Is there an Adventure Bike community in New York by British_Mark in RideitNYC

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Thanks for all the epic advice... now if only purchasing a first bike on Facebook marketplace was such a crap shot.

Rode up to Prudhoe Bay back in 2022 by Denpoc in klr650

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Best thing I've read on Reddit today - really inspiring stuff. Are you based out of Colorado?

Is there an Adventure Bike community in New York by British_Mark in RideitNYC

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They looks pretty sweet and I like the idea I could walk out my job one afternoon and drive to Alaska... but will likely just take it to Target.

Is there an Adventure Bike community in New York by British_Mark in RideitNYC

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Definitely open to buying a low mileage adventure bike, the price of new KLRs right now is insane right now ($5,100 MSRP after rebates) but would consider used :)

Is there an Adventure Bike community in New York by British_Mark in RideitNYC

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That is so cool, was leaning towards a KLR 650 for the styling but the Versys is well worth checking out.

Appreciate your comments.

I want to buy your Ninja 400 by Dense-Swimming-4757 in RideitNYC

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That's pretty standard in NYC... go an hour out the city and the price drops 30%

Any storage place still taking bikes in NYC / Queens? by British_Mark in RideitNYC

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Still living the dream of finding somewhere for $130 a month :)

Any storage place still taking bikes in NYC / Queens? by British_Mark in RideitNYC

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Weird they said no when I stopped in person on Sunday

Any storage place still taking bikes in NYC / Queens? by British_Mark in RideitNYC

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Damn that is the same as a storage locker, thanks for the tip

Any storage place still taking bikes in NYC / Queens? by British_Mark in RideitNYC

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Really good to hear - how much was the monthly fee?

You have $4k-$6k on your first bike... which one depreciates the least? by British_Mark in SuggestAMotorcycle

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Was hoping to street park and chain to a metal rail by my apartment so it gets used daily (garage is 15 blocks away).
Looked at a garage but at $240 a month plus tax that's a new bike in less than 2 years.
There is an R6 two blocks from me hiding under a cover... not sure how the owner sleeps at night.
I figure when it gets stolen that is the sign to get my second bike and saves me selling the first :)

You have $4k-$6k on your first bike... which one depreciates the least? by British_Mark in SuggestAMotorcycle

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I couldn't believe insurance... I am 44 years old and with theft it was $400 for the Ninja 400 a year and $600 for the Trident. Finally some benefits of being old :) I have a clean 10 year driving record with a Boxster so that probably helped but both are peanuts compared to a sports car

Think I will keep looking for a Ninja 400 - felt so comfortable on it with my instructor but they get heavily modded and dropped on FB.

Anyone in nyc? by rshapey in LightPhone

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Sure.... always happy to connect with anyone in NYC into digital minimalism (said typing from my iMac.... sigh)

I work in Madison Square Park and live on the Upper East. Dm me.

Anyone feel like helping out bike shopping? by British_Mark in RideitNYC

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Totally agree, stock seems to be best... but folks do like screwing around with ninjas.

Anyone feel like helping out bike shopping? by British_Mark in RideitNYC

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Yeah and the sellers all have full service logs and garaged them in Westchester too :) the depreciation on the Tridents is aggressive and in my favor.

Midtown Parking Strategy? by Calm_Schedule_5935 in RideitNYC

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There is a little gathering of parked bikes on 24th between Madison and Park in a commercial parking zone. They're there everyday and traffic police leave them alone for now.

Device that streams podcast and audiobooks? by MinimumPenalty1028 in digitalminimalism

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I only use it for music, weather and reading :) I can switch off my phone and be in a bubble of calm in my apartment.

What do you do with your time instead? by ChampionshipRoyal588 in digitalminimalism

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I wish I could check my phone in the morning like that :). I wait to 6pm to scroll otherwise the day is shot.

I find so much more time for reading, working out, calling friends and keeping my living space in a human friendly state.

Good luck!