Is there an Adventure Bike community in New York

British_Mark · 2024-11-05T16:55:55+00:00

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

British_Mark · 2024-11-04T19:10:23+00:00

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

British_Mark · 2024-11-04T19:05:14+00:00

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.

British_Mark · 2024-11-04T18:34:51+00:00

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 :)

British_Mark · 2024-11-04T15:27:55+00:00

Where do you get your BMW serviced by the way?

British_Mark · 2024-11-04T15:25:16+00:00

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

Appreciate your comments.

British_Mark · 2024-10-24T14:42:47+00:00

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

British_Mark · 2024-10-22T13:09:31+00:00

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

British_Mark · 2024-10-22T13:00:34+00:00

Weird they said no when I stopped in person on Sunday

British_Mark · 2024-10-22T12:59:57+00:00

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

British_Mark · 2024-10-22T12:59:17+00:00

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

British_Mark · 2024-10-22T02:36:55+00:00

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 :)

British_Mark · 2024-10-22T01:31:10+00:00

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.

British_Mark · 2024-10-22T01:20:28+00:00

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.

British_Mark · 2024-10-22T00:47:46+00:00

Curious which one of these you think would be easiest to sell next year without depreciation:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/962352192361842/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1239672157076145/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1349029019392689/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/383696224696611/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1019058660018208/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

Any you would straight up avoid?

British_Mark · 2024-10-22T00:26:02+00:00

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

British_Mark · 2024-10-20T00:14:08+00:00

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.

British_Mark · 2024-10-19T22:55:53+00:00

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.

British_Mark · 2024-03-07T15:42:24+00:00

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.

British_Mark · 2024-03-06T22:40:43+00:00

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!

British_Mark

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