True, your points are valid. On some level I think I actually struggle with finding pleasure in hobbies and life these days.

However generally speaking purchases should bring pleasure/happiness. Purchases that aren’t daily necessities… as I don’t get excited purchasing frozen vegetables 😆

Thank you so much!!

Appreciate the detailed reply! I agree with your points. I don’t buy frivolously. Did enough of that when I was younger.

Your point in keeping value. That’s always a good way to look at it. In my case if I did buy it and a year later I sold it, I will loose money overall. There are a lot of soft costs you won’t get back. But the motorcycle itself would still have decent value.

Thanks for this!!

I was like you, pretty bad about money in my younger years. Sadly, I think I went full 180 and now I’m hyper concerned about it.

Specific to this, I have the money and it wouldn’t impact me negatively (meaning the emergency fund would still be there).

The dealer was great no pressure. They currently have a great deal on one. I did take a step back and waited a few days. I’m still thinking about it though… maybe because it’s such a good deal.

I’ll work on not belly aching (that made me laugh) but I have found that as I get older… being an adult gets in the way of being happy or having fun, well, for me it does.

Thank you so much for the response and things to consider!!

Oh yeah, silly me, I completely forgot that part 🤣

This is great! Thank you for sharing!

Sadly, for me, it would just be pleasure riding. I was looking for ways to make it more valid but, I can’t find any.

Judge… no… help to educate… try to be better myself… yes.

Also, consider the part you’re saying “… many Internet forums…”.

The same forums filled with random people… some of which have nothing better to do than bitch and complain… act better than others just because… preach their perspective because it’s “right”.

Even Lemmy is not immune to “you’re a terrible person” syndrome.

This question is never going to be black and white, regarding how or where people spend their money responsibly. Especially given the difficulty of knowing where some products originate, or what they are tied to, not just where you buy them from.

Fair enough, I do realize not everyone can get something new. Was really just lowering the fear factor a little by noting the availability of the tech these days 🙂

Whatever you end up with, I hope you truly enjoy every minute riding!!

One thing to consider is the type of motorcycle you may buy and how new / old it is.

Safety is definitely a concern. Newer motorcycles can have some rider safety features. The one I was looking at… well drooling over actually… had ABS, traction control, slipper clutch, quick shifter (not exactly a safety feature per se).

So there are things to help make them safer, not to mention air bag jackets.

Just some additional perspective.

That’s one of the things I personally struggle with. How much will I use this new thing I just bought. Will I justify the money spent? If I don’t how much do I lose if I sell it, etc. etc.

Luckily for me, it’s just me, so no considerations aside from myself.

Thanks for the response!!!

This! Every time I see an article about retirement and how much you need to survive… it makes me pull out my spreadsheet and see where I am.

I still have a way to go also. Always worried about “will I have enough” and not worried about “am I having fun / am I happy” ☹️

First, want to say, sorry for your loss. It’s always tough losing a loved one.

It’s odd, rationally what you say is spot on! I just never seem to get past it… and live the mantra.

Your comment is very much appreciated! I think we should all think like this. Thank you so much!!

Right, great comment!! Luckily I don’t have a lot of “stuff”. Just what I need to survive. To the point where my house still echos a bit… and it’s a small house 🙂

I know to many people who have “stuff” and it triggers me when I see it all!!

Thank you for this!!

We could be twins reading this comment. Although I haven’t YOLO’ed buying one yet 🙂

I get it, and for me it’s not just the motorcycle it’s… waves hands around 😆

Thank you for the response and perspective!!

Thank you so much for responding. I like how you categorized things. Makes complete sense regarding how you justify purchases.

I will consider this with other purchases. I hope all is well and thank you so much for the response.

Got it, I’ll take another look. It may be the instance I am in that is having the issue. If I find you, I’ll definitely follow you!

Thank you again!

How much want is a good comment / thought. I wish I could quantify want, in the context of a purchase.

Although that would probably just make it worse 🙂

Thanks for this!! Not sure which side of the ADHD I am on right now.

You bring up a great point about the social aspects of hobbies. It would probably help a lot.

Now if I could just get past the social anxiety 😥 🙃

I feel like a dummy, I had no clue what “throuple” was… after looking it up, oooooh couple but for three people 🤦‍♂️

Got it, I can see how that would require a consensus of opinion!!

This is a really great approach! I’m a little stuck since I don’t already have one to ride.

Thanks for this! Something to keep in mind for the future!!

I like the TCO angle. I did some of that when thinking about a motorcycle. It’s not just the motorcycle itself. It’s not even just the taxes, tags, etc.

It’s locks, covers, spare parts, trailer (if it breaks down), crash guards, other riding gear, etc.

While it’s not fundamentally bad, a lot of folks may not consider the “all in” price.

Great point and thanks for the response!!