Author Topic: Would she notice? (Read 8182 times)

Hush · « **on:** April 20, 2009, 04:56:03 AM »

My brother in law is rebuilding 2 Custom 650's and a Cop bike like mine but he has got the wanderlust and been offered a campervan so he's selling most of his stuff off.
I was checking out his 3 650's yesterday when he casually drops the bombshell that he has 6 CB350f's in a storage container as well!!!
Do ya think the missus would notice a wee 350 tucked away under a sheet right at the back of the shed if I didn't tell her?

my78k · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2009, 04:59:36 AM »

Dude, it is family!!! She can't give you a hard time for helping your family can she???

Dennis

Grumpol · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:01:21 AM »

Hey its only a 350, it wont eat much darlin!!!!

lordmoonpie · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:05:55 AM »

Take it apart quickly and hide the bits around the garage! My wife thinks I only have six bikes, she can't see the other 5 amongst the piles of parts (work in progress)

Hush · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:10:23 AM »

Lordmoompie I love it, hide it in full view!

I'll see what he has, something that don't need too much work would be nice for a change.

my78k · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:20:15 AM »

Let's see....30+ year old bike in a storage container? And you want one that doesn't need much work??? Good luck with that

Dennis

jamesb · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:24:01 AM »

my girl didn't know i had a bike for about 5 months until she heard me revving it up when it was completely redone. then the fireworks went off

Hush · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:28:57 AM »

Yeah though I'd get a smile or two from that comment.

Inkscars · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:52:43 AM »

I'm going to be lighthearted about this as my bike ended my last relationship. (with a little help from my late nights and low tolerance for boss hoss)
Just tell her, "It's a baby bike, it needs someone to take it in. To love it, and feed it, and when it grows up to be big and strong, we can RIDE IT!"
Here's how my bike acquiring skills are;
Him: Where are you going?
Me: To look at a bike.
Him: Why do you need a bicycle?
Me: Uh, No a motor-cycle.
Him: What the f*ck are you buying a bike for?
Me: .........To Ride?
Him: What're you a dyke now? You're not keeping in MY f&cking garage.
Me: Fine, I'll keep it somewhere else, but I don't wanna hear you crying about me being gone all the time, while I'm working on it.
Him: Just don't waste your money, don't get it.
Me: Piss off. Bikes before hos.

Then again, this is probably the reason I'll never EVER be proposed to.

Oh well, my bike loves me.
Hush, just send that nasty ol' 350f over here. I'll give her a good home.

Gordon · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:18:21 AM »

Quote from: Inkscars on April 20, 2009, 05:52:43 AM

Then again, this is probably the reason I'll never EVER be proposed to.
Oh well, my bike loves me.
Hush, just send that nasty ol' 350f over here. I'll give her a good home.

Don't worry. There are actually guys out there with at least half a brain and who aren't control freaks. In fact, I'm doing my best to raise one right now. If you can wait another 17 years I'll send him your way!

Inkscars · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:24:49 AM »

I am actually very flattered.
17 years? That's a looooong string of abstinance.

Havoc has offered to take me in. Out of the kindness of his heart I'm sure.

my78k · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:02:36 AM »

Wow a straight chick who is in to riding and wrenching?!?!? Yeah I can see why he'd want to chase you away

Dennis

PS maybe he was sick of you beating him at video games too

medic09 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:08:31 AM »

Hush, just send one my way. i'll find room for them. And my wife is genuinely into learning about bikes and turning a wrench (though her project isn't going anywhere...). We'll just say the little 350F is for her.

Inkscars · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:13:49 AM »

Come to think of it, I did beat him at video games.
And pinstriping
and softball
and at life.
It coulda never worked. At least he's stuck with the house payment and not me. Dodged a bullet there.
So about these 350s, I'll swim over there and grab one. REALLY.

gerhed · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:27:34 AM »

Easier to add old bikes during the winter.
They can be layered and covered with tarps.
In the Spring she notices something new and blue.
"What !--oh--That old thing's been here quite a while"

Hush · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:11:22 AM »

Well there's 5 offers to take in orphan 350's so that leaves me with the last one.

mrblasty · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:04:05 AM »

When ever I come home with something that gets her attention I just say I traded for it. So far it has worked out.

JS550 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2009, 04:23:18 AM »

Its easier to ask for forgivness then beg for permission! Get two of em!

super pasty white guy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2009, 04:37:50 AM »

The key is to accumulate enough of them that they become "those bikes". When that happens, one more won't be noticed...

And if you weren't so close to being exactly on the other side of the world...
http://www.antipodemap.com/ (kinda fun, in a 5 minutes sort of way)

spwg

GammaFlat · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2009, 06:51:12 AM »

About two weeks ago, my wife said, "how many bikes do you have?". It reminds me of when a German friend was staying with me for a while and he said, "how many TVs do you have?". To him, I smiled and said I don't know. To my wife, I didn't smile and said, "a couple".

I was surprised myself to realize that I didn't know. I ~~don't think~~ hope she didn't recognize my state of puzzlement. She quickly followed up with, "what are you going to do with them all?". I said, "ride 'em".

As I sit here and think about it, that's probably not true. I have two brothers who will each end up with one.... at least that's what I'm telling myself. Adding 6 at a time is quite a trick though. Maybe just a couple of them would be good? What does "a couple" mean?

Inkscars · « **Reply #20 on:** April 21, 2009, 06:56:27 AM »

I wish I had the room to hoard like that. I ran across a 650 in pretty nice condition on craigslist today for dirt cheap, no title though. Anyone want it? lol
Gamma, your rat is about the cutest thing ever.
Hush, let us know if you're really gonna get one, cause I am getting quite accustomed to that jealous feeling. The little green monster is starting to settle in.

heffay · « **Reply #21 on:** April 21, 2009, 07:10:56 AM »

hush... tell her she gets to be the test pilot since the bike is soooo small.
just include her in the project.
she might see right through you... but its worth a shot.

p.s. probably a good idea if she doesn't see this thread!

Don R · « **Reply #22 on:** April 21, 2009, 09:06:40 AM »

As long as it fits in the garage,

NPHLYT · « **Reply #23 on:** April 21, 2009, 09:32:48 AM »

A few months ago my wife walks into the house from the garage and asks..
Her: Did you buy another motorcycle jacket?
Me: (confused) No, what do you mean?
H: There is a blue jacket hanging next to your yellow one
M: So you count apparel, but not motorcycles?
H: (shocked) You bought another motorcycle?
M: No, that is my brother's, I am babysitting while he is in Georgia for 4 months
H: Did he leave you the key
M: Do you think I would let him store a 2007 GSXR 750 in my toy box and not leave the key for me to move it around and start it once in a while?

He gets back in a few months, I hope he does not remember what the mileage was when he left it.

Inigo Montoya · « **Reply #24 on:** April 21, 2009, 09:51:35 AM »

Just tell him it is bad for bikes to sit and that running it for him really was a favor!

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