John Ranalletta Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 If all goes according to plan, I'll be fetching a new-to-me '15 GS. Now comes the more difficult decision: keep or sell the '02. I sold an 1150GS once before and regretted it ever since. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Already kitted out with some great accessories, nice! Keep the other bike till you're sure, would be my two pennies. Pat Link to comment
Bud Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Woo Hoo! Great ride. Congrats! Link to comment
KTM Doug Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I have not ridden my WC new GS much so far. But me thinks this bike might make you forget the old ones. Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks. Hope so. Can't wait. Don't have a driver; so, it'll come home (250 miles) on the trailer. It's been an interesting month of parsing CL, Advrider and other sites. Once I landed on the '15 model, I could narrow it down based on mileage, accessories, etc. Some CL sellers are brain dead. A couple of finalists got sold while I debated which uncomplicated the decision somewhat. One CL seller wouldn't answer my text questions. I never tried to beat anyone down or play one against another. There's what appears to be a really nice specimen near NYC but the seller's price when compared to the one I bought was just too high considering a model year's difference and the farkles. Link to comment
Limecreek Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 You are going to love that motor. Link to comment
Rougarou Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Now comes the more difficult decision: keep or sell the '02. I sold an 1150GS once before and regretted it ever since. I see no issues in keeping a backup Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Now comes the more difficult decision: keep or sell the '02. I sold an 1150GS once before and regretted it ever since. I see no issues in keeping a backup I'll have my wife call you. Actually, it's more of a real estate problem. I'm out of space unless I park the zero turn lawnmower outside under a tarp. I've already got the go and drifter carts under a tarp and two moto trailers in the parking space. The place is starting to look like Sandford & Son Salvage. The current GS lives on its Handy lift in the shop; so, it has to move out. I have been thinking about taking a couple of off-road schools and the old GS would work, especially, not worrying about dumping it. Edited October 13, 2017 by John Ranalletta Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 from my neighborhood? if so, swing by before you jet out of town. Link to comment
Chris K Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 John, Congratulations on the new bike. It will be hard not to picture you and Ruth on the 1150. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Now comes the more difficult decision: keep or sell the '02. I sold an 1150GS once before and regretted it ever since. I see no issues in keeping a backup I'll have my wife call you. Actually, it's more of a real estate problem. I'm out of space unless I park the zero turn lawnmower outside under a tarp. I've already got the go and drifter carts under a tarp and two moto trailers in the parking space. The place is starting to look like Sandford & Son Salvage. The current GS lives on its Handy lift in the shop; so, it has to move out. I have been thinking about taking a couple of off-road schools and the old GS would work, especially, not worrying about dumping it. John, I see another purchase in the near future. Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Chris...thanks. You'll remember our dinner conversation about your experience with the GS. Shawn...I've thought about it, but there is a building restriction re: how much of one's lot can be developed (not left green). I'm looking for acreage though. Ruth says as soon as I buy it, build a house and furnish it, she'll move in. Says she's remodeled her last house. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Shawn...I've thought about it, but there is a building restriction re: how much of one's lot can be developed (not left green). Paint it green? Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Shawn...I've thought about it, but there is a building restriction re: how much of one's lot can be developed (not left green). Paint it green? I got a building permit for a workshop a few years ago and never built it $$$$$. When talking with the code enforcement person, she brought up an aerial photo of my property. Sure wasn't Google maps 'cause she could count the boards on my deck. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 That's not all that uncommon. Discovering unpermitted features leads to new tax revenue. Link to comment
Rougarou Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Now comes the more difficult decision: keep or sell the '02. I sold an 1150GS once before and regretted it ever since. I see no issues in keeping a backup I'll have my wife call you. . Ya really don't want her to do that she might not like what she hears. Shawn...I've thought about it, but there is a building restriction re: how much of one's lot can be developed (not left green). Aaahhh, never shall I live again where I can't do on my purchased property what I'd like to do. Unrestricted is the way to go. I got a building permit for a workshop a few years ago and never built it $$$$$. When talking with the code enforcement person, she brought up an aerial photo of my property. Sure wasn't Google maps 'cause she could count the boards on my deck. Build anyway, take a chance. I'm a code dodger Bigger decks added, room additions, additional storage building all without permits or inspections. So far, never charged, and it's several years in the making. Of course, I have plenty of storage space, so, if you'd like to store it and have someone occasionally give it a run, I'm the guy Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 [ Build anyway, take a chance. I'm a code dodger Bigger decks added, room additions, additional storage building all without permits or inspections. So far, never charged, and it's several years in the making. When I lived in Riverside, CA the county would do aerial surveys every 5 years, and grandfather in anything new. Kitsap County, WA, where we are now living is the complete opposite. The county roams around looking for changes. I've a neighbor who calls code enforcement every time I hire somebody to remove dead trees. (We live in a rain forest kind of place). Link to comment
steve.foote Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Nice, John, you're going to love it. We'll see it at S.T.A.R.T? Link to comment
Bud Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Shawn...I've thought about it, but there is a building restriction re: how much of one's lot can be developed (not left green). Paint it green? I got a building permit for a workshop a few years ago and never built it $$$$$. When talking with the code enforcement person, she brought up an aerial photo of my property. Sure wasn't Google maps 'cause she could count the boards on my deck. Perhaps the code enforcement dept owns a drone????? Big Brother is watching us. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Shawn...I've thought about it, but there is a building restriction re: how much of one's lot can be developed (not left green). Paint it green? I got a building permit for a workshop a few years ago and never built it $$$$$. When talking with the code enforcement person, she brought up an aerial photo of my property. Sure wasn't Google maps 'cause she could count the boards on my deck. Perhaps the code enforcement dept owns a drone????? Big Brother is watching us. "One Nation, Under Surveillance . . ." John - Congrats on the new wheels. Reminds me, I'm still waiting for our first ride, Neighbor! Link to comment
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