i know whats your saying, but when i build my bikes or whatever i like the feeling of accomplishment after its done. being able to say, wow i did that.. ya know?

 

Definitely spend the cash and make it better

 

With minis I mean!!



I've been building SuMo 1 over then last few years. The combination of domestic, JDM and one off custom parts, has slowly transformed it into quite a cool little street bike.



However, the project and the bike in general seem to have lost all it's flavor. It's fun, I assure you, but the time, effort and money seem to be getting a bit much for something I barely use. I ride my full sized SM nearly all the time and have only taken SuMo 1 out twice so far this year.



The only way to bring this bike to where I see it going is to sink two or three grand into it. And, bascally, I'm not willing to do that or can I justify it.



Besides... Having a "one of a kind" bike only goes so far if you have no one local to ride with and share your addiction...



What do you think I should do?

Hold onto it and you'll come around in the future. Sell it now and you won't ever build another one.



Additionally, know when to stop building and when to just enjoy what you have. Something that I see is lost on a number of people who continually need to upgrade.



Next thing you know, you have a garage full of bikes. Last time I checked, you can only ride one at a time.



Dan

 

Hold onto it and you'll come around in the future. Sell it now and you won't ever build another one.



Additionally, know when to stop building and when to just enjoy what you have. Something that I see is lost on a number of people who continually need to upgrade.



Next thing you know, you have a garage full of bikes. Last time I checked, you can only ride one at a time.



Dan

thats true

 

Besides... Having a "one of a kind" bike only goes so far if you have no one local to ride with and share your addiction...



What do you think I should do?

keep it. you've put enough time and effort into it.



i agree that it would be a whole lot more fun with local enthusiast.

shw911, eddienewyork and i spent the whole day putting together sam's 117 motor. it was a long day but good time and ended up being very informative.

even though they live 2 hours away.

 

know when to stop building and when to just enjoy what you have. Something that I see is lost on a number of people who continually need to upgrade.

i quit upgrading my z because i knew i would never enjoy riding it again as it was too small to be comfortable

 

With minis I mean!!



I've been building SuMo 1 over then last few years. The combination of domestic, JDM and one off custom parts, has slowly transformed it into quite a cool little street bike.



However, the project and the bike in general seem to have lost all it's flavor. It's fun, I assure you, but the time, effort and money seem to be getting a bit much for something I barely use. I ride my full sized SM nearly all the time and have only taken SuMo 1 out twice so far this year.



The only way to bring this bike to where I see it going is to sink two or three grand into it. And, bascally, I'm not willing to do that or can I justify it.



Besides... Having a "one of a kind" bike only goes so far if you have no one local to ride with and share your addiction...



What do you think I should do?

you should recruit riders (friends)and get them hooked that way you shoot the **** together

 

make ur buddys buy bikes! haha

 

Thanks for the feedback!! For the time being, I've decided to hold on to the bike and just ride it, for a while anyway, and see how it goes. HOWEVER.. "IF" it comes to parting ways with SuMo 1, keep a watchful eye on the classifieds!! There's some trick stuff that may be posted...



BTW... As this would probbly need to go first... How much do you think a street titled Billetware frame would be worth... Kinda cool, eh? :lol:

 

Time, energy, hard earned money, and countless invested hours away from friends and family.........PRICELESS!!!! We do it because we live, love, think, and believe in minis.

 

live for today and enjoy wut u have. its not hurting u so y get rid of it. u never know, maybe a year down the road u might make a new friend who is a hard core rider and ull want to ride it again and get back into it but if u sell it ull regret it.



Up to u man.

 

I got the bike tuned and running TOP NOTCH. I've taken her out for more than a few cruises. Bombed the neighborhood as much as I could with the weather being the deciding factor....



And ya know guys... I think I'm done...



The love is gone... The fun is gone... And I see no reason for the bike to just sit and collect dust until I "come around". Which in reality, I don't see happening. Many have said, if I sell it off, I won't build another one. And after thinking long and hard on that... It's probably true. And it doesn't bother me all that much. That right there is the biggest indicator.



It appears that a compete "part out" may be in order.



I'm headed to the shop right now to just sit and gaze at the bike and see it I can come to a FINAL conclusion. But it's doesn't look very promising...

 

I'm headed to the shop right now to just sit and gaze at the bike and see it I can come to a FINAL conclusion. But it's doesn't look very promising...

You will make the right choice.

 

get a 110

 

I think your making a big mistake,lol.weve all go through this.Park and cover it for a while and youll change your mind and learn to enjoy it again.jmho

 

I think everybody goes through this stage with their bike. It's just part of it.



Me personally, I enjoy the build more than I enjoy the ride. Making something come to life that never existed is worth every dime that I poured into the build. And I will spend some good ride time sessions on it, and then sell it or part it out, and let the next person make something else come to life. And just have an ongoing cycle. There comes a point when you literally can't do anything else to the bike besides make the motor bigger, or try different combinations. And that's when the "part out" comes to mind. I think I'm on the right drift here with your situation.



Think about it, and make a decision. But I will say, you have to be looking at it to make the decision. It's really easy to make a decision behind a keyboard, but when your looking at the beast, it makes you really think it through.



Good luck man, hope you decide to stay into minis regardless.

 

I think everybody goes through this stage with their bike. It's just part of it.



Me personally, I enjoy the build more than I enjoy the ride. Making something come to life that never existed is worth every dime that I poured into the build. And I will spend some good ride time sessions on it, and then sell it or part it out, and let the next person make something else come to life. And just have an ongoing cycle. There comes a point when you literally can't do anything else to the bike besides make the motor bigger, or try different combinations. And that's when the "part out" comes to mind. I think I'm on the right drift here with your situation.



Think about it, and make a decision. But I will say, you have to be looking at it to make the decision. It's really easy to make a decision behind a keyboard, but when your looking at the beast, it makes you really think it through.



Good luck man, hope you decide to stay into minis regardless.

well for me Im a RIDER but the passion just came with it. I like to tinker but LOVE to ride... but minis por vida!

 

Thanks for all the advice guys! It really gave me a ton to think about.



After very, very long contemplation of the bike's destiny... Unless I get struck by lightning or win the lottery... The parting out of SuMo 1 will begin shortly. As I'm VERY busy with work right now, I'm not sure when the components will start to hit the CRF50 classifieds. We'll just have to see how ambitious I am with taking her apart.



Thanks again guys!!! However... I have reached the end of the road...

 

Well when he parts it, be ready with the cash. I bought the majority of his first SUMO part out bike and everything I got was in PRISTINE condition. You wont find a better seller. Dan's the man.



Sucks to hear you're getting outta minis Dan.

 

Thanks for all the advice guys! It really gave me a ton to think about.



After very, very long contemplation of the bike's destiny... Unless I get struck by lightning or win the lottery... The parting out of SuMo 1 will begin shortly. As I'm VERY busy with work right now, I'm not sure when the components will start to hit the CRF50 classifieds. We'll just have to see how ambitious I am with taking her apart.



Thanks again guys!!! However... I have reached the end of the road...

Dan,



You are a big gun toting vagina for parting out your bike.

 

thats not appropriate, dan

 

Dan,



You are a big gun toting vagina for parting out your bike.

I agree.



It's been close to 2 years since I really had "the sickness" that is minibikes. I had my bad accident on my CBR and have been slow to get back in.



I attempted to half-heartedly sell a few parts that I knew i wouldn't use, but it was too much effort and I thought that one day I'll get back in and curse myself for selling all my parts for cheap and then having to re-buy them on the not-so-cheap.



So, here we are today...this past weekend I got all 5 of my minibikes out of the garage and tuned/running.



I looked over all my parts.



Then, I made a list of what i'm going to build (other than some little bits, i have parts to build 3 or 4 more bikes, at least) and what i'm going to sell.



The sickness is back, with a vengeance..... I suggest you wait

 

let's see some pics of the bike before you part it out dan.

 

Well when he parts it, be ready with the cash. I bought the majority of his first SUMO part out bike and everything I got was in PRISTINE condition. You wont find a better seller. Dan's the man.



Sucks to hear you're getting outta minis Dan.

Thanks for the kudos!! And I'm very glad you enjoyed all the parts!! These parts will be no different. In fact, some of these we just put on this winter and have olny seen a very brief time on the road. Dang near new, as they say... Some domestic, some JDM. Some spendy, some not. But all will be minty fresh!!



At 46, I guess minis are just "not my bag" anymore... In the beginning, that candle, burning from both ends, burned twice as bright, however not nearly as long as my love for big bikes. Which is most likely where the proceeds from this sale will go. I may even try to get my drag bike plated!! :lol: Who knows...



I think what solidified my decision was my last trip "up town" on the bike. As I road home from the local beer store (YES, Still sober!! ) I saw myself riding by in a row of windows at a local cabinet shop. Not only was I cramped for space, and very uncomfortable, I looked like a trained bear with a back pack on! :lol: I don't really give a rip what others think of me, but when you look at yourself and think YOU look silly??!! Well, that's a different story.

 

Dan,



You are a big gun toting vagina for parting out your bike.

lol: Opinions MAY vary... More on this later...