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Title: Long time ownership
Post by: GSXKING on Friday, 05 January 2024, 07:19 PM
I had a bit of an epiphany today.
Pondering life and thinking to myself I've owned my GSX since October 2001. So just over 1/3 of my 63 revolutions of the Sun. Almost 1/2 of my road riding years. I've had some awesome adventures in that time and those memories are still fresh in my mind so no dementia luckily 🤞.
I've owned quite a few other bikes in that time as well. None of them have I regretted moving on.
I live in hope I'll still be riding into my 80's. I'm inspired by the Ulysses members I've met through the years, most of whom have enjoyed riding as much as me.
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: Hooli on Friday, 05 January 2024, 08:48 PM
I've owned mine less time than yours, but for more of my riding career.

Passed my test Jan '07, got my 14 in Oct '07. I can't see it ever going anywhere so I'll have it till I can't ride it anymore. Still works out around a 1/3rd of my life though so we've got that in common.
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: Tally on Friday, 05 January 2024, 11:17 PM
I've owned mine since march 2008 and I doubt anyone else will ever own it,she's my baby. :riding:
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: Andre on Friday, 05 January 2024, 11:26 PM
I have same hopes as you. Bought one early 2002. Sold it and regretted it ever since. Starting my 8th year with the 2nd soon. She is a keeper  :worshippy:
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: Boa on Saturday, 06 January 2024, 08:48 AM
I've owned mine since July 2007 and i can't imagine ever selling it.
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: grog on Saturday, 06 January 2024, 05:22 PM
Mines a keeper. 12 yrs of good. 2nd longest ive owned, had Darmah for 15, totally diff bikes but equally as good in my mind.
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: Mick_J on Saturday, 06 January 2024, 07:57 PM
bought Mine in 2008, since then I have bought four bikes, two have stayed two haven't.
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Saturday, 06 January 2024, 10:46 PM
Definitely a keeper  had my K3 for about 8 years now, will not be selling any time soon. Would love to add a TLR1000 and a 'Busa to the big bore suzuki collection
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: BbigMmac on Sunday, 07 January 2024, 10:33 PM
Own mine since 2010 and before that had a B12 .Can't imagine selling this one as long as I can still ride it.
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 11 January 2024, 11:06 AM
Quote from: Eric GSX1400K3 on Saturday, 06 January  2024, 10:46 PMDefinitely a keeper  had my K3 for about 8 years now, will not be selling any time soon. Would love to add a TLR1000 and a 'Busa to the big bore suzuki collection

Oh yes.

For me:
Definitely a keeper had my K7 for about 12 years now, will not be selling any time soon. Would love to add a TL1000R and a (Gen 2) 'Busa to the big bore suzuki collection.
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: Irish in Oz on Thursday, 11 January 2024, 05:24 PM
Have mine 15 years now, then bought another one, don't know if I keep them as I said that about the 1100S Katana and its gone.
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: Globalrider on Saturday, 13 January 2024, 03:30 AM
Bought my first K3 in 06 - still have it - sold the other K3 - have no intention of selling this on soon!
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: Boa on Saturday, 13 January 2024, 11:21 AM
Quote from: Globalrider on Saturday, 13 January  2024, 03:30 AMBought my first K3 in 06 - still have it - sold the other K3 - have no intention of selling this on soon!
did you get to any MCRs GR?
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: KiwiCol on Saturday, 13 January 2024, 03:20 PM
Quote from: Boa on Saturday, 13 January  2024, 11:21 AM
Quote from: Globalrider on Saturday, 13 January  2024, 03:30 AMBought my first K3 in 06 - still have it - sold the other K3 - have no intention of selling this on soon!
did you get to any MCRs GR?


Yep, he did.  There's a pic (on here somewhere) of a heap of guys off the old org, Barmy is in it & so is Stan.  (I recall Dave said it was a long time ago because he still had hair in that pic  :happy1: )
Title: Re: Long time ownership
Post by: Globalrider on Sunday, 14 January 2024, 09:05 AM
Its here!

https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=5117.0

Cheers!