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Hey,
I want to say, that I have lurked these forums and other motorcycle forums for a LONG time. Finally, after tons of research and what not, I plan on getting a Ninja 300r in White! I was planning on getting the 250r for a long time, luckily they increased the cc's about the perfect time.
Quick background: I am 18 living in Southern California and will be turning 19 soon, I can not wait to learn to ride (have dirt biked, and been on ATV's).
I need your guys advice/opinions though...
First, let me lay out some "prerequisite background information"?
1) In more of our modern day world, it is extremely difficult for someone in my generation to afford to buy a house sooner in life off of a one person income. It's pretty much a necessity for a two person income in order to get a house anymore and sustain the house let alone a decent life.
1a)So with that in mind, how can someone get ahead in life early on? The basics are to get a job, save money, and don't spend frivolously. Other then that what else.... I for one believe in investing into the stock market as a way of getting ahead early in this life I live.
1b) If I follow the basics (get a job, save and spend smart) then I will get marginally ahead, although I need something more then this. In our generation more and more kids are staying at home until they can move out around ages 24+, because of several reasons due to the economy and what not. (I have a job and spend smart.)
Now getting into my dilemma...
2) I have a passion which I have held for 10 years or so regarding owning and riding a motorcycle. I have justified this, even after weighing A LOT of the negatives and positives (over several years), yet I have come to the conclusion for my own benefit this would be more of a positive. Reasons which are for my own mental, physical, and economical benefits.
2a) Now I have a plan in which I possibly could sell the car I am currently driving and buy a motorcycle, and use the EXTRA money to invest into the stock market. I already have some decent amount of funds in the stock market and by putting more into it, this has a potential to increase my dividends and returns per year. So when I finally do need a house of my own, I will be able to provide and be better off for myself and my own future.
The Dilemma...
3) I have talked this over with my 'parental units' who I live with, and the moment I say the word motorcycle, I get an instant "wall up, no no no no no this this this this bad bad bad you will die." End of story. I have tried talking this over and reason that it can be safe with the proper use of wearing motorcycle gear, and following the rules of the road, as well as taking a MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course). I have listed many benefits and have even acknowledged the negatives for the sake of argument. As well as express my rebuttal on what I will do to ensure I am proactive and practice safe tactics every time I ride. Also explicitly state that the examples they use, are of people who act stupidly and wear no protection and have no regard for other people on the road.
3a) This has led to the ultimate doctrine in which, If I live under their house, I will never own a motorcycle. If I do, I can no longer live there, ultimately kicking me out of the house, which is ridiculous. For example: I brought up this conversation; I said, "What are some things that would cause you to kick someone out of a house?". The reply was, "If someone was doing drugs, or stole stuff/involved in criminal activity, alcohol abuse...etc." I then said, "So, basically more extreme things would be a reason to boot someone from the house." I then followed up with, "Well if I get a motorcycle then you will kick me out?" They said, "Yes". Then I was like well if I get a motorcycle basically your telling me that it's so extreme it's as if I was doing drugs or something and then they said no. But I would still get kicked out, over something that I feel should be talked about and shown some sort of support or tolerance for. Ridiculous in my view. If I do move out, I also get cut off from healthcare, and other expenses that I was not paying for personally.
3b) So, If I do move out I will be able to be independent and have my own choices to make. Yet, because of this economic situation in which we live in there is NO way I can support myself without some sort of roommate(s) and or support.
3c) I understand that there is this thing we like to call, "Their house their rules". Does that justify that someone can express there doctrine or rules so dogmatic over someone else who is more or less in a "FIXED" situation. It's as if external and internal forces are restraining my options in which its very oppressing. Where is the tolerance and or at least "trial or attempt to WORK with the situation."
Regarding the sport bike...
4) I do not plan to be crazy, rebellious, stupid, and or unsafe while riding. I accept and understand all risk and liabilities that are associated to my passion. I am not going to get a large displacement bike that potentially would increase my risk EXPONENTIALLY. I will wear gear, take safety courses, and learn to ride on a small displacement bike that will not be to much for my skill level.
Regardless I will eventually get a sport bike.
Advice, comments, feedback???
P.S: Sorry for the long read!
I want to say, that I have lurked these forums and other motorcycle forums for a LONG time. Finally, after tons of research and what not, I plan on getting a Ninja 300r in White! I was planning on getting the 250r for a long time, luckily they increased the cc's about the perfect time.
Quick background: I am 18 living in Southern California and will be turning 19 soon, I can not wait to learn to ride (have dirt biked, and been on ATV's).
I need your guys advice/opinions though...
First, let me lay out some "prerequisite background information"?
1) In more of our modern day world, it is extremely difficult for someone in my generation to afford to buy a house sooner in life off of a one person income. It's pretty much a necessity for a two person income in order to get a house anymore and sustain the house let alone a decent life.
1a)So with that in mind, how can someone get ahead in life early on? The basics are to get a job, save money, and don't spend frivolously. Other then that what else.... I for one believe in investing into the stock market as a way of getting ahead early in this life I live.
1b) If I follow the basics (get a job, save and spend smart) then I will get marginally ahead, although I need something more then this. In our generation more and more kids are staying at home until they can move out around ages 24+, because of several reasons due to the economy and what not. (I have a job and spend smart.)
Now getting into my dilemma...
2) I have a passion which I have held for 10 years or so regarding owning and riding a motorcycle. I have justified this, even after weighing A LOT of the negatives and positives (over several years), yet I have come to the conclusion for my own benefit this would be more of a positive. Reasons which are for my own mental, physical, and economical benefits.
2a) Now I have a plan in which I possibly could sell the car I am currently driving and buy a motorcycle, and use the EXTRA money to invest into the stock market. I already have some decent amount of funds in the stock market and by putting more into it, this has a potential to increase my dividends and returns per year. So when I finally do need a house of my own, I will be able to provide and be better off for myself and my own future.
The Dilemma...
3) I have talked this over with my 'parental units' who I live with, and the moment I say the word motorcycle, I get an instant "wall up, no no no no no this this this this bad bad bad you will die." End of story. I have tried talking this over and reason that it can be safe with the proper use of wearing motorcycle gear, and following the rules of the road, as well as taking a MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course). I have listed many benefits and have even acknowledged the negatives for the sake of argument. As well as express my rebuttal on what I will do to ensure I am proactive and practice safe tactics every time I ride. Also explicitly state that the examples they use, are of people who act stupidly and wear no protection and have no regard for other people on the road.
3a) This has led to the ultimate doctrine in which, If I live under their house, I will never own a motorcycle. If I do, I can no longer live there, ultimately kicking me out of the house, which is ridiculous. For example: I brought up this conversation; I said, "What are some things that would cause you to kick someone out of a house?". The reply was, "If someone was doing drugs, or stole stuff/involved in criminal activity, alcohol abuse...etc." I then said, "So, basically more extreme things would be a reason to boot someone from the house." I then followed up with, "Well if I get a motorcycle then you will kick me out?" They said, "Yes". Then I was like well if I get a motorcycle basically your telling me that it's so extreme it's as if I was doing drugs or something and then they said no. But I would still get kicked out, over something that I feel should be talked about and shown some sort of support or tolerance for. Ridiculous in my view. If I do move out, I also get cut off from healthcare, and other expenses that I was not paying for personally.
3b) So, If I do move out I will be able to be independent and have my own choices to make. Yet, because of this economic situation in which we live in there is NO way I can support myself without some sort of roommate(s) and or support.
3c) I understand that there is this thing we like to call, "Their house their rules". Does that justify that someone can express there doctrine or rules so dogmatic over someone else who is more or less in a "FIXED" situation. It's as if external and internal forces are restraining my options in which its very oppressing. Where is the tolerance and or at least "trial or attempt to WORK with the situation."
Regarding the sport bike...
4) I do not plan to be crazy, rebellious, stupid, and or unsafe while riding. I accept and understand all risk and liabilities that are associated to my passion. I am not going to get a large displacement bike that potentially would increase my risk EXPONENTIALLY. I will wear gear, take safety courses, and learn to ride on a small displacement bike that will not be to much for my skill level.
Regardless I will eventually get a sport bike.
Advice, comments, feedback???
P.S: Sorry for the long read!