In regards to the twin-flex part out.

[chitown]

Its not about collections. its about a single thing being torn apart, its like saying I get a hack saw out and cut a silver dollar into 6 pieces. another thing is its an original not a rust bucket or a restored bike. it still is unmolested and untouched.

Nick.

I like dolphins. I like dolphins that are kept in their natural habitat.

Japanese like dolphins too. Though they prefer them parted out.

The world is a cold hard place. Welcome to it's many wondrous mysteries.

 

[Freqman1]

Since I'm the one that lit the match this morning I guess I need to explain myself a bit. It is obvious that there are two camps on the site; those that want to see original bikes preserved and those that will do what it takes to make a dollar. Personally I like to see original bikes kept together. I am not against capitalism but what kinda erks me is the 'hostage' approach taken. It goes like this; list a bike for some absurd price and when it doesn't sell threaten to part it until someone "pays the ransom" to rescue the bike. BTW I'm not the guy looking for $75 Phantoms. When I see a quality bike come up that is priced right and I want it I don't quibble--I send a check! The bottom line is if you are the owner you can do as you please. I can also post my opinion because after all this is America! Does that make me right--no! Does it let you know how I feel--yes! There I'm done--now who has a girls Luxury Liner they want to cut loose so I can get back to collecting! V/r Shawn

 

[vincev]

This hobby has three obvious interest groups: the preservationist, the collector, and the businessmen. Each facet is an interwoven tapestry of personal interest and objectives...one can not survive without the other!

well said Fordsnake

 

[bobcycles]

part ow

I just can't say enough great things about the FXO fellow.

I really just can't


really a one in a million type of collector

truley a unique individual

 

[bikewhorder]

I'm against capitalism even though I participate in it everyday. I also hate to see beautiful original bikes get parted out, but I made what I felt was a strong offer for that bike's tank. I guess I'm really just a hypocrite. It's nice to see so many people taking the moral high road on this issue, I just wish more people could get so worked up about trying to stop the earth we live on from being "parted out" right in our own back yard. Its always amazing to me how some people can get so emotional over a bike, but stories of hydraulic fracturing or mountain top removal can be easily shrugged off. Its the same greed driven crime, only worse on an almost incomprehensible scale. Sorry its a bike site I know, I'll shut up now.

 

[Djshakes]

I'm against capitalism even though I participate in it everyday. I also hate to see beautiful original bikes get parted out, but I made what I felt was a strong offer for that bike's tank. I guess I'm really just a hypocrite. It's nice to see so many people taking the moral high road on this issue, I just wish more people could get so worked up about trying to stop the earth we live on from being "parted out" right in our own back yard. Its always amazing to me how some people can get so emotional over a bike, but stories of hydraulic fracturing or mountain top removal can be easily shrugged off. Its the same greed driven crime, only worse on an almost incomprehensible scale. Sorry its a bike site I know, I'll shut up now.

Well, too bad we aren't fortunate enough to live in the gray bleak dystopia that is socialism or whatever other form you prefer. You wouldn't even have bikes to collect if that were the case. The very bikes you collect and love are a direct reflection of the pinnacle of ingenuity and production only prevalent in a free market capitalistic system where man is able to think and apply his thoughts with limited restrictions. You conveniently forgot to mention political greed, which is the worst of all and is usually the demise of every nation.

 

[pelletman]

I'm against capitalism even though I participate in it everyday. I also hate to see beautiful original bikes get parted out, but I made what I felt was a strong offer for that bike's tank. I guess I'm really just a hypocrite. It's nice to see so many people taking the moral high road on this issue, I just wish more people could get so worked up about trying to stop the earth we live on from being "parted out" right in our own back yard. Its always amazing to me how some people can get so emotional over a bike, but stories of hydraulic fracturing or mountain top removal can be easily shrugged off. Its the same greed driven crime, only worse on an almost incomprehensible scale. Sorry its a bike site I know, I'll shut up now.

If you are against capitalism, what are you for?

 

[bricycle]

...personally, I'm for Elgins...cause they RULE!!!!

 

[bikewhorder]

Well, too bad we aren't fortunate enough to live in the gray bleak dystopia that is socialism or whatever other form you prefer. You wouldn't even have bikes to collect if that were the case. The very bikes you collect and love are a direct reflection of the pinnacle of ingenuity and production only prevalent in a free market capitalistic system where man is able to think and apply his thoughts with limited restrictions. You conveniently forgot to mention political greed, which is the worst of all and is usually the demise of every nation.

I never claimed to have all the answers, but at least I'm questioning things. I heard a good quote recently, something like: "It is not an accurate gauge of one's mental well being to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society". Ok now I'll shut up for real on this subject.

 

[Gary Mc]

Spent my afternoon rebuilding and cleaning a Persons Majestic siren and a TOC bicycle bell, glad I did after just reading a few of these posts in this thread.

There is NO answer here, it's been discussed ad nauseum. You can't change others behavior, only your own. What you can't change is NOT worth effort or wasted emotion. Now it has devolved to politics so more people can be pissed at each other. >>>>> Think I'll go work on a bike some more.