Buyers remorse and Anxiety

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Yes this happens to me... But only after I've purchased the bike and have taken it apart. Which is what I've done now to every bike I've purchased. I now have 3 bikes in pieces and enough spare parts to make two more bikes. I've stopped informing this forum of my new purchases.

Maybe I should start a chop shop... Maybe that's my calling?!
 

marshg246

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These days I assume every bike is a bunch of bad surprises assembled by a gorilla so no buyer's remorse, just happiness when I'm wrong. Took a while to get to this point - used to expect better than I got.

The last time I didn't take one all apart I ended up spending more time than if I had. So, I'm cured of that too - don't even try to start them - just all apart and see what I've really got to work with.
 

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Its not complicated nor an "anxiety" issue, not to me anyway.

I am not buying a "classic" anything and riding or driving it nor assuming anything reliable or safe about it.
There is absolutely now way I am trusting any vehicle that has seen who knows how may previous owners and modifications.

Trust no one and go through it yourself.
All of it.
Plan for the worst and hope for the best.
Learn everything you can regarding the potential purchase and figure out a budget.
Double the budget.
 
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