Selling both my bikes

JoePurple73

JoePurple73

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Gatineau Quebec (Eastern Canada)
Well, shit happens and I’ve been diagnosed with terminal cancer with less than a year to live, so I’m getting rid of both my Laverda and my Bonneville so my lovely spouse Gina doesn’t have to deal with it after I’m gone (her health isn’t good either, she just got over two bouts of cancer).

My brother offered to sell them for me because I just don’t have the energy to deal with it,

SOLD! 1973 SF1 New battery, some extra parts along with Green Book.
Asking $ 5000 Canadian.

Also 2017 Triumph Bonneville T120.
Asking $ 10,500 Canadian

Neither have been ridden much over the last four years because of health problems.
Both located in Ottawa Ontario Canada
Will not ship - pick up only.

Please contact Mike at mike.mathurin@gmail.com
 

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chrisk said:
Hats off to you for seemingly remaining stoic, the irony is we enjoy a dangerous pastime and too often see our time out with unforeseen health issues.
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Not afraid of death or I would have never owned motorcycles (especially in my younger days!:LOL:) More concerned about what Gina will need to do to survive afterwards. We don't have much support & those who can help are all as old as we are) Guess she'll have to think about moving into assisted living. Sad thing is, she will miss the bikes much more than me - her dad had a bike & her mom would hold her in her arms & they'd go riding when Gina was only 6 months old. She just loves riding, Took her for our final ride on Friday (she's 84).
 
I'm really impressed with your attitude, Joe. I often ponder how I'll cope when the time comes - and it comes for us all. It's very enlightening to hear someone say they've lived a full and happy life, and taking it as it comes. Big respect. I do hope you can sell the bikes to good homes and your wife can avoid the hassle of having to sell them.

Your SF1 is as close to an original as I think I've ever seen for sale in the last 20 years. Identical to mine when i bought it (except the colour) - and the mileage isn't much higher than mine was in 1975! Price is super reasonable and someone will be very lucky to score it.
 
True that Chrisk, and Joe condolences on ya situation, I had to put my sunnies on when you spoke of Gina and your final ride, say Gday to her from down under, as for death sounds like you have cheated it for many a moon as have I and I have actually done it (Ducati NDE 1986) and you are right there is nothing to be afraid of, you're more worried about ya Missus than ya self, admirable proper bike man so good luck with your arrangements sincerely KEN
 
piranha-bro2 said:
I'm really impressed with your attitude, Joe. I often ponder how I'll cope when the time comes - and it comes for us all. It's very enlightening to hear someone say they've lived a full and happy life, and taking it as it comes. Big respect. I do hope you can sell the bikes to good homes and your wife can avoid the hassle of having to sell them.

Your SF1 is as close to an original as I think I've ever seen for sale in the last 20 years. Identical to mine when i bought it (except the colour) - and the mileage isn't much higher than mine was in 1975! Price is super reasonable and someone will be very lucky to score it.
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Thanks, but mileage not original - speedo was disconnect when I bought it in 1987. Tore it down to replace gear in transmission then it sat in my heated and dry basement until 2013 when I finally put it on the road with Wolfgang's help. Painted it purple because it's Gina's favorite colour. Ran great until 2023 when we stopped riding while Gina was undergoing cancer treatment (tongue cancer - did her real bad!, but she's a tough girl!) We rode a bit this year, but my strength isn't what it was anymore. Best sell them to someone who can appreciate them. As for courage, almost everyone I've known & grew up with have passed away, so it seems to be a very popular thing to do:ROFLMAO: Just the beginning of a new adventure . . . Truthfully, I refuse to lose the present by worrying about the future. Life IS TOO SHORT.
 
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I’ve read and re-read your solid and stoic words contemplating your remaining g time on this good earth in my country of Canada.

I have utmost respect for you sir. Our lives as humans on this planet are of course finite, we all understand it, some ignore it, some are scared of it, some like you completely understand this finite capacity we humans have. That you have such desire for a planned and orderly dispersal of your life’s collections, with the desire to make it as easy as possible for your lively wife, is of the highest degree of true class and commitment to family.

I say these words, as I enter the last 1/4 of my life, having handled the will and estates of 90% of my immediate family the last 15 yrs,,,, 75% with no will, having to basically go to part time at my job to deal with the banks, the real estate, the life insurance, the renters, the tax man, cause I was ‘it’. Tricky times.
I’d pat you on the shoulder and nod my head if I wasn’t on the west coast sir!!
 
Steve G. said:
I’ve read and re-read your solid and stoic words contemplating your remaining g time on this good earth in my country of Canada.

I have utmost respect for you sir. Our lives as humans on this planet are of course finite, we all understand it, some ignore it, some are scared of it, some like you completely understand this finite capacity we humans have. That you have such desire for a planned and orderly dispersal of your life’s collections, with the desire to make it as easy as possible for your lively wife, is of the highest degree of true class and commitment to family.

I say these words, as I enter the last 1/4 of my life, having handled the will and estates of 90% of my immediate family the last 15 yrs,,,, 75% with no will, having to basically go to part time at my job to deal with the banks, the real estate, the life insurance, the renters, the tax man, cause I was ‘it’. Tricky times.
I’d pat you on the shoulder and nod my head if I wasn’t on the west coast sir!!
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Thank you for the very touching words, Steve. All the best to you.
 
Our Laverda friend Charles Greensted was in a similar position a few months ago and like you he didn't want to leave the problem of selling the bikes to his wife. I know she really appreciated his stoical approach to his impending death and that she wouldn't have to deal with that as well as grieving over his loss. Good on you, and I'm so sorry that you have found your self in that position. Good luck with the sale, they are nice looking bikes.
 
That's a pretty tough diagnosis Joe. As a cancer survivor myself I get a bit paranoid about any new ache or pain that crops up, thinking it might be a return of the dreaded C. If that does happen, I hope I'll be as stoical and considerate for others as yourself. All the best with the sale and your other arrangements.
Cheers,
Cam
 
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