Selling both my bikes

[JoePurple73]

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,

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

 

[TeddyG]

As a cancer survivor I’m sorry to hear about that but best of luck w the sales

 

[JoePurple73]

As a cancer survivor I’m sorry to hear about that but best of luck w the sales

Thanks - I've had a good life so I consider myself very lucky to have made it this far.

 

[chrisk]

Thanks - I've had a good life so I consider myself very lucky to have made it this far.

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.

 

[JoePurple73]

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.

Not afraid of death or I would have never owned motorcycles (especially in my younger days!) 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).

 

[piranha-bro2]

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.

 

[Kenoggs]

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

 

[JoePurple73]

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.

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 Just the beginning of a new adventure . . . Truthfully, I refuse to lose the present by worrying about the future. Life IS TOO SHORT.

 

[MarnixSFC]

Moved by your words of wisdom..

Marnix

 

[Schurminater]

Bless you Jo for your approach,wisdom and thoughts,strangers with distance apart but a shared passion for bikes bringing us all closer than we care to imagine,huge respect to you and good luck with finding new custodians for your bikes.

 

[JoePurple73]

I'd like to thank everyone for your kind words - truly touched. I wasn't expecting so much sympathy when I posted the reason I am selling, nor did I do so for that purpose. Thank you all & hope my bikes (especially the Laverda) end up in a good home.