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First of all, I might as well apologize for the lengthy, non-ATV related topic. But, sometimes you just have to vent a little. Lately I've found myself always wanting...more and more.
What I mean is...I purchased my Foreman a year ago and it was my dream machine. Ever since I was a kid I always wanted a fourwheeler. And for a wedding gift my wife surprised me with my 500. Man! I was the "Big" man on the block amongst all my buddies. Those first few months were great, got farther and got there faster than everyone I rode with. Then, people started buying bigger and faster ATV's and my 500 wasn't so exciting any longer. That's when the "Wanting More" quickly began. I immediately purchased new tires and wheels, then a winch, then a skid plate package, followed by an exhaust, K&N, and DynoJet. "I'll be satisfied once I have all these mods!"...or so I thought. In the past few weeks I've found myself obsessed with making my ATV better than anyone I ride with. I almost ordered a DGL and some new Bi/Tri Claws. Once I realized the total I finally came to senses.
A few weeks ago I was reminded of one of the key points in life...Being Content with what you already have. I definetely wasn't and it was beginning to get a bit scary. How much money was I really willing to put into something that is supposed to br relaxing and enjoyable. Now, for me it was nothing but a competition.
I'm not really sure why I'm posting a topic such as this but I think a lot of people surely go in way above their heads and live way above their means just to put some bells and whistles on their toys that will become yesterday's news in just a few months. I honestly think I'm finished. I want to start simply enjoying riding once again instead of worrying about racing this guy or taking "so and so" on in the mudbog. Because I know that if I lost...I'd be on the computer the next day looking for more mods!
Maybe it's just me and not everyone is as bad as I am. Hopefully this post will make someone think twice before taking on the impossible...keeping up with technology, and the good ole' Jones's. The next time you go riding remember how it felt when you were a kid. Enjoy the time with your friends and family.
Those of you that think I'm nothing but a pu**y. If you'd loan me some money I would probably never have written this. (Ha!)
Have a great weekend everyone!
What I mean is...I purchased my Foreman a year ago and it was my dream machine. Ever since I was a kid I always wanted a fourwheeler. And for a wedding gift my wife surprised me with my 500. Man! I was the "Big" man on the block amongst all my buddies. Those first few months were great, got farther and got there faster than everyone I rode with. Then, people started buying bigger and faster ATV's and my 500 wasn't so exciting any longer. That's when the "Wanting More" quickly began. I immediately purchased new tires and wheels, then a winch, then a skid plate package, followed by an exhaust, K&N, and DynoJet. "I'll be satisfied once I have all these mods!"...or so I thought. In the past few weeks I've found myself obsessed with making my ATV better than anyone I ride with. I almost ordered a DGL and some new Bi/Tri Claws. Once I realized the total I finally came to senses.
A few weeks ago I was reminded of one of the key points in life...Being Content with what you already have. I definetely wasn't and it was beginning to get a bit scary. How much money was I really willing to put into something that is supposed to br relaxing and enjoyable. Now, for me it was nothing but a competition.
I'm not really sure why I'm posting a topic such as this but I think a lot of people surely go in way above their heads and live way above their means just to put some bells and whistles on their toys that will become yesterday's news in just a few months. I honestly think I'm finished. I want to start simply enjoying riding once again instead of worrying about racing this guy or taking "so and so" on in the mudbog. Because I know that if I lost...I'd be on the computer the next day looking for more mods!
Maybe it's just me and not everyone is as bad as I am. Hopefully this post will make someone think twice before taking on the impossible...keeping up with technology, and the good ole' Jones's. The next time you go riding remember how it felt when you were a kid. Enjoy the time with your friends and family.
Those of you that think I'm nothing but a pu**y. If you'd loan me some money I would probably never have written this. (Ha!)
Have a great weekend everyone!