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So, I'm a candidate for a job in San Francisco... so if I get it, which at this point it looks very likely, I'd have to relocate there from Atlanta.
I've been to Santa Maria, Santa Barbara and briefly in L.A. before but never in San Francisco. I'll probably (or for what I've seen at least) end up in an apartment with no garage and here start my questions.
I'm not sure if I should sell my '07 America or not. I'd hate to leave it out in the open, I'll also have my car and space is very limited over there. Will it be worth selling it and then later on buy another bike? or should I just keep it since it is paid for? Argh, I just don't know. Any thoughts? about this or about relocation in general?
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Yeah Angel, here's MY thought: Make OODLES of money, 'cause THAT beautiful city(and perhaps THE most beautiful city in these here United States), isn't cheap to live in...but you probably already kinda know that, huh.  Okay, here's my other thought: Keep the bike, 'cause I'll bet you'll be able to find someplace on the grounds of the apartment where you can park it so that it's off the street, maybe in some little alcove out back of the place. Ya see, I wouldn't sell your bike until you find out that this wouldn't be an option 'cause the San Francisco/Northern California area is a GREAT place to ride motorcycles, and pretty much all year 'round!  (...good luck!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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keep it, find a storage unit close by big enough for the bike and maybe your car. Park the car on the street, drive to the storage unit, ride the bike everywhere!
Can I have your job in ATL?
I'm ready to get back to the SE!
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I'd say it must be a pretty good job...San Fransisco??
I am in the military so "get to" move every three years. the bike won't take much room in a moving truck if this is a consideration. My thought is until you know where you will be living, definitely don't sell the bike. There may be apartments with covered parking or even a garage. It seems like a bike would be a good option in San Fran as well. But I don't know first hand. By the grace of God I have never had to visit or let alone live there - let's see what consternation I can inflame with that comment!
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I was going to write/suggest that if you move to San Francisco, 1. Slap the ex Speaker. 2. don't ever bend over in public. But I changed my mind. 
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Moe, well said!
Don't sell the bike...there's some of the best riding in Northern California. Hwy, 1 and 101, redwoods, etc...Come up to Washington on Hwy 97 and say hi!
Welcome to the west coast!
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I was going to write/suggest that if you move to San Francisco,
1. Slap the ex Speaker.
2. don't ever bend over in public.
But I changed my mind.
(...well Jim, IF Angel here DOES happen to ever get a good slap in at that ex-Speaker, I HOPE you KNOW that at least SHE probably wouldn't CRY like the PRESENT ONE seems to do at the drop of a hat!!!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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In the famous words sung by Scott McKenzie, "be sure to wear flowers in your hair"! Oh, and keep the bike. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bch1_Ep5M1s
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Don't sell, especially if it is paid for. The first 5 years I had my TBA I lived in an apartment. Get a good disc lock and a cover if you have to park it outside. Like Dwight said, there's some great riding up North and even to the south of SF.
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...By the grace of God I have never had to visit or let alone live there
Now Carl! You'all country boys should learn ta expand them there HORIZONS o' yours now un then!
That there "City by the Bay" is a plum nice town to visit, ya know! Yep! That there town's got some great sights to see, ya know.
Just be sure ya keep an eye out for them there two things moe was talkin' about earlier if'n ya ever DO decides ta go visit them there crazy folk out there in Cal-E-Forn-I-A!
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let's see what consternation I can inflame with that comment!
(...and nope, ya didn't "incite" me here...I was just tryin' to, like I said here, to get ya to "expand your horizons" a little bit, THAT'S all...ya see, it IS a mighty purdy city, afterall!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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San Francisco is awesome. If I was ever forced to live in a major city again it would absolutely be my first choice. SF and points north are, IMHO, the only part of California worth keeping out of the ocean (and I had a beach house in San Diego once).
San Francisco is beautiful, great restaurants, fascinating history, rich culturally. I found the people to be incredibly helpful and friendly, especially compared to cities in the eastern US. If I was looking at a map someone would invariably stop and offer assistance. I had friends from college that worked there when I was in the service and I'd catch hops out to NAS Alameda whenever I could.
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By the grace of God I have never had to visit or let alone live there - let's see what consternation I can inflame with that comment!
Just out of curiosity, in your opinion, what's not to like about San Francisco?
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Are the lights still on in California? San Fran?, don't drop the soap, if you do, don't pick it up.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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Definetly keep the bike, it's PAID FOR! And there has got to be some great riding there! (According to SOME accounts!)
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I wonder if the same comments would have come up if it was Houston being discussed? (That is; the "don't bend over" etc.) 
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I wonder if the same comments would have come up if it was Houston being discussed?
(That is; the "don't bend over" etc.)
It's not Houston but nearby in Galveston, a very good friend came 'out' recently. I had already figured it out because his 'partner' had died and I saw the death notices. It was kinda funny because we had a reunion and 'Joe' had decided to share his situation with his old friends. The reaction was basically, "OK, that's great. Would you hand me that bottle of mustard?"
It was so anti climactic for him we all basically laughed our a$$e$ off about it. I was pretty proud of my friends.
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I wonder if the same comments would have come up if it was Houston being discussed?
(That is; the "don't bend over" etc.)
No! But Houston is the number one destination city to live in.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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REALLY, Mac! I can't BELIEVE that!  (...I mean people DO know that that city is in TEXAS of all places, DON'T THEY???!!!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Well, my friend said, and I quote, "the only thing in Texas is steers and queers and I'm not a cow."
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Houston is the Detroit of the hot and miserable scene.
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Detroit was at one time America's richest city, but not anymore. It's sad, I lost a link of a drone's tour of Detroit, all the great old neighborhoods and public buildings falling apart. Nothing last forever.
But, yes Houston is Forbes #1 coolest city in America. Simple: Econ 101
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Definetly keep the bike, it's PAID FOR! And there has got to be some great riding there! (According to SOME accounts!)
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.as...;gid=1872994758 This forum just hosted an event down in Cambria, alot of their riders are in the Bay area, if you like monthly group rides in and around central California just show up and join in. They're a great bunch guys and gals to hang with.
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The "Best" place to live is very subjective and differs greatly between individuals.. Some people love the big city, some love living in the woods, and others somewhere in between. I personally would need a frontal lobotomy to endure living San Fran (or Houston, or NY, etc...). But regardless of where you choose to live, you can always escape it for a while by jumping on the bike and taking a nice cruise. Don't get rid of the bike, you will most likely regret it.
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SF is hands down my favorite city in the US and I've been to most big cities in every state. You'll find it quite an upgrade from Atlanta and you'll really want the bike there. Really. Keep the bike.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Regarding my aversion to San Fran, it certainly has nothing to do with the beauty of the area. In fact, that is what makes it all the more unfortunate. The Happy Meal Banners and Their Ilk This article is just one of a 100,000 examples that could be provided to highlight the thinking and values of way too many in that area. And as San Fransisco seems to be the Mecca of "progressive" thought, thus the close mindedness on my part to it!
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Well HELL Carl, THAT'S no freakin' reason to not even VISIT the place, dude! I mean, I, myself, have visited some real BACKWARD freakin' places were I think there's WAY too many freakin' retrograde thinkin' morons, like say in the freakin' BIBLE BELT...BUT I gotta say, once I got to places like that, at least I COULD SEE some of the BEAUTY in the surrounding areas and could even ENJOY bein' there for at least a LITTLE while!!!! I mean HELL(again)! I now even LIVE in a freakin' state that seems to have an overabundance of those retrograde thinkin' types...ARIZONA! BUT, the sheer freakin' BEAUTY of SEDONA makes all that reasonably acceptable to me now!!! Yep, like I said ABOVE..."Expand your HORIZONS a little", DUDE! (...okay, now I CAN'T wait to see if I've "incited" Carl enough to respond BACK!!!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Regarding my aversion to San Fran, it certainly has nothing to do with the beauty of the area. In fact, that is what makes it all the more unfortunate.
The Happy Meal Banners and Their Ilk
This article is just one of a 100,000 examples that could be provided to highlight the thinking and values of way too many in that area. And as San Fransisco seems to be the Mecca of "progressive" thought, thus the close mindedness on my part to it!
Yeah, but the National Review pretty much hates everything.
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Yes Dwight, you did! Good point, and I had best visit soon too, the state is in how much debt now? And also while the lights are still on!
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Wow, thanks everyone for all the comments and suggestions, even the don't drop the soap ones, I'm fully aware of that  my kickboxing training would come in handy methinks. Anyway, yeah, I know it is expensive to live there but it is my second chance at getting my dream job and I don't want to miss it and then regret it for the rest of my life, which imho would be worse. I really appreciate the insight so keep 'em coming. Any info on what to expect etc is very welcomed.
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Yes Dwight, you did!
Good point, and I had best visit soon too, the state is in how much debt now? And also while the lights are still on!
Yep, very good point there, Carl!
Yep, ya better make that trip out there SOON alright!
'Cause as you probably know, EITHER those lights WILL go out OR that "Sodom and Gomorrah" is SURE to fall into the Pacific once the San Andreas Fault gives way for good!
(...and of course it's an even bet WHICH of those two things will happen FIRST!!!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Regarding my aversion to San Fran, it certainly has nothing to do with the beauty of the area. In fact, that is what makes it all the more unfortunate.
The Happy Meal Banners and Their Ilk
This article is just one of a 100,000 examples that could be provided to highlight the thinking and values of way too many in that area. And as San Fransisco seems to be the Mecca of "progressive" thought, thus the close mindedness on my part to it!
Yeah, but the National Review pretty much hates everything.
So, you subscribe to National Review, WFB would have been happy. But, I'm not sure the article's argument, that social, consumer and free market pressure works better, than San Francisco's system of state coercion, is antithetical to a country's supposed claim to be a free one. 
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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I should have said something sooner, but KEEP THE BIKE!! The best part is now you can legally SPLIT LANES!!! 
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I should have said something sooner, but KEEP THE BIKE!!
The best part is now you can legally SPLIT LANES!!!
In most states, lane splitting is only illegal if a LEO sees you do it. 
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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Me thinks LEO is always right around the bend, and he's never been a big fan of mine.
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If you owned a Thruxton, the temptation would be just too much to resist, trust me.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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Are you trying to say my SM is fat, or are inplying that the Thrux is more peppy?
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No, I lane split on the america, but not as much. I think it's just the visual from the cockpit, clip-ons and being over the tank. Sort of like feeling slim in horizontal stripes.
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Visited SF for the first time this past February. Loved it. Local and state politics aside, cool town & cool people. Don't know that I could afford to live anywhere near the city in the same fashion I'm used to but I will visit again. As far as your question, keep the bike. Don't miss out on the northern CA riding scene. And for what it's worth I saw a lot of Triumphs parked on the steet out there.
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