Woman Buys Motorcycle With Her Own Money, BF Claims Spare Parts As His Since He Asked For Them

Have you ever bought something only to find out that the real battle isn’t about the purchase itself, but about who gets to brag about the extras? Imagine splurging on a motorcycle, only to have the highlight of your day spiral into a negotiation over your own purchase.

This is exactly what happened to today’s Original Poster (OP) more than a decade ago. After buying a used motorcycle with her own money, the seller included spare parts after her boyfriend made an enquiry. So when he insisted that the spare parts belonged to him, she was confused.

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Whether it’s a leftover slice of pizza or a bonus prize, watching someone try to claim something you bought yourself can be equal parts hilarious and infuriating

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The author bought a used motorcycle with her own money, and her boyfriend went along to check it out

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The boyfriend asked the seller if she still had the pipes to which she said yes to, leading the boyfriend to ask if he could have them included in the sale

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After the purchase, the boyfriend tried to sell the pipes for himself, claiming full ownership, while the author offered a 50/50 split

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The argument escalated, and she eventually let him keep the pipes and all the proceeds, feeling pressured but ultimately conceding

The OP started by clarifying that this happened years ago, but still wanted to know who had been right in this situation. She shared that she had saved up and paid several thousand dollars in cash for a bike she wanted. Her boyfriend accompanied her to check it out, and while talking to the seller, he asked if she still had the old pipes from the bike.

The seller said yes, and agreed to include them in the deal. At this point, the motorcycle, and the old pipes, were technically part of the same transaction. The OP thought of it as a bonus she had indirectly paid for, after all, the money on the table was hers. However, her boyfriend believed the pipes were his reward for having thought to ask.

Once they got home, the boyfriend immediately started photographing the pipes for resale on Craigslist, but the OP suggested splitting the profits, seeing his initiative as worthy of compensation. However, he refused, claiming full ownership because the deal wouldn’t have happened without him asking for the pipes.

After a huge disagreement between them, she felt pressured and eventually gave in, allowing him to keep the pipes and all the profits. While the amount was only a few hundred dollars, she couldn’t shake the feeling that she was bullied and gave into his entitlement.

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When it comes to buying and selling, the law is pretty clear. According to Net Lawman, any goods included in a sale automatically belong to the buyer unless a separate agreement states otherwise. Ownership is generally determined by who pays for the item, not who came up with the idea to include it.

So even if a partner suggests a clever addition or improvement, the legal right usually remains with the person who made the purchase, however, Therapy Tips emphasizes that relationships complicate matters. Emotional dynamics often blur these legal lines, turning straightforward transactions into arguments over fairness and entitlement.

Even when one partner legally owns an item, the other might feel they have a claim if they contributed ideas or suggested improvements. Experian adds another layer, emphasizing that healthy financial relationships are built on transparency, trust, and mutual agreement rather than pressure, control, or one partner trying to assert dominance or claim something without consent.

Netizens sided with the OP, emphasizing that ownership legally and morally belonged to her since she paid for the motorcycle and the pipes. They felt the offer of a 50/50 split was more than generous and highlighted the boyfriend’s entitlement. Who do you think was really in the right? The OP or the boyfriend who asked for the pipes? We would love to know your thoughts!

Netizens noted the absurdity of his behavior, likening it to someone trying to claim something they didn’t pay for

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