Is it cheating?

OK, so I stopped by Taylor Sales this afternoon to just ask about the cost of having some work done to the bike. First of all, their motorcycle repair guy is super-nice. His name is Will. I told him about the bike and what I think needs to be done, and he gave me some ideas (although of course he needs to see the bike to know for sure). For about $150 I could get the cables replaced, get an oil change and have him go through all the major parts. They'll even come pick it up for dirt cheap. This also includes checking the brakes and some other essentials (stopping is essential apparently). This would probably mean $150 + about $50 for a helmet + $9 for the title + cost of permit and a few other odds and ends, maybe $250 would get me on the road. It is awfully tempting. And tonight we are going to look at a bike for Ben! Wee!