Good point.
Just being able to afford toys doesn't count. Ya gotta play with them too.
Tom
What's your other ride?
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Just being able to afford toys doesn't count. Ya gotta play with them too.
Tom
Now I see why my grandpa has a vehicle for every surface imaginable. Guess I gotta get started. All I got is a car and a bike.
Yup... Gotta have the sports car and the street bikes for the road, the 4x4 and the dirt bikes off the road, the boat for the water, and the "family car" to keep the miles from racking up too much on all the toys... My 1990 Nissan 300zx is 26 years old and only has 125k miles on it, the Nissan 4x4 is an 86 and haz 94000 original miles on it, the sportster just over 15k, the Intruder 60k, the Buell has about 8k on the clock, and the wife's 2006 Pontiac Torrent has 138k...
My other ride is a very basic Roadmaster mountain bike I bought at Wal-Mart for $55.00 in the spring of 2008.
Ohh.....and I do have a Chevy Malibu. But I don't hardly take it anywhere.
Truth to tell, I just don't go anywhere that I can't get to on a bicycle or a motor bicycle. I could do without the car if it weren't for my wife. I'd be happier.
I'll admit, though, that during most Januaries I drive more than I bicycle. When there's a bunch of snow and ice on the roads.
Ohh.....and I do have a Chevy Malibu. But I don't hardly take it anywhere.
Truth to tell, I just don't go anywhere that I can't get to on a bicycle or a motor bicycle. I could do without the car if it weren't for my wife. I'd be happier.
I'll admit, though, that during most Januaries I drive more than I bicycle. When there's a bunch of snow and ice on the roads.
Most the time nowadays I either drive customer's cars or let my wife drop me off on her way to work... I don't mind driving customers cars but it's usually to diagnose an intermittent problem so chances are pretty good I can end up stranded somewhere... last weekend that happened to me and made me about an hour and a half late for work because the Tahoe I was driving had a crank sensor going out intermittently and no check engine light or stored code... it finally went out after driving it home 4 days in a row and running all shop errands with it... then once I got it towed to the shop it worked perfectly again, but at least it told me what was wrong with it when it messed up.... And of course, after driving that thing for almost a week, now my wife wants one....
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My other ride is a free 2014 Dodge Caravan. Unlimited gas and free maintenance and every 3 years I get a new car. I haven't bought myself a new car in over 10 years but I bought the Mrs a 2015 Forester a few months ago.
However I splurge on my jet skis and here's my best motorized bike I've owned. Quiet and extremely reliable and maintenance free.
However I splurge on my jet skis and here's my best motorized bike I've owned. Quiet and extremely reliable and maintenance free.
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It's awesome to see what other toys you guys are into... Sometimes you can tell a lot about people by the toys they play with! 
Here's what I'm playing with these days...
First is my 1966 Karmann Ghia with a turbo 2332cc.
Next is my 1972 Triumph T100R Bobber that's still in the making..
Third is my 1964 Chevy C-10
Here's what I'm playing with these days... First is my 1966 Karmann Ghia with a turbo 2332cc.
Next is my 1972 Triumph T100R Bobber that's still in the making..
Third is my 1964 Chevy C-10
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Wow... I like that turbo ghia...
About 3 weeks ago a guy brought a 79 vw bus to my shop for an alignment and it had a built 2150cc engine on it with dual webers so I stepped into it while test driving and I couldn't believe how strong that thing pulled thru 1st and second gear.... definitely good enough to pull a 14 second quarter mile....
I can only imagine what a turbo 2332 in a car that weighs about 500 lb less could do... I've seen several 10 second beetles running the 1835 and 2150cc engines at the strip too... really makes me miss my dune buggy and want another vw to soup up...
About 3 weeks ago a guy brought a 79 vw bus to my shop for an alignment and it had a built 2150cc engine on it with dual webers so I stepped into it while test driving and I couldn't believe how strong that thing pulled thru 1st and second gear.... definitely good enough to pull a 14 second quarter mile....
I can only imagine what a turbo 2332 in a car that weighs about 500 lb less could do... I've seen several 10 second beetles running the 1835 and 2150cc engines at the strip too... really makes me miss my dune buggy and want another vw to soup up...
I have two feet. I'm also fixing up my dad's old 1970s 650cc BMW. That should be fun if I ever get to the point where I can afford a license and insurance.
Not to mention parts! Ouchy!!!
Don't do anything else until you put in hardened valve seats.
'My other rides'- still have the Suzuki Volusia, now with 56k on it. Still have the Yamaha Vino 50cc scooter, now with just over14k, and my 95 Buhog Roadmonster.
My other ride is a 1940 Harley Davidson Knucklehead. I bought it for $200 4 years ago and fully restored it. I cannot attach a pic because i'm writing this from an android phone, so if anyone knows how to post a picture from an android please tell me.
My other ride... well, does this count? I used to have a 2007 Hyundai Sonata but sold it cause damn, cars are expensive!
You can upload it just like a normal attachment! At least, on my LG G4 you can... http://i.imgur.com/5RvLIvB.png
Be sure to take the picture or resize at the picture setting menu for 1MB (1280 X 960) as it is the same as from a computer there is a size limit. I saw the choice to get the attachment (paper clip symbol) when clicking show Gallery as one option. It shows on the Android the various places pictures are stored on the phone. Then I clicked on the folder with the picture I wanted and it attached it and uploaded just the same as on a PC.
1997 Lexus Lx450! Gas guzzler, but she's damn near invincible! Have yet to get her stuck and have done loads of off-roading! Makes a great bike hauler too. Only 120k miles on her! (1st car by the way)
I have my 1950 ford four door sedan, my 1970 GMC and my 2004 2500hd Chevy truck. I don't drive either much during the week because I have a truck supplied by my job. My GMC is done, I'm working on the '50.
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This is my other ride I also have car but that does not count
Cbr1000rr It has a little bit more power than my motorized bike.
Cbr1000rr It has a little bit more power than my motorized bike.
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Thanks Tom ,The bike has more balls than I do. Its like having a full on race bike on the street. Over 160 hp at the back wheel.Its one fun ride!Spanners, it looks like it has wingsGreat looking machine, and fast too I'll bet.
Tom
Cheers spanners
