Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

speednmark · 03-31-2006, 01:36 AM

I have been in pain over the thought of giving my 70 away for a sport bike....I have ALLWAYS wanted a sport bike since i was little, and have allways wanted to learn to ride...but is it worth giving my truck away for, since i cannot afford both at the age of 18- you tell me what you think...assuming you own a motorcycle- how much fun is riding your bike vs cruisin in ur chevy/gmc??

hotrodhomi · 03-31-2006, 02:31 AM

I have both. If you can only have one. Stick with the truck. The truck is much more usefull. Besides, you have the rest of your life to kill yourself on a streetbike.

**breeh** · 03-31-2006, 02:48 AM

I concur...

jimmydean · 03-31-2006, 03:00 AM

Without the truck, what will you haul the bike in after to trash it in your first crash? One of the main reasons I have a truck is to haul my dirt bike and my mountain bike.

**Ron 586** · 03-31-2006, 03:39 AM

All of the above.

rwgregory · 03-31-2006, 04:36 AM

In the summer, bikes rule... when it,s pissin' down rain, give me a truck with
wipers, roof and a heater.

ps: I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years...

cdowns · 03-31-2006, 07:09 AM

bikes are fun till you've you've got to spend the hospital time

**special-K** · 03-31-2006, 07:32 AM

I don`t know why killing yourself or ending up in a hospital always comes up like this.More people get injured or killed in cars every day.(I know,more cars)AND,waaay more head trauma in car accidents!Would it be ok if I wore a full-face helmet while driving a car?Or,would I get pulled over because My hearing and vision is impaired?
Best advise here,been said,one or the other?.....truck.Both?Doesn`t get any better.Whenever you do get a bike,don`t expect anyone to be looking out for you.Ride like no one cares if you die.You decide to ride a bike/decide to survive.

northcountry67 · 03-31-2006, 08:07 AM

I have both and enjoy them very much. Of course the truck is not finished enough to drive yet. Because you live in TX (warm) and you said you have always wanted a bike and to learn to ride, I suggest you scrape together a little money and find an older Magna or something cheap to learn on. Ride it for a few years to get some experience, then upgrade to something better. Do not get rid of the truck, you will regret it later.

Bowtie67 · 03-31-2006, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I don`t know why killing yourself or ending up in a hospital always comes up like this.More people get injured or killed in cars every day.(I know,more cars)AND,waaay more head trauma in car accidents!Would it be ok if I wore a full-face helmet while driving a car?Or,would I get pulled over because My hearing and vision is impaired?
Best advise here,been said,one or the other?.....truck.Both?Doesn`t get any better.Whenever you do get a bike,don`t expect anyone to be looking out for you.Ride like no one cares if you die.You decide to ride a bike/decide to survive.

I couldnt agree more! I love my truck and now because of my age I drive the truck much more than the bike, but I did have a whole lot of fun on bikes aspecially in my younger days, Gas is certainly far cheaper for a bike than a truck, but it really boils down to what you want to do..

vtblazer · 03-31-2006, 09:18 AM

A bike is a toy/hobby/fun/fair weather vehicle, a truck is way more practical/useful.

Besides, they make sport bikes everyday but not old Chevy's.

Drive the truck and save up for a bike. IMO.

86swb · 03-31-2006, 09:53 AM

If you want a bike, wait till you can afford one but keep the truck. In my openion, you will regret getting rid of your truck. Bikes are fun. I have had some nice ones but always had my truck. If it is one or the other-I would go for the truck evertime. Get the bike when you can afford it. You are only 18 as you said. Plenty of time. MO

gmc71 · 03-31-2006, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwgregory

In the summer, bikes rule... when it,s pissin' down rain, give me a truck with
wipers, roof and a heater.

ps: I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years...

DITTO

Jim_PA · 03-31-2006, 04:14 PM

I sold my bike to buy my truck. The bike got old; I kept finding excuses to ride it.

edmonton72 · 03-31-2006, 06:50 PM

I agree with what many of the others have said. I would keep the truck and buy an older sport bike thats cheap but still reliable and fun to ride. I am too wanting to get a bike or a quad, but for me my truck is my first priority. So I would just keep the truck and be a little paitient and wait to get a bike.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-31-2006, 06:55 PM

WOW, easy one for me to answer since ....................

I have NEVER, nor do I know how, riden a Motorcycle

OhioChevy · 03-31-2006, 07:07 PM

I enjoy riding my bike but like most everyone else has stated keep the truck
and wait until you get the money to buy a bike.

**VetteVet** · 03-31-2006, 07:48 PM

Keep the truck after all you can't pick up more than one chick at a time with a bike. LOL I've ridden bikes for over 40 years. So there.

corn · 03-31-2006, 07:57 PM

Wow, get the bike. You'll just kill yourself in a truck anyway. HA

Get whatever makes you happy. When I was young, I'd never listen to what anyone said I should or shouldnt do. Myself, I choose my truck over a bike right now, but Ill definatly have another bike when the trucks done...corn

vtblazer · 03-31-2006, 08:25 PM

Saw a post somewhere on here that he's going with the bike.

low'n slow · 03-31-2006, 10:36 PM

I've wrecked them both. The truck was a lot easier on me than the bike.

**special-K** · 04-01-2006, 08:24 AM

It`s good to wait until you`re settled into a place where you can keep a bike locked and dry inside,also.I didn`t.

03-31-2006, 01:36 AM	#1
speednmark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 35	Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? I have been in pain over the thought of giving my 70 away for a sport bike....I have ALLWAYS wanted a sport bike since i was little, and have allways wanted to learn to ride...but is it worth giving my truck away for, since i cannot afford both at the age of 18- you tell me what you think...assuming you own a motorcycle- how much fun is riding your bike vs cruisin in ur chevy/gmc?? __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10

03-31-2006, 02:31 AM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? I have both. If you can only have one. Stick with the truck. The truck is much more usefull. Besides, you have the rest of your life to kill yourself on a streetbike. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-31-2006, 02:48 AM	#3
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? I concur... __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

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jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? Without the truck, what will you haul the bike in after to trash it in your first crash? One of the main reasons I have a truck is to haul my dirt bike and my mountain bike.

03-31-2006, 03:39 AM	#5
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? All of the above. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

03-31-2006, 04:36 AM	#6
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? In the summer, bikes rule... when it,s pissin' down rain, give me a truck with wipers, roof and a heater. ps: I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years... __________________ rwgregory 67 GMC 2500 ,2w/d wide box 305 V-6, 4-speed

03-31-2006, 07:09 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? bikes are fun till you've you've got to spend the hospital time __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-31-2006, 07:32 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? I don`t know why killing yourself or ending up in a hospital always comes up like this.More people get injured or killed in cars every day.(I know,more cars)AND,waaay more head trauma in car accidents!Would it be ok if I wore a full-face helmet while driving a car?Or,would I get pulled over because My hearing and vision is impaired? Best advise here,been said,one or the other?.....truck.Both?Doesn`t get any better.Whenever you do get a bike,don`t expect anyone to be looking out for you.Ride like no one cares if you die.You decide to ride a bike/decide to survive. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-31-2006, 08:07 AM	#9
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? I have both and enjoy them very much. Of course the truck is not finished enough to drive yet. Because you live in TX (warm) and you said you have always wanted a bike and to learn to ride, I suggest you scrape together a little money and find an older Magna or something cheap to learn on. Ride it for a few years to get some experience, then upgrade to something better. Do not get rid of the truck, you will regret it later.

03-31-2006, 09:18 AM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? A bike is a toy/hobby/fun/fair weather vehicle, a truck is way more practical/useful. Besides, they make sport bikes everyday but not old Chevy's. Drive the truck and save up for a bike. IMO.

03-31-2006, 09:53 AM	#12
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? If you want a bike, wait till you can afford one but keep the truck. In my openion, you will regret getting rid of your truck. Bikes are fun. I have had some nice ones but always had my truck. If it is one or the other-I would go for the truck evertime. Get the bike when you can afford it. You are only 18 as you said. Plenty of time. MO __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-31-2006, 04:14 PM	#14
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? I sold my bike to buy my truck. The bike got old; I kept finding excuses to ride it.

03-31-2006, 06:50 PM	#15
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? I agree with what many of the others have said. I would keep the truck and buy an older sport bike thats cheap but still reliable and fun to ride. I am too wanting to get a bike or a quad, but for me my truck is my first priority. So I would just keep the truck and be a little paitient and wait to get a bike. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

03-31-2006, 06:55 PM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? WOW, easy one for me to answer since .................... I have NEVER, nor do I know how, riden a Motorcycle __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-31-2006, 07:07 PM	#17
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? I enjoy riding my bike but like most everyone else has stated keep the truck and wait until you get the money to buy a bike.



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03-31-2006, 07:48 PM	#18
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,709	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? Keep the truck after all you can't pick up more than one chick at a time with a bike. LOL I've ridden bikes for over 40 years. So there. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

03-31-2006, 07:57 PM	#19
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? Wow, get the bike. You'll just kill yourself in a truck anyway. HA Get whatever makes you happy. When I was young, I'd never listen to what anyone said I should or shouldnt do. Myself, I choose my truck over a bike right now, but Ill definatly have another bike when the trucks done...corn

03-31-2006, 08:25 PM	#20
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? Saw a post somewhere on here that he's going with the bike.

03-31-2006, 10:36 PM	#21
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? I've wrecked them both. The truck was a lot easier on me than the bike.

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Ridn bikes or Cruisn in tha Chevy? It`s good to wait until you`re settled into a place where you can keep a bike locked and dry inside,also.I didn`t. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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