Author Topic: Since we all own motorcycles, what do you drive for a car? (Read 3262 times)

Sniper X · « **on:** July 12, 2012, 09:14:41 AM »

Thru my life I have noticed that most MC riders prefer performance orented cars. This of course is a no brainer because we all crave performance or we would NOT be riding Motorcycles! This prompted me to post a thread to see how many of you not only HAVE a car, (or truck of course!) but what that may be. Please post a pic too as I have another theory, that no hard corps motorcycle rider leaves their car or truck stock either!

Mine, I have four cars, well two cars and two trucks, but I'll post only the two cars. The trucks are a 1997 Isuzu Trooper for the winter on my small ranch and to commute in when there is snow, and a ranch truck, a 1974 Chevy Pick up for ranch stuff or dump runs.

The cars are, a 1985 vintage BMW 535i Dinan

and my sweet little commuter car, a 2004 Ford Focus that is my project little hot rod to be. Soon as I can it'll be supercharged or turboed...

And of course I also have three other bikes, one is a project 1969 CL350 that is ALMOST done! And a 1985 BMW R80RT that is a daily rider along with my SOHC my 73 CB350F and I also have a parts cl350 too.

Damfino · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2012, 09:19:39 AM »

I think we've been here and done this....

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=93047.0

NewOldSchool · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2012, 09:23:34 AM »

2001 S10: 2.2 I4 with a 5 speed stick. Cold air intake, K&N Cone filter, Flowmaster 40 series, and 3 inch lift.

I bring all my parts and projects home with this baby!

Sniper X · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2012, 09:35:57 AM »

Quote from: Schmthaus on July 12, 2012, 09:19:39 AM

I think we've been here and done this....

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=93047.0

yeah, I see now! I am such a N00B!

dave500 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2012, 02:50:22 AM »

i couldnt help but post it again.

auro · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2012, 04:10:28 AM »

i gave up on cars a few years ago, in favour of a city van, which helps with moving bikes around when needed and still can do all i need from a 'standard' car... renault kangoo 1.5 diesel for me.

Gurp · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2012, 12:02:04 PM »

nothing at the moment. My ole lady uses our blazer to drive to work. I ride or carpool. Will have a 82 s10 on the road in the next few weeks. When i get the motor in then im lowering it. But as of now nothing. And btw i got into riding for the gas mileage.....then i fell in love with riding .

jesus freek · « **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2012, 04:24:06 AM »

I posted this on the other thread. No cars for me(yet) but my ride is a 1998 Chevy 3/4 Ext.cab 4x4. It's prolly the last new vehicle I"ll own. She only has 134,000 It's fully loaded and has just about every option for 98 except the 3rd door. The 8 foot box has come in handy over the past 14 years hauling everything from parts bikes and projects to fire wood and deer. I LOVE MY TRUCK! The 454 gets about 10mpg but I don't worry to much about that as I'm on the CB every day its not raining hopefully till Oct/Nov here in the Hoosier! Zero rust and solid cab corners and an interior that's as clean if not cleaner than the ext!

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jesus freek · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2012, 04:24:56 AM »

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jesus freek · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2012, 04:26:00 AM »

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dave500 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2012, 04:32:05 AM »

45454545454545454545454545454545454545454545454545454545454,,yeah i dig them.

trueblue · « **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2012, 06:40:36 AM »

Quote from: dave500 on July 14, 2012, 04:32:05 AM

45454545454545454545454545454545454545454545454545454545454,,yeah i dig them.

A mate of mine had one in a HQ tonner, it's fuel consumption wasn't measured in miles to the gallons, it was gallons to the mile. He would go through 2 1/2 tanks to get from here to Brisbane, about a 2 1/2 - 3hr drive, the tank by the way was 140 litres

But it would put a silly grin on the face of anyone who rode in it, and would step sideways in a heartbeat at 100mph with even a slightly spirited push on the throttle

, I only wish I had some photos of the beast, he sold it when fuel hit $1/litre, and before I got a digital camera, oh BTW it was his daily.

jessicakoh · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2014, 03:05:39 AM »

Quote from: auro on July 13, 2012, 04:10:28 AM

i gave up on cars a few years ago, in favour of a city van, which helps with moving bikes around when needed and still can do all i need from a 'standard' car... renault kangoo 1.5 diesel for me.

How did you load up the two bike? Mind show the picture on the ram? I would like to get one Kangoo for my Kawasaki KSR.

ken65 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2014, 03:19:35 AM »

Quote from: dave500 on July 13, 2012, 02:50:22 AM

i couldnt help but post it again.

is that still your drive? if so get stuffed, . i sold my replica sandman, my hz ute, my xw sedan , my xp, my xm, a couple of nice enough xc's, .

worst still we use to use a couple of ht utes on the farm for target shooting.. OH the pain.

dave500 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2014, 03:24:39 AM »

yeah still still drive it everyday,its 1973 at my place everyday man except no flairs or body shirts!,its got the old crackle crackle full dual exhausts and the enormous quadrajet 4 barrel intake roar when you plant it,itll pull a clean 14 down the quarter,not bad for a smooth old cruiser?

ken65 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2014, 04:04:07 AM »

thats pretty quick dave, what motor is in it?

These days i just couldn't afford something that quick with 4 wheels.
occasionally when i feel the need for speed i jump on this.

it makes me appreciate the cb abit more, which i might add i finally got registered last week. ken

dave500 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2014, 04:30:23 AM »

#$%* just looking at that bike made my neck hurt!i want that power in my old 550 though!
my old hq has a 308 bored to 312,good beefed up trimatic,sig erson cam and other #$%*,idles great,had it 30 years its my only car and drive it every day,got a few million miles on it now!few paint jobs/diffs, built the motor in 92 still going strong,factory colour aswell "cyan blue"factory,its a genuine hq pemier with rare factory Tee bar console,has power steer from a hx statesman I bought and sold years and years ago.

flybox1 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:51:10 AM »

'99 V70R

The family truckster is a '12 Dodge Grand Caravan.

strynboen · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2014, 08:42:36 AM »

i have a french car...and dont care abaut cars..only if a mc fits inside...and this small cars eats easy a moped or small mc

Stev-o · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2014, 09:06:52 AM »

Quote from: ken65 on July 19, 2014, 03:19:35 AM

Quote from: dave500 on July 13, 2012, 02:50:22 AM
i couldnt help but post it again.

is that still your drive? if so get stuffed, . i sold my replica sandman, my hz ute, my xw sedan , my xp, my xm, a couple of nice enough xc's, .

worst still we use to use a couple of ht utes on the farm for target shooting.. OH the pain.

What kind of wheels are those, Dave? I like em, use to be very popular here, we called em Ansen wheels.

dhall57 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 19, 2014, 12:18:29 PM »

Alot of people I work with think Im nuts for driving this 1990 silverado with a 350 V8 the days I don't ride a bike.(18 mpg) But on the positve side CB750's fit in the back of it so good

Bailgang · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:09:07 PM »

Quote from: dhall57 on July 19, 2014, 12:18:29 PM

Alot of people I work with think Im nuts for driving this 1990 silverado with a 350 V8 the days I don't ride a bike.(18 mpg) But on the positve side CB750's fit in the back of it so good

I hear you on that. I just got a 2011 F150 not too long ago and I'm in the same situation as you, poor fuel mileage (19mpg) but my 750 fits in the 8' bed perfectly. On my previous 95 s10 I had to set the bike in diagonally to be able to close the tailgate. The hohum mpg gives me more motivation to ride the 750 more often.

petercb750 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2014, 08:27:04 PM »

2005 vz ss ute 5.7 v8 (350) and a 1969 1275cc mini cooper s, bored to 1330cc. Both make me smile.

Gaucho · « **Reply #23 on:** July 28, 2014, 12:40:55 PM »

2012 GT, six speed manual. Lowered 1.5 inches, 20" TSW wheels, Roush exhaust.

flatlander · « **Reply #24 on:** July 28, 2014, 12:53:27 PM »

i have no car... only 2 motorbikes, 3 bicycles, 1 canoe and when my dog was still alive she used to pull me on inline skates. does that count?

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #25 on:** July 28, 2014, 02:53:36 PM »

Has 4 wheels, goes beep, beep, vroom, vroom.

Don R · « **Reply #26 on:** July 29, 2014, 10:33:56 PM »

2003 GMC crew cab duallie with the 8.1 and allison trans. Lowered 8" in the back 6" in front.

ponti33602 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 30, 2014, 05:09:14 AM »

wowbagger · « **Reply #28 on:** July 30, 2014, 05:44:21 AM »

I choose my cars like I choose my bike.....whichever one starts when I need to leave.

The options are:

1999 VW Beetle
2002 Ford Ranger
1996 Ford F250
1980 International Diesel Scout Traveler
1980 International Scout Terra

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Author Topic: Since we all own motorcycles, what do you drive for a car? (Read 3262 times)

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