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Old 09-13-2006, 06:51 PM
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Hey guys, I am buying a bike on friday, and was wondering if you like it a lot better now that you have both. What I am asking pretty much is it really worth the cash for the bike or do you think you should have spent that money modding your car??
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It's really like comparing apples to oranges. You can make your car as fast as you want, but it doesn't compare to the feeling of cruising around on a bike.
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You'll end up going in phases... One week, all I'll do is ride the bike. The next 2weeks, I'm in the car. It's fun to havve both, but a pain choosing which one to take out.
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Neither one of my cars will never be as fast as my bike is on the street. It is a true rush. It will make you feel like your car is really sloooowwww.
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Its fun having both, I can either go out with my car buddies cruising or I can get together with my bike buddies and have some fun.

As far as the "save the cash and mod the car" you could but the bike will be faster, more reliable, and better gas mileage. Find another vehicle that can run 10's and get 42 miles to the gallon.
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Originally Posted by BlueZnR6
Its fun having both, I can either go out with my car buddies cruising or I can get together with my bike buddies and have some fun.

As far as the "save the cash and mod the car" you could but the bike will be faster, more reliable, and better gas mileage. Find another vehicle that can run 10's and get 42 miles to the gallon.
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I would get the bike. Nothing enclosed around, freedom man....That is all a bike is.
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Another vote for a bike..... Nice to have both options, a high perf. car as well as a high performance economy vehicle lol.
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I would get the bike, has a lot higher resale value compaired to mods that won't come close. The bike is faster hands down, and will be a lot more fun. If I had to choose between my bike and car the 04 CTSV would be gone. I really like the bike and would not give it up for anything. Sure it is dangerous but what isn't now days, just leaving the house is dangerous....

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Agreed, youll end up in phases, but the bike is only going to make your car feel slow, really slow. A bike is great to have to go out and relax. Its always nice to have a change. Good luck.
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Bike, hands down.

I am selling my Z-28 as it is getting neglected because of bikes.

I drive a truck every day and have several bikes for fun.
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I want a bike so bad I can taste it. Once I get my land sold I may try to track down a nice used one, probably a 750 Gixxer. It'd help out with the gas going to work every day.
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My 1994 pulls harder then my bike. I can do a wheelie easier in the car then I can on the bike... I like both but really enjoy going on rides...
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I love having both, nuthin like leaning your bike in a corner or slap the throttle back and hold on for dear life but its true it does make your car feel slow after you have ridin.
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Bike definately worth it for me. I use it as my commuter as well. Car usually comes out on Fridays and weekend. I use to be able the choose from 3 bikes but not anymore. As performance goes, well my ninja would bring the front wheel up even at 110+. That bitch is bad, as well as GSXR-1000. O yeah, and also my bike saves me some cash on gas alone.
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twisties = bike

When dragging, it's a toss up.

What kind of bike are you getting?
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Originally Posted by 97ssmokem
My 1994 pulls harder then my bike. I can do a wheelie easier in the car then I can on the bike... I like both but really enjoy going on rides...
thats because you didnt get a real bike

but i cant talk, my bike is an old 87 honda xl600r dual sport
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Sry I haven't replied guys, I am buying a 2001 gsxr 750 cammed, full exhaust yoshi + headers, programmed, tuned, mercedes benz custom silver ,etc
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i own both you cant beat just getting on a bike and cruisin its a different feeling then cruisin in a car!!
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There's nothing like going out on a Saturday afternoon and hitting up the twisties. My car TA usually gets driven about once a week because I ride the bike so much.



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