what to do?

[slepysal]

Well I ve been wanting to get a bike for a while, so Im debating on wether to sell the BBW . I'm kinda torn on this. I dont have much invested in it, but it is a drivable project I've been offered 2,000 for it as it sits.
Yea I know this is more of a rant but what to do?

[markeb01]

That's a tough one. About all you can do is weigh how much fun you'll have with a bike compared to the potential sellers remorse once the truck is gone.

[72bigred]

Few thoughts.. Not sure what kind of bike you are looking for but regaurdless. You can drive this truck and watch the value grow and if $2000 is what you need for your bike how hard is coming up with 2k over finding another truck for 2k in the same shape yours is in. If you can easily pick up another truck well then its a coin flip.. Its all about whats in your heart.. I love to ride although I am a value kind of person and like to watch my money grow as I ride/drive.. New cars/bikes to me are just throw away transportation.. So its a personal choice.

GL on what you decide


BigR

72 Chev Blazer
68 SS396
60 SB Fleet... current build for the wife

[LILRED66]

Well put. There is no driving experience that I get more enjoyment from, than rolling in one of my 4-5-6 Chevy trucks. I have owned bikes, boats and PWC's and none of them put a smile on my face, like my trucks. My personal experience has been these trucks are appreciating assets and unlike other vehicles, they don't begin depreciating upon leaving the lot.

Sell some unwanted/unused items, to raise the $2K for the bike and keep the truck!!!

[slepysal]

Tuff one no doubt. I have my 60 fleet, and that is one I will not let go Thanks for the input

[jason65]

Good luck Sal. I would hate to choose between my Road King and the 65.
What kind of scoot are you looking at?

[jchav62]

That is a tough. Me, I love these trucks and I know you do to. Yet, you can have the best of both worlds. You have the 60 to still cruise in and a bike to ride. What kind of bike are you looking at?

[Nailz]

Yup, im with Joe. I totally dig your Fleet, so why not get a bike and have both? You thinking bagger, bar hopper, or SOA club style dyna with a fairing haha?

[MacAttack]

Damn - I want your truck.

Need it like another hole-in-the-head, can't afford it, and have no place to put it - but I want it. Good luck with your decision.

Mac.

[1962k20]

I have a 67 hardtail springer I'll trade ya!

[slepysal]

Originally Posted by 1962k20

I have a 67 hardtail springer I'll trade ya!

Wow that would be sweet!!
Im in the same boat as Mac, no space !!! Im looking to get a a small vulcan or v-star .Yea I know " What no Harley?" No not in my price range ........
I will keep you all posted, and again thanks for your input
And Nailz your truck rocks !

[halfcockedcustoms]

Originally Posted by slepysal

Wow that would be sweet!!
Im in the same boat as Mac, no space !!! Im looking to get a a small vulcan or v-star .Yea I know " What no Harley?" No not in my price range ........
I will keep you all posted, and again thanks for your input
And Nailz your truck rocks !

I have owned a v star 650 and own a vn900 now,, both great bikes

['63GENIII]

I've got my '63K and a '77 jockey shifted Police Special with 18" apes. I'd probably shoot myself if I had to part with one (or both). If I had 2K to play with, I'd keep an eye out for an older American running basket. In this area, you can find them pretty cheap. Alot of people bought the before the Dot Com and R.E. busts and are trying to get rid of them. Be patient! You're good with the tools and keeping it running will be about the same as the BBW but twice as cool as rice...may not run as well or be as quiet, but MUCH cooler! Good luck.

[1962k20]

Originally Posted by slepysal

Wow that would be sweet!!
Im in the same boat as Mac, no space !!! Im looking to get a a small vulcan or v-star .Yea I know " What no Harley?" No not in my price range ........
I will keep you all posted, and again thanks for your input
And Nailz your truck rocks !

Its not a Harley, Triumph 650 bonnie,. Looks like a harley but has that unique sound all its own. Havnt ridden it in a few years. Its fun but I enjoy my trucks more. And a bike does kinda kill the truck budget.

[slepysal]

Originally Posted by 1962k20

Its not a Harley, Triumph 650 bonnie,. Looks like a harley but has that unique sound all its own. Havnt ridden it in a few years. Its fun but I enjoy my trucks more. And a bike does kinda kill the truck budget.

Yea Trumpets have ther own sound !! Still tossing around ,maybe it's the nice ( soon to change ) spring liike days weve had , that has me leaning towords a bike

[jason65]

If I wouldn't have gotten a motorcycle my truck would have taken 3 years less time to finish. At least now the scoots paid for so it wont mess with my 4x4 build money. Theres always cooler floor boards, bags, lights, controls, seat, pipes, CROME! A motorcycle can sure kill a trucks budget.

['63GENIII]

Yeah but I know the area where he's gonna be ridin' that scoot and he does have a dilemma on his hands. Skyline, Four Corners, Highway 9, LosGatos and Spring is right around the corner. On the other hand, the BBW looks pretty tight and if you sell it local, you'll probably see it driving around...that in itself would kill me! Kinda like seeing an old girlfriend looking real good except with another dude.

[Chevy Fleetside]

I sold my BMW because I didn't want to make the payments anymore. I ended up buying a 2007 Kawasaki KLR650 for $2200. I was paying almost $300 a month for a 2007 BMW GS1200 that I hardly rode. I think my choice was good. I will probably add another low $ bike that I can take on long trips. The bikes are fun but after 30 years of riding my fear level has gone up, and I prefer to be nice and warm in my truck..