Selling my cage, going all in

**Phantom Limb** · 27th September 2012, 10:30

I've come to a realization recently.
When I first decided to take the leap from 2 smoke MX bikes to a road bike, the choice was based entirely on cheap transport to commute to work in rush hour Auckland traffic.

Over the years I changed my habits in stages:
1. Only taking the bike on sunny days to work.

2. Only taking the cage to work on fridays and driving on weekends, otherwise commuting to work on the bike unless it was really shit weather wise.

3. Commuting on the bike 5 days a week rain or shine, only caging on the weekends.

For the past month now, I have driven my cage only once and when I drive it, I am wishing I was on the bike. So I thought, "why do I even have a car?".
So I'm flicking the 4 wheeler and going 2 wheels exclusive, why the hell not?

-More space in the shed for playing with my motors and other projects.
-Setting up a home Gym.
-Not needing an excuse to jump on the bike and go for a burn on weekends.

Is anyone else wrestling with this decision?
What's holding you back?

**GrayWolf** · 27th September 2012, 10:52

Originally Posted by Phantom Limb

I've come to a realization recently.
When I first decided to take the leap from 2 smoke MX bikes to a road bike, the choice was based entirely on cheap transport to commute to work in rush hour Auckland traffic.

Over the years I changed my habits in stages:
1. Only taking the bike on sunny days to work.

2. Only taking the cage to work on fridays and driving on weekends, otherwise commuting to work on the bike unless it was really shit weather wise.

3. Commuting on the bike 5 days a week rain or shine, only caging on the weekends.

For the past month now, I have driven my cage only once and when I drive it, I am wishing I was on the bike. So I thought, "why do I even have a car?".
So I'm flicking the 4 wheeler and going 2 wheels exclusive, why the hell not?

-More space in the shed for playing with my motors and other projects.
-Setting up a home Gym.
-Not needing an excuse to jump on the bike and go for a burn on weekends.

Is anyone else wrestling with this decision?
What's holding you back?

Welcome to the 'club' Phantom. I've only owned 5 cars in my entire life. Sometimes (like grocery shopping, or buying large items) it can be a pain in da ass. But otherwise?

**ducatilover** · 27th September 2012, 11:01

Personally I've never needed an excuse, I just prefer being on a bike, weather isn't an issue

**Phantom Limb** · 27th September 2012, 11:13

Originally Posted by GrayWolf

Welcome to the 'club' Phantom. I've only owned 5 cars in my entire life. Sometimes (like grocery shopping, or buying large items) it can be a pain in da ass. But otherwise?

Yeah I thought about that one, then the wife's cage can be aprehended for the purpose.

**G4L4XY** · 27th September 2012, 11:53

I swapped my car for a road bike...

Didn't have a license, didn't even know how to ride!

Hows that for all in

**Spazman727** · 27th September 2012, 16:11

I'm planning on doing that too, only thing stopping me selling the car is the crack in the windscreen that I need to get around to having fixed. I know I don't need a car cause I haven't used it since the start of the year.

**Banditbandit** · 27th September 2012, 16:16

Originally Posted by GrayWolf

Welcome to the 'club' Phantom. I've only owned 5 cars in my entire life. Sometimes (like grocery shopping, or buying large items) it can be a pain in da ass. But otherwise?

Same .. I've had five cages since 1974 .. an Austin A40, A Morrie thou, a Hillman Hunter, a Holden Ute (westie dream machine) and now a Nissan Terrano ... (tows the boat)

I leave the Terrano for the wife (except when I need to tow the boat) ... basically ride all year round ... Yeah . shopping can be a pain, but when I was single (and didnt have any kind of cage) I got a week's worth of graceries in a Ventura Bag. The only thing that is harder to move is wood and chook food ..

**Road kill** · 27th September 2012, 18:43

My 5 meter Kayak would look pretty silly strapped across the back of a Triumph twin,,and firearms tend to attract the fuzz now days,,so I think I'll keep my 4x4 ute thanks.

I tend to stear clear of "bike only" types,,,they strike me as being a bit short in other departments as well

Plus I like telling people I've owned dozens of cars,bikes,trucks,boats,and I live a pretty full life.

Hope St Peters first words arn't "what have you done with your life ? " at lest for the dumb cunts that self impose their own stupid limits that is.

I'm safe because I can answer "more than you cunt" so open the gate before I kick it down.

Never driven a car and never will,,,what dumb cunt said that huh

**haydes55** · 27th September 2012, 22:43

Originally Posted by Road kill

Never driven a car and never will,,,what dumb cunt said that huh

More like "Driven a car, Meh"

In reply to OP My car/umbrella is being used when I'm feeling under the weather or I'm being lazy. TBH I'm not selling my car because
1) It's back up if the bike doesn't start (God forbid!) for some reason at 7am when I'm trying to get to work
2) I don't think I would get much for my car and I'm not desperate for cash
3) Being single, and not having a full bike licence or spare gear it would be hard to take a girl on dates (no back seat privacy

)

I might sell the car eventually for a van or ute to carry a race bike of some type when I have the money.

**Maha** · 28th September 2012, 07:43

Originally Posted by GrayWolf

Welcome to the 'club' Phantom. I've only owned 5 cars in my entire life. Sometimes (like grocery shopping, or buying large items) it can be a pain in da ass. But otherwise?

Get things delivered?
Obviously lifestyle/marital status dictates your ownership of any particular vehicle.

**rastuscat** · 28th September 2012, 07:56

Wife has a cage, she takes it to work six days a week.

My only choice is the motorbike or my collection of bicycles.

It's a pain at times, but forces me to lead a simpler life.

Bonus is the 14 year old cant keep asking me for rides to here there and everywhere.

**nzspokes** · 28th September 2012, 07:58

I only have a car to move the kids. all other times is the bike.

**skippa1** · 28th September 2012, 08:06

have to have a company vehicle so I cant commute on the bike.....need the car to race around picking up stuff, taking clients out, getting the company brand out there. Its imposed....I tried "how about a company motorcycle".....apparantly the clients wouldnt like it

**GrayWolf** · 28th September 2012, 11:20

Originally Posted by Maha

Get things delivered?
Obviously lifestyle/marital status dictates your ownership of any particular vehicle.

Even when married with 2 sprogs, she owned the car, I always had a bike, and as |Rastus points out, sure removes the issue of transporting teenagers about, and then pleading to borrow the car for the night.... 2 of the cars I owned were 'ex kids car' a Datsun 180B and a Bulldog (austin allegro) we sure did allow/buy ours WRX turbo's NOT!

Originally Posted by Road kill

My 5 meter Kayak would look pretty silly strapped across the back of a Triumph twin,,and firearms tend to attract the fuzz now days,,so I think I'll keep my 4x4 ute thanks.

I tend to stear clear of "bike only" types,,,they strike me as being a bit short in other departments as well

Plus I like telling people I've owned dozens of cars,bikes,trucks,boats,and I live a pretty full life.

Hope St Peters first words arn't "what have you done with your life ? " at lest for the dumb cunts that self impose their own stupid limits that is.

I'm safe because I can answer "more than you cunt" so open the gate before I kick it down.

Never driven a car and never will,,,what dumb cunt said that huh

You're 100% correctIi AM short in 'other departments' Car ownership!

I tend to avoid mixing with those who think owning dozens of cars, bikes, kayaks and firearms equates to having had a full life?