my car is considered a total wreck!

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VermilionX · Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:11 pm

so i took my car today since there's a chance it would rain and i don't wanna ride in the rain again like i did yesterday. it sucked!

and also, i took it to the bodyshop for an estimate for the claim i made to the other drivers' insurance.

they said it's a total... im not surprised since it's old.

this better work on my favor. and if i do get money, im thinking of buying an old but reliable pickup truck that i can use to haul my bike.

but i haven't done my reseach yet so i dunno how feasible and affordable it is to find and buy an old but reliable truck that can haul my bike when i get to have trackdays.

anyway... good luck to me.

Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:14 pm

Trucks rule. But suck with gas mileage. Ecspecially if you want to haul the bike. You'll probably want a half-ton for that. You'll also need ramps. Best bet gas mileage would be a 2wd 5 speed truck.

jmillheiser · Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:35 pm

I would recommend a smaller 2wd truck like a ranger, S10, or toyota pickup.

Look at an extended cab (not the 4 door crew cabs) for some more room. These have a 6 foot bed which is enough to carry a bike.

The smaller truck will be better on gas and easier to drive in LA traffic. Try to get a v6 instead of a 4 cylinder, gas milage is about the same as the 4 banger but has more power.

BuzZz · #4 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:27 pm

Who needs exellent low-speed riding skills?

People who are trying to load bikes into the back of trucks!!!!

Oh P-U-L-E-Z-Z-Z, video tape that for me!

#5 Unread post by **Sev** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:29 pm

BuzZz wrote:Who needs exellent low-speed riding skills?

People who are trying to load bikes into the back of trucks!!!!

Oh P-U-L-E-Z-Z-Z, video tape that for me!

Coke on moniter you prick, you owe me a 19 inch flatscreen....

VermilionX · Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:32 pm

BuzZz wrote:Who needs exellent low-speed riding skills?

People who are trying to load bikes into the back of trucks!!!!

Oh P-U-L-E-Z-Z-Z, video tape that for me!

i don't think i'll have a problem getting my bike up a truck w/ the proper ramp.

getting it down though... i dunno how i can do it, i dunno if i can balance my bike going in reverse.

#7 Unread post by **Sev** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:35 pm

Just have a friend back the truck up REAL fast then slam on the brakes. The second the back tire comes clear of the truck bed you GUN it and have your friend throw it into 1st and floor it, he goes left, you go right... and OH MAN, make sure you have the camera.

VermilionX · Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:41 pm

Sevulturus wrote:Just have a friend back the truck up REAL fast then slam on the brakes. The second the back tire comes clear of the truck bed you GUN it and have your friend throw it into 1st and floor it, he goes left, you go right... and OH MAN, make sure you have the camera.

that would be wicked sweet!

if only i could do that for real.

Shiv · #9 Unread post by **Shiv** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:43 pm

Won't know til you try.

I'll volunteer my truck next time I'm in CA.

Hell I'll even bring my camera (it has video capabilities).

BuzZz · #10 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:56 pm

VermilionX wrote:
i don't think i'll have a problem getting my bike up a truck w/ the proper ramp.

What 'you don't think' can bite you in the azz. Or bust you jaw on the tailgate when the front end drops off the ramp. Wait till you see how thin any ramp starts looking when your halfway up it.

VermilionX wrote: getting it down though... i dunno how i can do it, i dunno if i can balance my bike going in reverse.

Don't 'you think' these 2 things are just a tiny bit related?

Keep that scarf handy, it'll make a good make-shift sling.