Sup everyone, been a lurker for a long ass time and was planning on getting an S2000 for years. Decided to post up because recently I had to crash test my bike when some idiot decided to stop in the middle of traffic in the right hand lane to make a left. I was behind an SUV and sped up to pass on the right (couldn't see the car or the car behind it from where I was) and as soon as I came around, . I swerved to go around but the car I passed was right next to me, so I had to grab a bunch of front brake while still leaned cuz I was running out of space and hit the asphalt around 35-40. Bike flipped, and I just found out today that the damage is somewhere around $8500. I was definately planning on getting back on the horse but I didn't expect it to be totalled. I realized I was pretty damn lucky to not have a car run over me and I'm beginning to think I'd much rather take it to the track. I'm a student right now so I don't think that's such a good idea on the wallet but the 6 grand or so I'll get from the bike will allow me to sell my car and finally get the S2000. I realize the inherent dangers of riding a bike but it's such an awesome adrenaline rush... I just don't know how I can compare it to driving an S2000.

Decided the best place to post up was a bike forum on S2ki where folks would understand both sides of the game. What would you do if you had to choose between the bike or the s2k?

 

I only had a bike (05 600RR) for a year before I got my S2000, but now that I have both my bike sits around a lot. I would much prefer to own an S2000 over a bike anyday, but having both is a blessing. You can't really compare the two in terms of enjoyment because they are such different experiences.

 

As much as I love my bike, if I could only have one or the other then it would have to be the S2000.

 

If you want both then really, you need both. I use my S2000...DeLorme State Atlas on passenger seat....to learn routes in areas I'm not familiar with so I can ride them later on my motorcycle and lead day-rides from memory.

Steve

 

Given your recent history? Get the car. You'll live longer. You're getting too much adrenaline rush in traffic.

 

[QUOTE=sstodvictory,Feb 14 2007, 01:10 PM]If you want both then really, you need both.

 

See my post above

I'm fortunate enough to not have to choose now

 

I won't live without a bike (at least while I'm employed!). I am living without my S2K. But you need to decide for yourself how much "motorcycling" is a part of your life.

 

-can you ride all year round (weather) security for the bike (garage)?
-i really would not consider a bike unless i had a place to work on it?
-actually i would get rid of both but don't know enough of the situation.

getoff:
i did the same thing to myself, no big. dead plastics, were covered from previous whatever. dead instrument cluster replaced via ebay. a local peep did some welding on the frame, $40. i was wearing jacket, helmet, boots... and was in good shape. shiz happens and when its your time i dont think it matters if your on the bike or in the car. fix the bike for cheep and go on.

i had a 15min work commute, most of the time it is like a hour, and someone ran a red light to t-bone me in a wrangler. i think they were doing >50mph.

 

Take the money and go to an MSF course because you did some dangerous, stupid riding right there.