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DRKS1D3 · 08-30-2012, 11:09 AM

Both my motorcycle and my Camaro are only used as weekend/fun vehicles. Lately, I have been finding myself always driving the Camaro on nice weekends and neglecting my poor Harley (I haven't ridden it since June and I used to ride it quite a bit). Since Summer will soon be coming to an end, I've decided to get it out of the garage more. Anybody else in the same boat with another "fun vehicle" being parked all too often? Post pics of the other vehicle if you have them!

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woodj · 08-30-2012, 11:14 AM

I've let my wife take over the driving duties on this one. I'd rather take the Camaro out for a spin. Last time I drove the Mustang was a couple of months ago.

2012 ZL1#1658 · 08-30-2012, 11:16 AM

Nice problem to have.

GaBoy25 · 08-30-2012, 11:18 AM

Toy in my sig rarely gets driven. Dumped 10k into that truck months ago and now I regret the hell out of it

PsychoZL1 · 08-30-2012, 11:22 AM

I've been neglecting my motorcycle too since getting my Camaro SS! Poor thing! :(

purkel · 08-30-2012, 11:28 AM

I havent driven my Chevelle all summer after getting my Camaro.

Renegade · 08-30-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by purkel

I havent driven my Chevelle all summer after getting my Camaro.

That's one sweet clean ride.

kauffjd3 · 08-30-2012, 11:35 AM

Here is my camaros garage mate.

molsonbrador · 08-30-2012, 12:39 PM

My poor pickup is covered in bird schidt. Nice car purkel.

2010 SSRS · 08-30-2012, 12:45 PM

It's a great thing to have a choice of multiple bad azz vehicles

1BADLS3 · 08-30-2012, 12:47 PM

Between two drivers in our house, we had 3 cars and 2 motorcycles.

It became evident with the acquisition of my Camaro and also a 3rd vehicle, that the bikes weren't getting used as much. In the same timeframe, two of our friends were hit while riding motorcycles. Over the years, my other half and I had some close calls on our bikes, and he was hit at one point a long time ago. So, there was the realization that we aren't necessarily getting OLDER, but that at some point the level of risk associated with riding became worrisome.

In 2011, we decided to wait a year before doing anything with the bikes--to simply let them sit, and ride then when we got the itch. It became a chore--since they'd sit so much, just going out for a ride meant doing a full inspection of fluids, air pressures, and everything else. Dressing up in gear. Extracting the bikes from their spots in our 2-car garage. Then, once we were on the road, rebuilding skill and awareness and riding defensively. All of this to enjoy motorcycles in the roughly ~3 month period of warm/dry weather we get here in the Northwest.

Totally not worth it!!! I loved my Ducati...lots of good times. But in that year i discovered that I really wasn't going to miss riding it much anymore. So, in May 2012 I parted ways with it. We sold the other Ducati about a month later.

heRS · 08-30-2012, 01:46 PM

Yes well the Untidy Whitey's day is coming. I park my Camaro in about 2 more months until spring. Here's the you-tube of my commute out of "the holler" in wintertime.

http://youtu.be/WlWpInm28SU

INTIMIDAT3R · 08-30-2012, 01:53 PM

I'm lucky enough to have 2 Camaros and neither gets neglected.

soloknight6 · 08-30-2012, 01:55 PM

My bike never gets ridden any more. Mainly cause its not desert season though.

08-30-2012, 11:14 AM	#2
woodj Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 658 View My Garage	I've let my wife take over the driving duties on this one. I'd rather take the Camaro out for a spin. Last time I drove the Mustang was a couple of months ago. Attached Images __________________ K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster Outlaw axle backs, Vertini 20" Wheels, Sparks Restorations SS Emblems, GM Wind Restrictor, Splash Guards

08-30-2012, 11:35 AM	#8
kauffjd3 Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 216 View My Garage	Here is my camaros garage mate. Attached Images __________________ 2SS/RS lS3 RJT, 3in SLP Catback

08-30-2012, 12:45 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	It's a great thing to have a choice of multiple bad azz vehicles __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-30-2012, 01:46 PM	#12
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Yes well the Untidy Whitey's day is coming. I park my Camaro in about 2 more months until spring. Here's the you-tube of my commute out of "the holler" in wintertime. http://youtu.be/WlWpInm28SU Attached Images __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

08-30-2012, 01:55 PM	#14
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	My bike never gets ridden any more. Mainly cause its not desert season though. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!

08-30-2012, 11:09 AM	#1
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Other vehicles getting neglected? Both my motorcycle and my Camaro are only used as weekend/fun vehicles. Lately, I have been finding myself always driving the Camaro on nice weekends and neglecting my poor Harley (I haven't ridden it since June and I used to ride it quite a bit). Since Summer will soon be coming to an end, I've decided to get it out of the garage more. Anybody else in the same boat with another "fun vehicle" being parked all too often? Post pics of the other vehicle if you have them! __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

08-30-2012, 11:16 AM	#3
2012 ZL1#1658 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1658 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsauken, NJ Posts: 595	Nice problem to have.

08-30-2012, 11:22 AM	#5
PsychoZL1 Drives: 2015 Challenger SRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Roy, UT Posts: 1,002	I've been neglecting my motorcycle too since getting my Camaro SS! Poor thing! :(

08-30-2012, 11:28 AM	#6
purkel Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Walnut Creek CA Posts: 112 View My Garage	I havent driven my Chevelle all summer after getting my Camaro.

08-30-2012, 12:39 PM	#9
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	My poor pickup is covered in bird schidt. Nice car purkel.

08-30-2012, 12:47 PM	#11
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	Between two drivers in our house, we had 3 cars and 2 motorcycles. It became evident with the acquisition of my Camaro and also a 3rd vehicle, that the bikes weren't getting used as much. In the same timeframe, two of our friends were hit while riding motorcycles. Over the years, my other half and I had some close calls on our bikes, and he was hit at one point a long time ago. So, there was the realization that we aren't necessarily getting OLDER, but that at some point the level of risk associated with riding became worrisome. In 2011, we decided to wait a year before doing anything with the bikes--to simply let them sit, and ride then when we got the itch. It became a chore--since they'd sit so much, just going out for a ride meant doing a full inspection of fluids, air pressures, and everything else. Dressing up in gear. Extracting the bikes from their spots in our 2-car garage. Then, once we were on the road, rebuilding skill and awareness and riding defensively. All of this to enjoy motorcycles in the roughly ~3 month period of warm/dry weather we get here in the Northwest. Totally not worth it!!! I loved my Ducati...lots of good times. But in that year i discovered that I really wasn't going to miss riding it much anymore. So, in May 2012 I parted ways with it. We sold the other Ducati about a month later.

08-30-2012, 01:53 PM	#13
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	I'm lucky enough to have 2 Camaros and neither gets neglected.