Wants.

"norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback" (norskracer98) 11/07/2014 at 12:22 • Filed to: None

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Right now I have a really bad want for an MGB GT and a Triumph motorcycle. I know I can't afford either and it likely wouldn't be a smart financial decision at this point in my life.

BoulderZ > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 12:25

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The heart wants what the heart wants, and rationality doesn't get a say in it. At least your heart seems to have discerning taste in motoring.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 12:25

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It's not like they're making vintage MGs or Triumphs anymore, so it wouldn't really be a bad financial decision assuming that you can keep costs down and plan to hold onto it for a long time.

Sam > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 12:26

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Triumph bikes aren't too terrible. There really isn't much that CAN go wrong on one.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > BoulderZ 11/07/2014 at 12:26

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Well not having like any money and being 16 also kind of plays into not being able to right now.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 11/07/2014 at 12:28

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It's more my age and my overall lack of money. But if I could find an MGB GT for a good price I'd have it for a long time. Hopefully it wouldn't give me a lot of issues.

lone_liberal > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 12:31

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I understand the MG want but I'd probably go BMW clown shoe to get my fill of slightly weird coupe styling.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 12:33

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How's the space for a car? I don't know if the same applies wherever you are, but in my neck of the woods, rusted out non-runners that need to be brought back to life are practically nothing. I've seen batches of parts and bodies that could make a complete car with enough effort listed for practically nothing.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 11/07/2014 at 12:37

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We live in the city part of where I live so we don't really have a lot of space for an extra car that just sits. Also our driveway is kind of a hill.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 12:38

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Weeellllllllllll. At least the MG B is a ridiculously popular classic car, with spares of any and many sorts available, so at least nothing is stupidly rare and exceedingly expensive.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 11/07/2014 at 12:40

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Yeah, this is true. I think the B GT is slightly more reliable than the roadster.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 12:44

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Or, you could do a Rover V8 swap. Mind you, the standard iron block BMC engine in the B is a tough old bird. I've heard some being able to push 190,000 miles without a rebuild.

jsn081 > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 12:45

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Modern Triumphs can be had relatively cheap as they've been around since 2001. I picked up my 2001 for $2300 last year. I bought it as a base for a build, but there was no reason it couldn't have been ridden as-is for many more miles. Only necessary maintenance at the time was a leaky front fork seal and worn front brake pads. They are great bikes and run forever with minimal maintenance.

evil2win > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 13:01

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I've owned both. If you really want them you need to get them. Then you will either be done with them forever, or spawn a lifelong love of British motors.

BoulderZ > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 13:43

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Call it "planning". Sounds better than "daydreaming". Also gets you in to the thinking that you will one day do it.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > evil2win 11/07/2014 at 13:43

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Only thing is what about the winter time? I don't know how well an MGB will do in the winter.

evil2win > evil2win 11/07/2014 at 15:42

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Not that I'd recommend it to anyone, but I rode a 1963 triumph Bonneville through two colorado winters.

bob and john > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 20:57

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easier to get a britsh bike. much cheaper. you should read my articles on bikes :P. Maybe convince your parents to help out....

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > bob and john 11/07/2014 at 20:59

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Which one? You've had like 30! Yeah, that's gonna be a conversation for the ages...

bob and john > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 21:00

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ohh, you gave me an idea for another one...how to convince your parents to help you get a bike..

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > bob and john 11/07/2014 at 21:01

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OOOh, that's gonna be a good read!

bob and john > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 11/07/2014 at 21:02

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well, I had to do it too, So I have some experience on the matter :P

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > bob and john 11/07/2014 at 21:06

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Yeah, I'll be awaiting that!