justin_o_guy2 wrote on 10/07/12 at 23:43:02:You can save $$$ On GAS,, But, you have an added vehicle to insure & register & maintain, & the cost of maintenance Per Mile is a Lot higher on a bike than a decent little car, PLUS you have to have a helmet & riding gear, wet weather stuff, cold weather stuff,, Its Not a $$$ saving operation,
Justin......What is the big idea bringing "reality" into the mix????
YET,, when gas gets to $5.00 a gallon? Ohhh yea,,
Yep, my nephew was saying he wanted to get a motorycle to save money on gas. I pointed out that the only way that was really possible, was to use the motorycle to replace the car.....not supplement it. My car gets 30 mpg....my motorcycle gets 54.....there is not enough difference to make up for the extra cost of the motorycle, insurance, license and taxes. Having a motorycle is my hobby however.....and that is where I spend my "discretionary income" and "fun money".