Comments on: Is A Motorcycle A Good Option To Save On Gas?

By: caldacow

caldacow — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:54:35 +0000

A motorcycle is a fantastic way to reduce fuel use, but unless your driving a really long way on a regular basis, the initial cost of the motorcycle and gear will trump anything your saving on gas. If you really enjoy it it can make commuting fun and cheap, but for most people they don’t realize you can’t just hop on a bike and go somewhere. You have to plan with the weather (No Rain) and you have to put on all kinds of special clothes. Good luck and have fun, I recommend you see if you like biking before you buy.

By: SID~U.S.

SID~U.S. — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:34:11 +0000

some what of a good answer Tom B, thats what i was going to point out if you shell out a couple of thousands for a bike did you save anything , like when your tank holds four gallons and you drive around to save 5 cents a gallon wow you saved 20 cents

By: Augydogg

Augydogg — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:58:44 +0000

I have been primarily getting around on a motorcycle for the past 10 years so I can speak with a little bit of knowledge here:
DON”T DO IT.
1.) I doubt that you will save any money on gas because purchasing the motorcycle, accessories, special clothing etc., will negate any gas savings for many years to come.
2.) I have nearly been killed several times by inconsiderate automobile drivers that pull right in front of me. For some reason, other motorists don’t see motorcyclists or they just don’t care if they kill one – lately I think it is the latter.
3.) Riding a motorcycle is addictive and after awhile you will be hooked and won’t be able to give it up. I have been in a couple of accidents and have been hurt pretty good, but I keep on riding. I am at the point where I can’t seem to quit.
4.) One day I will probably die on my bike – it won’t be my fault, but that of some teenage girl, old man, or some jerk that is just in too big of a hurry and they will take me out with their car.
These points come from someone that loves to ride a motorcycle and is pretty good at it – remember that.