Does our bike save us money?

Ran across this article on Revzilla and thought it was pretty topical. Always playing the justification game on why I need a new seat, pipes, helibars, lights, and those other necessities.

“But Honey, think of all the money I’ll save!”

"This one worked better when a gallon of petrol cost north of $4, but it’s an old standby for anyone who needs to justify a motorcycle purchase to a significant other. Superficially, it sounds plausible. But usually, it’s a lie."
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"One of these people is saving money by riding a motorcycle. One is not. Left: Photo by Jon Ng. Right: Honda photo."

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Originally Posted by ReserveBum

Ran across this article on Revzilla and thought it was pretty topical. Always playing the justification game on why I need a new seat, pipes, helibars, lights, and those other necessities.

“But Honey, think of all the money I’ll save!”

"This one worked better when a gallon of petrol cost north of $4, but it’s an old standby for anyone who needs to justify a motorcycle purchase to a significant other. Superficially, it sounds plausible. But usually, it’s a lie."
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"One of these people is saving money by riding a motorcycle. One is not. Left: Photo by Jon Ng. Right: Honda photo."

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Even at $4 a gallon for gas, which I hope I never see again, it is hard to justify any money savings on a motorcycle...I could buy a "boat load" of gas for all the money I have spent on Cobra pipes, Mustang seat, Baggershield, Kury grips, etc. custom paint and a bunch of other "needed" motorcycle stuff....But then, where is the fun in that!!!!

For me the justification isn't that it will save me money, it is that it is equal to a car and way more fun. We needed a second car, I chose a bike that I could rely on in all situations instead. It probably costs me about the same on a yearly basis as gas savings are offset by tires and goodies, but I come home happier and justify my "toys".

My bike is an absolute money pit!!! I would be rich if I did not own it !!!! Fact…

I get better mileage in my Prius, so my answer is no.

With all the mods I've done it's as if I've been looking for ways to spend money on this ride :shock: But hey, that's part of the fun, right? So no...saving money had nothing to do with buying this bike!

Damn straight your bike saves money. What do shrinks charge to listen about the wife not allowing bike ownership? :icon_rolleyes:

Who really cares it if saves money.Way less then paying for head shrink and my goal is to drop dead when I spend my last dime-screw the kids they can make there own like momma and I did.

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Originally Posted by edgeman55

Who really cares it if saves money.Way less then paying for head shrink and my goal is to drop dead when I spend my last dime-screw the kids they can make there own like momma and I did.

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Amen brother! :soapbox: 'riding'

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Originally Posted by edgeman55

Who really cares it if saves money.Way less then paying for head shrink and my goal is to drop dead when I spend my last dime-screw the kids they can make there own like momma and I did.

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+1 :lolup:

It's funny the twist this thread took... my bike is my therapy too :icon_biggrin:

1. I still get up every morning and go to work.
2. The kids are all grown and gone.
3. The bills are all paid.
4. I do not feel the need to justify anything that i spend for my brain melt......

The $28.41 saved on gas is quickly absorbed by Rick W, Wingstuff, Baggershield,SoCal, etc. that ain't even talking riding gear such as my 3Bell, 2 Shoei, Oalkey, God only knows how many gloves and jackets and boots.

As for mileage my wife's MX5 gets better at 180 HP and is just as peppy.

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Originally Posted by srt8-in-largo

It's funny the twist this thread took... my bike is my therapy too :icon_biggrin:

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Yes - THERAPY . It was missing word I couldn't find . Riding Therapy - it is phenomenal process of recharging / refreshing or enriching our soul ; unique concept of curing all mental inefficiencies , ultimately motivating our predispositions , personality , consiousness , discipline . Riding and beautifying our machines is a peaceful transition between never ended childhood and challenging demons sleeping inside us .

It would be foolish to compare all of it to meaninglessly counted money .

Time is money and I save a hell of a lot of time riding to and from work in the car pool lane! :icon_mrgreen:

Are you kidding me! This thing is costing me a fortune. Pipes , tires , wheels , chrome , insurance! But I'm having a ball!!!

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Originally Posted by shooter

Are you kidding me! This thing is costing me a fortune. Pipes , tires , wheels , chrome , insurance! But I'm having a ball!!!

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Very well worded my friend.