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."