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<blockquote data-quote="Dangerspouse" data-source="post: 790022" data-attributes="member: 46690"><p>I have to disagree with you there, and it's based on experience. I've had road bikes since I was 17 and got my license. In college, there was a 2 year stretch where that was all I had because I couldn't afford car insurance, gas, higher maintenance, etc. It saved me TONS going exclusively 2-wheels then. After I graduated and started making an income I did get a car, but also kept bikes (a Yamaha RD400, Kawi Triple 400, Bultaco Metralla, then that KZ-1000). They've always been less costly than car ownership, and not just on the gas mileage front. And unless that situation has changed drastically over the past 7 or 8 years that I haven't been able to ride, I really think that will still be the case.</p><p></p><p>Rain and cold are not a problem for me. I've dealt with it all. And I'll still have my SUVs if I need to haul anything large. We're talking grocery runs, doctor's appointments, and casual country rides here, not picking up masonry.</p><p></p><p>I certainly respect your opinion on this, and I understand your objections. But in all honesty, none of them are factors for me. My dad had me riding when I was 4, I started seriously racing at 11, and have had more bikes in my garage than I have teeth. I agree they are inherently more dangerous than cars, but...that's all I agree with. I've got almost 6 decades worth of riding time under my belt, and none of it tells me I can't do it again at the cost savings I've come to expect. </p><p></p><p>Of course, when I crash and burn I'll come back here and tell you I was wrong :beaten:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dangerspouse, post: 790022, member: 46690"] I have to disagree with you there, and it's based on experience. I've had road bikes since I was 17 and got my license. In college, there was a 2 year stretch where that was all I had because I couldn't afford car insurance, gas, higher maintenance, etc. It saved me TONS going exclusively 2-wheels then. After I graduated and started making an income I did get a car, but also kept bikes (a Yamaha RD400, Kawi Triple 400, Bultaco Metralla, then that KZ-1000). They've always been less costly than car ownership, and not just on the gas mileage front. And unless that situation has changed drastically over the past 7 or 8 years that I haven't been able to ride, I really think that will still be the case. Rain and cold are not a problem for me. I've dealt with it all. And I'll still have my SUVs if I need to haul anything large. We're talking grocery runs, doctor's appointments, and casual country rides here, not picking up masonry. I certainly respect your opinion on this, and I understand your objections. But in all honesty, none of them are factors for me. My dad had me riding when I was 4, I started seriously racing at 11, and have had more bikes in my garage than I have teeth. I agree they are inherently more dangerous than cars, but...that's all I agree with. I've got almost 6 decades worth of riding time under my belt, and none of it tells me I can't do it again at the cost savings I've come to expect. Of course, when I crash and burn I'll come back here and tell you I was wrong :beaten: [/QUOTE]
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