Why Do You Have A Bike?

I got a job involving a lot of commuting. Worked out the cost of fuel, and it was stupid.

Did some research (figured out what bike I wanted etc - and the stats for the bike - SV), and worked out I could afford to pay finance on the bike (0%), insurance, servicing, tyres and fuel, all cheaper than I could just pay for fuel in the car. Justification for the Mrs, saving in her pocket, perceived that she could spend more in the shops!

(Just didn't tell her about the possability of buying a small cheap car & running that )

Because riding bikes down country lanes is a laugh.

My brother got a SV650 curvy and I just loved the sound of that v-twin.... So I did my DAS and got a SV as well.... loving every min on it!!!

Because its cheaper than a mistress, doesnt nagg back, never has a head ache and always performs. Its my own bit of freedom.

[timwilky]

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Thrashed one or two flighty Hustlers in my teenage years but was disapointed to see changes RAM'd home a few years later.

Clever Mr H.

Like I said the Brother got himself a brand new GT in 77, I believed by then RAM had been swapped for more fins. Thankfully it was a proper GT and not an X7. Now my hustler was always fun a match for some baga****y with one too many cylinders.

Pity really that learners today are restricted to underpowered lawn mower engines in their bikes.

Originally Posted by Gmonsta

Because its cheaper than a mistress, doesnt nagg back, never has a head ache and always performs.

Oh I take it you don't actually own a bike then

[Supervox]

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

I hate bikes with a passion, I cannot for the life of me understand why I have continued to participate in this senseless pastime for 3/4 of life!

Are you sure that your current feelings aren't just caused by the bike you currently own Peter ?

Try thinking back to how you felt in your pre - D*c*t* days !! :P

Hmmmmmmm, my keyboard won't even let me type the full name now !!

[jambo]

Because it's the perfect antidote to the nanny state and desk job.

I always wanted to ride and then one day (when I was 30) I just stopped being too scared of ending up in a wheelchair and learned.

My bike was mostly for fun, but then it turned into a way to get through traffic.

Originally for commuting and transport but over time it became more for the buzz and good people you meet (well most) and after 15/20 miles of stationary traffic down the m1 yesterday, thank god for bikes

Originally Posted by jambo

Because it's the perfect antidote to the nanny state and desk job.

Bang on the money.