| Author | Message | ||
     Eboos |
Due to my current finance situation, I am about to sell my 03 Mach 1. This is my only car (other then a 71 Cutlass that I am restoring), and this should make this winter pretty interesting. The elimination of my car payments, and the large cost of gas should put me in quite a better spot. Just one car payment would pay for suitable winter gear. I am looking forward to it. | ||
| Aeholton |
You are a brave soul. You live in Massachusetts, right? Do you get any freezing rain there? Make sure you have a good rain suit and some heated clothing. | ||
| Beachbuell |
Looking forward to riding in sub freezing temps at 8 in the morning? Nah, I'll pass. As far as not having 4 wheels. Been there, done that. But, this was in central Florida. 2 years worth of motorcycle only living, everyone should try it once in their lives. It was fun and interesting, you figure out some creative ways to get stuff from point A to B. I really enjoyed those two years of my life! No freezing temps, but lots of rain riding in the summer time. Best of luck and ride safe! | ||
| Old_man |
I have a buddy, who, when he got out of the army didn't know how to drive a car. I taught him how to ride a motorcycle. He had a bike that he rode year-round to get to work. We live in Pittsburgh, the winters are cold and snowy. He never missed a days work because of the weather. | ||
| Firebolteric_ma |
Brave soul indeed. Don't you have a wife/kids? Does she at least have a car? | ||
| Prez |
hey eboos, sell the mach 1, put what would be the "payment" in a envelope. and in about 3 or 4 months go buy an old toyota or nissan truck.. you can get a great condition,early nineties,toyota for about 1,500 to 2,000..and it will run forever..and insurance is cheap. so you'll have to keep tha same financial budget for a few more months,but atleast you wont ride in the snow All winter.. any way ya go,,good luck | ||
| Ryker77 |
increase you bodly harm and health insurance. Riding in the rain, sleet, snow, or ice greatly increases your chance of injury. BTW you can own a car for less than 3k. Just not a facny v8 sports car | ||
| V8basil |
I also live in Mass, buy a cheap 500.$ car! The winters are too harsh and unsafe for just a bike. BE careful in the cold, it is tough riding! | ||
| Eboos |
A new opportunity just presented itself. I may not have to sell the car after all. We would have kept the wife's car. | ||
| Sparky |
A cheap used sidecar could probably be had for mere pittance. But then, you'd have to unlearn everything you know about riding motorcycles and learn how to ride an asymetrical, 3-axle, right-turn-suicidal, suspension-challenging, wind-dragging, gas-hogging, dog-loving chick magnet. Are you in? Sparky Former Harley-Equalean pilot | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I used to ride my KLR250 in the winter. Not a pleasant thing. Do not attempt without knobbies! | ||
| Brucelee |
I lived in MA and tried a winter of riding the bike to work. Best of luck to you. Up your health and death benefit insurances. | ||
| Bake |
I remember being young and poor, rode till the seat froze. Don't miss that part of being young! | ||
| Grndskpr |
A cheap used sidecar could probably be had for mere pittance Where i have yet to find one R | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
I know what Grndskpr want's one for, don't sell him one, I don't want to die. | ||
| Eboos |
I am keeping the car. Things have turned around pretty well. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/4062/227261.html?1158180772 |
