Two bikes at once?
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02-12-2011, 07:47 PM
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Two bikes at once?
Hey there guys,
I have a conundrum...(don't know how to spell it)
I really really want to keep both of my CBRs on the road, but I can't decide wither money will allow me too.
See the point is that I commute to work daily, and it's close (7 miles each way) but I really want to keep my 125 for the work runs and quick out and about and keep the 600 for the better summer rides, cruising etc.
I'm 17 almost 18 and I want to keep both of my bikes but I'm not sure if I can afford it.
Pro's of two bikes -
- 2 bikes!!!
- 2 forms of transport ( breakdown use other etc..)
- cheaper runs on 125 (115 MPG)
- keep 600 looking newer for longer
- keep 600 resaleability
Con's of two bikes -
- Cost of 2 X insurance
- 2 X cost of MOT, Tax etc.
- storage space ( no garage )
I should let you guys know, I'm not strapped for cash, but i'm not rolling in it on my apprentice wage, but I would really love to keep my cheap eco 125.
My idea was to use the money from the sale of my 125 to pay for the insurance on my 600. If I keep it, this wont be an option. What do you guys say???
Cheers, Tom
I have a conundrum...(don't know how to spell it)
I really really want to keep both of my CBRs on the road, but I can't decide wither money will allow me too.
See the point is that I commute to work daily, and it's close (7 miles each way) but I really want to keep my 125 for the work runs and quick out and about and keep the 600 for the better summer rides, cruising etc.
I'm 17 almost 18 and I want to keep both of my bikes but I'm not sure if I can afford it.
Pro's of two bikes -
- 2 bikes!!!
- 2 forms of transport ( breakdown use other etc..)
- cheaper runs on 125 (115 MPG)
- keep 600 looking newer for longer
- keep 600 resaleability
Con's of two bikes -
- Cost of 2 X insurance
- 2 X cost of MOT, Tax etc.
- storage space ( no garage )
I should let you guys know, I'm not strapped for cash, but i'm not rolling in it on my apprentice wage, but I would really love to keep my cheap eco 125.
My idea was to use the money from the sale of my 125 to pay for the insurance on my 600. If I keep it, this wont be an option. What do you guys say???
Cheers, Tom
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02-12-2011, 07:52 PM
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02-12-2011, 08:36 PM
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02-12-2011, 09:15 PM
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If your only commuting 7 miles it's not like your really saving all that much on gas with the smaller bike vs the bigger. In your situation I'd sell the little one and put the funds towards the 600.
The whole wanting to keep two bikes thing will pass. Ride the new one enough and you'll stop caring about the old. The kewl factor isn't worth the extra costs unless your finances can afford the luxury.
The whole wanting to keep two bikes thing will pass. Ride the new one enough and you'll stop caring about the old. The kewl factor isn't worth the extra costs unless your finances can afford the luxury.
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02-12-2011, 11:53 PM
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02-13-2011, 09:25 AM
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i would just sell the 125. i mean theyre almost the same bike, ones just got more power. and like others said, a 7 mi trip... what are you gonna save each trip, a matter of cents? you have to make alot of trips to save more money in gas, then you would have made by selling.
and i think a couple weeks into riding season you will prob just be riding the f4i 95% of the time. just a guess tho
and i think a couple weeks into riding season you will prob just be riding the f4i 95% of the time. just a guess tho
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02-13-2011, 12:48 PM
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