On October 15 2009 10:00 onmach wrote:
I'm a bit older, but I'll be picking one up this spring. I was just driving in my shitty car one day and I realized that I could actually be enjoying myself on the way to work about 75% of the time if I wanted, and it would actually be cheaper in the long run (every mile on a motorcycle is one less mile on my expensive car).
But if you are going to get a bike, learn how to take care of it. I was just reading an article today about a guy who got his fingers cut off because he didn't know how to safely perform basic bike repair (graphic).
I'm a bit older, but I'll be picking one up this spring. I was just driving in my shitty car one day and I realized that I could actually be enjoying myself on the way to work about 75% of the time if I wanted, and it would actually be cheaper in the long run (every mile on a motorcycle is one less mile on my expensive car).
But if you are going to get a bike, learn how to take care of it. I was just reading an article today about a guy who got his fingers cut off because he didn't know how to safely perform basic bike repair (graphic).
Damn that's hardcore lol.