Motorcycles  

Hello AmbiePam :)

I used to have a motorcycle years ago when I was in college. I loved it for the gas mileage and also because I could so easily park close to the buildings that housed my classes.

In the last couple of weeks I have seriously considered buying a motorcycle for the gas mileage, even though my riding season would be short.

I don't like motorcycles. They are too noisy, and the wind messes up my hair too much. Besides, almost everyone I've known who had a motorcycle has had a bad accident, getting hit by a car who's driver didn't see the motorcycle. I would consider riding a motorized bicycle.

My husband has had a motorcycle for the past few years. He is 41 now, but had a motorcycle when he was younger so it's not like he was an inexperienced rider when he got back into it. My husband did know of at least one guy that died while riding a motorcycle, but it was due to the guy being an emotional mess (if I remember right his girlfriend broke up with him right before he crashed) and he was riding his bike way too fast. My husband is careful when he rides his bike, at least this is what he tells me as I don't ride with him. (I probably would have by now, but someone has to watch our kids.) Plus he wears all the motorcycle gear (not just a helmet) for extra safety. I think an experienced motorcycle rider can get out of some sticky situations that a car (or other big vehicle) can't. I'm not saying motorcycles aren't dangerous, but cars can be just as dangerous, if not more so.

I wouldn't consider a motorcycle just to save gas, but I would consider a scooter as it would be easier for me to use. Now if only my husband would work on the one we have so that I can get try to get my license. Not that I want to, but with the price of gas I might just go for it.

I don't have a motorcycle... and i am not planning to have one even in the distant future... i personally knew people who died because of a motorcycle accident... i find that this type of transportation is the most dangerous of all... they may be fast, cheaper on the gas... but the danger that it entails... is not worth it...

I've known people to be killed on motorcycles before. I've rode them before but I wouldn't have the desire to own one. I might consider a moped or a scooter. I drive a toyota corolla and I don't get too bad of gas mileage. Work is only 7 miles away, my mom lives 35 miles away and church is about 3 miles. So overall I don't do a lot of traveling. My wish would be that the gas prices would go down about a buck. I didn't think I'd ever say that I would be happy with gas being $3, but right now I'd be happy with it. I use to put $5 in my tank, now I put 5 gallons in my tank, and it seems everytime I go it is a $1 more to put the 5 gallons in my tank.

Sorry I went off in a differnt direction, but my fingers just went to typing and this is where it lead me. LOL

I've been riding for over 40 years, and I started when I was only about 8 or 9, haha.
I also race. Still alive, but you have to be smart about it. Cities and intersections where the chance of many lefts turning in fr of you or getting T boned from redlight runners, are all very real risks when on the bike. As someone has already mentioned, there are nemerous skill levels. If you are a defensive driver in a car, then you will at least stand a better chance of staying out of trouble on the bike. You must anticipate at all times, what all can go wrong, cuz it likely will.

Not all bikes are that good on gas, but the vast majority are, (get an honest 42 to 62 mpg) and they certainly help alleviate traffic congestion and parking.
Cost of insurance has been climbing at a fast rate in last few years though :(

I have a motorcycle for almost four years now. It's my main means of transportation from house to office. We have five kids, so every time we have outings, some of them will have to ride another car of jeepney. In terms of accident, I always take a lot of care. I know the difficulty of riding a motorcycle, so I said to myself that I will always be a defensive driver. I also plan to have a car which all my kids can ride with us... Someday... Hopefully...

Actually, I've always liked motorcycles, THAT and mini coopers and impala's lol.
>_> but yeah, actually I'll probably get some sort of scooter instead of a motorcycle, 'cause besides a bike or animals like horses, or anything that could draw a cart...it's even better on gas in comparison to cars.

I saw a bit on the news today that scooters are actually becoming very popular in my area, dorky looking as scooters are, they're slightly more practical than motorcycles, because you can attach a cart to the back...for groceries...or give family a ride to work, etc.
It may be the only thing I can afford for my first mode of transportation, heh^_^' I was supposed to learn to drive a car and get my first one this year, but it doesn't seem practical or plausible these days.
Otherwise I think I'm gonna walk and bike everywhere.

That wouldn't be an option for me. When I was younger I was driving an motorcycle and I tipped it....well back then the exhaust pipe was on one side and when I laid it over my friend on the back no only got a scrapped leg from the gravel but the hot pipe burned her leg so bad that it was aweful! I have ridden on one since then but don't plan on adding it to my transportation list.

yes what you said is correct. i was using honda presscub for long time i did the engine work twise. it helped me a lot to save trawell expenses .i took my kids to schooland my wife too some time we 3 trawelled . it was most useful if your ride carefully . it was dangerous riding . but cannot help riding it but i do not want my kids to ride bike when they like. car is safe .i advice not allowed your son to ride it as they do not know the seriousness i had seen more accidents .and u have to be in good mood to drive it.