Re: bike as a summer gas saver
 

For real. 5 miles isn't ---- on a bike either.

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I have a suit and tie job that I go to at least 5 days a week. Cant bike in the rain, cant show up mugged and sweaty. My commute is 2hrs long as is ---- biking.

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Buddy picked up a brand new 06 when they like 4-5 months after teh 07's were rolled out and he got it for 2500. Totaly ball-less but like forever on a tank of gas.

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---- i just realized that the rebel gets about 75 mpg on highway. look for a mid 90s rebel. they are great bikes.

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-won't need to get your moto license, just get a permit and when it expires renew.
-get something balls cheap and not sporty, insurance shouldn't rape you. ---- cancel it after you get your cards if you wanna be truely O0

I drove my sister's for a summer when she moved into a new place and left it at my folks. I personally got bored with it REALLY fast. My friend bought the exact same thing only brand new and he took a big hit at the end of the year just to get rid of it. Unless you just want it to save gas for a commuter get something a little bigger.

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I know at least in jersey that wont work. Youre supposed to be with another rider if you have a permit i think, plus you cant register a bike without a license iirc


Ive been told that the 500 will be too small but I think i like the idea of it not being that fast. Although ive been looking into maybe something like an sv650...who knows

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I mean if you want to stay cheap go find a sweet little civic cx or something. great on gas

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You'll never average 75mpg on a Ninja. You'll get 70mpg only on the highway, tucked, and never touching the gas. Expect around 60mpg, at least thats what I get on my girlfriend's Ninja:

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Generally you don't buy a bike to save money. Even though your getting better gas mileage, your riding something that tires only last 6 to 8,000, lots more maintenence costs and insurance payments, ect. You should get a bike becuase you want to ride, not becuase you want to save money. Becuase in the end your probably not going to save anything.

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Yep it might save you a few $ on gas if you ride a lot but the cost to buy a bike, gear, mods ext cost alot

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gas saver 1988 crx hf