Greed or need, the case for multiple bike ownership - Page 2

sfarson · 02-21-2012, 12:14 AM

My excuse is the diversity of nearby roads and rides... dirt/off roads, the canyons, the long cruising roads, the backroads, the rides to the next time zone over. A sport bike for all the preceding, or a cruiser just doesn't cut it. But as noted, it's an excuse

G-Rex · 02-21-2012, 06:57 AM

My excuse is that I just want them. I'm not greedy. I don't *need* them. I love motorcycle and I want more than one. I'm fortunate that I'm able to.

As far as multiple motorcycles go, the only person I have to justify it to is myself. The heck with the rest of you.

tommymac · 02-21-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

My excuse is that I just want them. I'm not greedy. I don't *need* them. I love motorcycle and I want more than one. I'm fortunate that I'm able to.

As far as multiple motorcycles go, the only person I have to justify it to is myself. The heck with the rest of you.

Thats prety much my mindset as well and fortunatley wifey is ok with it. 9multiple reptiles will be another battle) Riding dirt where I live realy isnt an option, legally anyway, so never had a need/want or desire for a dirt/dual sport.

I like having a dedicated trackbike so I dont have to switch it from track to street, I am loving the triumph now as a commuter/tourer, and have th ebuell for when we want to rip up the back roads. I also like the bikes that arent necessarily the cookie cutter variety so its nice having something a little different withthe buell. As far as addtitions, I wouldnt mind something more exotic like a bimota or mv agusta, and would also like a 70's circa cb750 since thats what i started out on. Would be fun to put arpound on locally or go to bike nights.

Dave · 02-21-2012, 12:21 PM

Considering the riding that I do the Madura is a much better choice than the fireblade. Looking forward to longer rides when it warms up

tommymac · 02-21-2012, 12:47 PM

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Considering the riding that I do the Madura is a much better choice than the fireblade. Looking forward to longer rides when it warms up

you feel that will be a reliable ride for something going on longer rides?

Dave · 02-21-2012, 02:22 PM

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you feel that will be a reliable ride for something going on longer rides?

With very minimal work yes

Homeslice · 02-21-2012, 03:27 PM

I just don't like paying insurance on more than one bike. I haven't found anyone who will sell a "seasonal only" policy or anything like that. All you can do is tell them you're only going to ride it X number of miles, but that doesn't reduce the rate very much.

tommymac · 02-21-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I just don't like paying insurance on more than one bike. I haven't found anyone who will sell a "seasonal only" policy or anything like that. All you can do is tell them you're only going to ride it X number of miles, but that doesn't reduce the rate very much.

In NY you can do 3 or 6 month policies for bikes, I usualy insure mine all year so I can get out for those nice days in the winter, and we have had a lot of em this year.

Captain Morgan · 02-21-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I just don't like paying insurance on more than one bike. I haven't found anyone who will sell a "seasonal only" policy or anything like that. All you can do is tell them you're only going to ride it X number of miles, but that doesn't reduce the rate very much.

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Originally Posted by tommymac

In NY you can do 3 or 6 month policies for bikes, I usualy insure mine all year so I can get out for those nice days in the winter, and we have had a lot of em this year.

Here we can drop to comp only during the winter if we want (need to at least insure against theft), but I'm like tommy and want the liability/collision coverage for those warm winter days when I get the bike out.

azoomm · 02-21-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I just don't like paying insurance on more than one bike. I haven't found anyone who will sell a "seasonal only" policy or anything like that. All you can do is tell them you're only going to ride it X number of miles, but that doesn't reduce the rate very much.

You would be able to do that if you moved somewhere that the winter sucks.

02-21-2012, 06:57 AM	#2
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	My excuse is that I just want them. I'm not greedy. I don't need them. I love motorcycle and I want more than one. I'm fortunate that I'm able to. As far as multiple motorcycles go, the only person I have to justify it to is myself. The heck with the rest of you. __________________

02-21-2012, 12:14 AM	#1
sfarson On a Ride Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Rockies Moto: Two Wheels Posts: 104	My excuse is the diversity of nearby roads and rides... dirt/off roads, the canyons, the long cruising roads, the backroads, the rides to the next time zone over. A sport bike for all the preceding, or a cruiser just doesn't cut it. But as noted, it's an excuse

02-21-2012, 12:21 PM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Considering the riding that I do the Madura is a much better choice than the fireblade. Looking forward to longer rides when it warms up

02-21-2012, 03:27 PM	#7
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I just don't like paying insurance on more than one bike. I haven't found anyone who will sell a "seasonal only" policy or anything like that. All you can do is tell them you're only going to ride it X number of miles, but that doesn't reduce the rate very much.