Cost to own a motorcycle

[Conquiztador]

So, if I do good maffs I get JDs & Ginger ale?

Gold star to you!

[ducatilover]

Gold star to you!

[sinned]

U full of shit

Here mine for 50,000k's/year (and I ride, not use her as some ornament in the garage)

Front tyre $400 (two or about)
Rear tyres $700 (3)
Insurance: $0 (fuck em)
Services: $0 (know how to use a spanner)
Chain: $0 (shaft)
Oil: $ 300 (decent stuff every 10,000k's)
Filters: $ 45 (every second oil change)
WOF: $80 (twice a year)
Rego: $500 (bastards!!!)
Depreciation: Fuck me dead! If she is depreciating you bought a dud!
Fuel: 4.5l/100k makes $2,250.

Add to that a JD & Dry every 500k or so making it 100 of them at $7 ea = $700.

She costs me $ 4,975/year. Divide with the 50,000k's and per 1,000k's she costs me $99.50

That's what happens when you dont complete school.

I must have gone to a different school to you - did go in HB though. You need to check your maths 4.5l/100ks for 50,000kms is 2250litres not dollars which is $3912 on standard gas. I am guessing your bike is running 91 Octane.

No insurance at all?? Fuck me you must be a lucky bastard that doesn't need to worry about being sued if you fuck up and cause horrendous damage to someones property. The only people who can take that risk are those with no notable income, no assets, no need to ever borrow money, get a job, start or run a business. Being made bankrupt or having to pay for damage caused for the rest of ones natural is not something I would risk. That is why I pay insurance.

How the hell do you find the time to ride 50,000kms per year?

Actually I estimated the loss on sale of the bike over the period I thought I would own it. Not depreciation which is an accounting approach but something more real - how much will I get for this bike after x years and y kms. I have never heard of a bike, that you can run up 50,000kms per year and, that retains its sale price.

Having said all that I still own a bike, will keep it, pay what it costs (including insurance) and enjoy it. My post was to point out that bikes cost a bit more to run than most think. The passion shown for riding in many posts is encouraging.

[ducatilover]

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How the hell do you find the time to ride 50,000kms per year?

Use a bike as daily transport. I tend to push 200km per day on a bike.
That's why I shall move closer to Palmy.....

[imdying]

I have never heard of a bike, that you can run up 50,000kms per year and, that retains its sale price.

They're called shit heaps that nobody wants in the first place.

[Bonez]

I tend to push 200km per day on a bike.

You really really should start riding it instead.................

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[Bonez]

They're called shit heaps that nobody wants in the first place.

The choice of champions.
My last one cost $300. Shit heap that is. Underated is probably a more accurate description and just soo many to choose from. I'm sure I'll be able to sell it for more than that if need be.

[ducatilover]

You really really should start riding it instead.................

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But, it's cheaper

[schrodingers cat]

One of my toys is a single seater race car. It's bloody quick (faster the a GT3 Porsche lap time) and I use it for club racing when I can be bothered. It costs $15/k to run which is a pretty good cost/speed ratio for a circuit car.

The bike? Cheap as chips maties. 50c a k is a cheap smile.
At the speed limit, which we all observe..., thats $50 an hour. You could easily spend more than that at the pub.

The other way to do your sums is to realise that it is only the first k that is f***ing expensive - the rest are free. The more you do, the more free ones you get.

[ducatilover]

The bike? Cheap as ships maties. 50c a k is a cheap smile.
At the speed limit, which we all observe..., thats $50 an hour. You could easily spend more than that at the pub.

Brilliant comparison! I'll think of it like that now

[Brian d marge]

As some may know I am a screaming Alcoholic , its my hobby and I like it

but to retain the youthful good looks that I have, I have invested in a cheap Chinese push-bike

use it for pretty much most of my town journeys , and even out of town , ( we have an excellent rail system )

cost .... well now ,,,zero.. not a lot ,,,, tyres; free , fuel: beer ( paid for under entertainment expenses )

the first week was hell, but now its hardly noticeable , and the money I have saved

More to spend on me bike !

Stephen

[BoristheBiter]

If you choose to ride bikes to save money then you will be truly disapointed.
If you choose to ride bikes to have have fun and worry about the cost you will be truly disapointed.
If you choose to ride bikes for the feeling of pure freedom and exhilaration, the twist of the wrist is the only thing holding you back.

if you want cheap by a pushbike, otherwise stop crying about how much it costs and go out and ride it.

[HungusMaximist]

Simple : ride a moped or make more money