How to roughly work out a yearly motorcycle budget?

[ducatilover]

Something noone else has mentioned; protective gear.

I have a feeling I'm going to need to replace my boots on a yearly basis, gloves dont last forever, and jackets and pants cost more than I care to think about.

Buy decent boots then. My Dririders lasted over 100,000km of riding.

[slofox]

Something noone else has mentioned; protective gear.

I have a feeling I'm going to need to replace my boots on a yearly basis, gloves dont last forever, and jackets and pants cost more than I care to think about.

I've not had to replace any gear in the past three and a half years and no sign of anything needing replacement any time soon. Only problem ever was a leaky boot, easily fixed with Ados F2.

Mind you I have about four pairs of gloves, three different jackets, two pairs of boots and two helmets...

[Gremlin]

and jackets and pants cost more than I care to think about.

$3000 for my top of the line Rukka set... wait... more than you care to think about... yup!

I didn't include accessories and gear in those calculations... I think the figure came to more like $50k for that same period.

[Oakie]

I put aside $25.00 per week just for tyres.

It isn't enough...

Jeez. $20 a fortnight did it for me and I still had $60 left over when bought.

[ducatilover]

Jeez. $20 a fortnight did it for me and I still had $60 left over when bought.

He's very old though you see.


And I imagine he's got some pricey black round things on that Gixxer

[slofox]

He's very old though you see.


And I imagine he's got some pricey black round things on that Gixxer

Just the Bridgie 016's.

[ducatilover]

Just the Bridgie 016's.

Interesting, how long do they tend to last you?
I like me them Pilot Powaah things I have, bit pricey though $350+ for a rear

[Fast Eddie]

Interesting, how long do they tend to last you?
I like me them Pilot Powaah things I have, bit pricey though $350+ for a rear

my bt016s have made it just over 6,000kms so far. Front is mint.. rear is balding.. but still plenty left right on th edges so trying my luck and giving it more gas at full lean to try get my money worth..

[slofox]

Interesting, how long do they tend to last you?
I like me them Pilot Powaah things I have, bit pricey though $350+ for a rear

9000k. I change both at the same time.

[caspernz]

You don't really wanna work out how much your bike costs to run....

My 2008 GSX750F is tracking at just under $0.50 per km (including accessories from new) covering around 15000 km per year.

My 2008 XR6 FG Falcon is running at about $0.65 per km covering around 20000 km per year.

My spreadsheet includes depreciation, all fixed and variable costs, but no riding gear.

I kinda figure by the time I upgrade to a bigger bike, the running cost for the bike will be higher than the car.....but still the bike will be more fun....if only the wife could understand

[hellokitty]

You don't really wanna work out how much your bike costs to run....

I kinda figure by the time I upgrade to a bigger bike, the running cost for the bike will be higher than the car.....but still the bike will be more fun....if only the wife could understand

I don't take petrol into account as my bike uses more gas than my car, but it way more fun. Plus I ride it harder than I drive my car. I think if I thought about all the costs, it would freak me out - but a girl has to have a hobby - right?

[ducatilover]

9000k. I change both at the same time.

That's pretty decent! I've never had that much from a tyre, not even on a 250.

You don't really wanna work out how much your bike costs to run....

My 2008 GSX750F is tracking at just under $0.50 per km (including accessories from new) covering around 15000 km per year.

My 2008 XR6 FG Falcon is running at about $0.65 per km covering around 20000 km per year.

My spreadsheet includes depreciation, all fixed and variable costs, but no riding gear.

I kinda figure by the time I upgrade to a bigger bike, the running cost for the bike will be higher than the car.....but still the bike will be more fun....if only the wife could understand

It's worth every cent. My Corolla is cheaper to run than any bike I've owned, it's shit though.

[Ghost_Bullet]

I dont seem to save anything to spend on the bike, but I seem to be spending everything on the bike....

[dogsnbikes]

depends on who your paying too do any work on your bike...

but structure your big services for example

I have a daytona knocking on 100,000k and have already budgeted to replace front rotors,do steering head and final drive bearings on its next service

Once you know the condition of your bike it will be easier too plan your budget

[Hitcher]

Threads like this are depressing. There are times, like right now for instance, where one doesn't need to be reminded as to how much one invests in motorcycling each year. Yes, it's a lot of Whittaker's and Big Macs. It's also quite a bit of Lagavulin. But it's hard to put a price on pleasure.

So please stop this unproductive nonsense.