Last week I traded my beloved 2002 F150 and my wifes 2002 Escape for a new Escape. The truck was perfect with 43,000 miles and sat in the garage all the time-but the value had dropped below that of my wife's 2002 Escape. I have a 4X8 trailer that I can carry the bike in for service and I also use it to haul things I would have hauled in the pickup. The Escape get 20 in town and pulls the bike fine.
I use the bike for small errands when I don't have to carry heavy items and I ride the bike for relaxation. I agree the bike is expensive because I always 'need' something for it.I read that the average owner spends $1,000 a year on accessories for their motorcycle-but it is my main hobby.
We're just going to have to learn to live like the rest of the world on expensive gasoline.
