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Old 09-11-2008   #47 (permalink)
socalmarcus
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Originally Posted by mattd313 View Post
My intentions for the bike are clear. An inexpensive commuter. Mainly to and from work (which happens to be about 2-3 miles away).

But am I being selfish, being the sole provider for my family- putting myself on a motorcycle?

What do you folks think about this?
Inexpensive commuter doesn't apply to a 2-3 mile commute. That's a pure $ issue.

Selfish? Yes, but you can say anything we do for fun is selfish. Look at it from your wife and kid's point of view. Weight that - for yourself. +1 on 'more insurance,' definately.

I didn't touch my MC license privilege for 25 years and wanted one every day. College, home and family took priority. My daughter's 17 now and I still carry a lot of insurance.

I've been in those shoes and made my decisions but I would not impose them on you.

I ride now - alongside my daughter. I wish you the same.
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