03-19-2012, 02:02 PM
LOTS of great info..
Certainly with the rising fuel costs there is definitely a large appeal to riding to work as well as the slight time savings in HOV..
My job starts mid-summer with the HQ being in Tysons/McLean but my actual work will consist of Fed clients on-site..
With the gigantic income increase the Jeep will just become a rainy day/grocery haulin/weekend trail riding vehicle because it's so damn cheap to keep around.. Cannot be a main source of transportation with 16mpg highway average.. While I'm still not sure where all my work will be I've come to the conclusion that riding my bicycle to class EVERYDAY rain or shine for the last 2 years I can surely ride a motorcycle to work.. Much as Kaan said it's just a routine that can be done. Riding in the rain sucked enough so buying a fender for the bike and a high quality, breathable, lightweight rain jacket made all the difference.. I'm hoping that depending on job sites I won't have to be super dressy everyday giving wiggle room for riding gear..
Plus, I'm done riding everyone else bike... I need my own for exit ramp track days as buying my own bike has been a HUGE priority of mine for after graduation.. I just appreciate and love the ride..
Certainly with the rising fuel costs there is definitely a large appeal to riding to work as well as the slight time savings in HOV..
My job starts mid-summer with the HQ being in Tysons/McLean but my actual work will consist of Fed clients on-site..
With the gigantic income increase the Jeep will just become a rainy day/grocery haulin/weekend trail riding vehicle because it's so damn cheap to keep around.. Cannot be a main source of transportation with 16mpg highway average.. While I'm still not sure where all my work will be I've come to the conclusion that riding my bicycle to class EVERYDAY rain or shine for the last 2 years I can surely ride a motorcycle to work.. Much as Kaan said it's just a routine that can be done. Riding in the rain sucked enough so buying a fender for the bike and a high quality, breathable, lightweight rain jacket made all the difference.. I'm hoping that depending on job sites I won't have to be super dressy everyday giving wiggle room for riding gear..
Plus, I'm done riding everyone else bike... I need my own for exit ramp track days as buying my own bike has been a HUGE priority of mine for after graduation.. I just appreciate and love the ride..
Current
2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom
2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom