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Have you ever wondered what entices a motorcycle enthusiast? Is it the ability to repair your bike on a high quality motorcycle stand? Have you ever been driving down the road on that cool fall afternoon only to see bike after bike out on the roads? I am sure you have asked yourself what makes these folks bundle up and brave the elements. The truth is, riding a motorcycle has some unique advantages. Today I will share some of them with you.

Fuel- When you pull your SUV up to the pump these days a fill up is equal to the value of a nice steak dinner for two. Well, actually add a few drinks to that and you will have a more accurate comparison, but you get the point. At the national average of $3.368 for a gallon of regular unleaded, the average fill up will cost you around $75. Sure, that is better than the $100 average of recent past, but you get many more miles out of two pair of Levi’s for that same price. On the other hand, when I pull up to the pump on my motorcycle I can top off for less than $15. Additionally, I can travel over 200 miles per fill up. Even without putting the pencil to it, you can see the cost savings is substantial.

Maintenance- The cost of maintaining a motorcycle is a fraction of the cost of maintenance on a car or SUV. There are several reasons for this. One of them being that many of the routine maintenance items can be preformed on your own. How many of you have a new car that you can still work on? I rest my case. Very few vehicles can be worked on in the confines of your own garage these days. Even if you have the knowledge, you better have a pile of tools to apply that knowledge. It isn’t as simple as a wrench and a socket set anymore. But, in most cases it is that simple with a bike. And, when it is time to replace the tires, you only have two to buy. The reality is there is much less to maintain or replace on a motorcycle.

Parking- How many times have you circled the parking lot looking for that spot that will allow you to pull in and not have to worry about returning to a new door ding? Then, on your second lap a motorcycle pulls in and takes one of the two spots that you felt were just a little too tight. But as he or she crawls off their bike they have two to three feet on each side. Yes its true, the flexibility of parking a motorcycle is quite nice. Some places even have reserved motorcycle parking up near the front of their establishments.

Excitement- There is nothing that compares to the feel of the wind in your face. We all get this to some degree when we experience things like snow skiing, water skiing, or boating. But nothing compares to exploring Gods great creation on two wheels. There is no comparison to hearing the roar of the pipes, the feel of your hair or beard blowing in the wind, or that crisp cool breeze on your cheeks. And when you couple these things with the beauty of the land, there is no denying the excitement that rushes over us. Cruising up the Atlantic coast from Daytona to St Augustine, or slipping through Spearfish Canyon in South Dakota, it doesn’t get much better than that.

Today we have addressed many of the advantages of riding a motorcycle. Some of them are economical, some are convenience, and others are therapeutic. So the next time you are traveling down the road and see that rider, hopefully you will understand some of the reasons they have decided to saddle up. You will know as they travel across Interstate 90 on the way to Sturgis, or down Interstate 75 or 95 through Georgia on his or her way to Dayton Beach, it is costing them a fraction of what it would to drive their truck. Maybe you will realize the sense of pleasure that comes from exploring the great outdoors on a steel horse. I speak from experience when I tell you, there is nothing like it!

Jeffrey A Criley is the owner of MotorcycleCloset. At MotorcycleCloset we offer a wide selection of Leather Jackets, Chaps, Leather Boots, LED Lights and much more. Customer service has always been, and will remain our top priority. Visit http://www.teamhawgracing.com/ for all your motorcycle lift jack needs.