[NHRABill]

Hey Pete lots of good advice and opinions in here. I have a 2005 Harley Sportster little 883cc to cruise around on,($5,000 Dealer New) I get 60-65 MPG avg taking it easy on it and have yet to change the stock tires . I will probably do it this year for Safety sake and possible dry rot. I don't have many miles on it because of Weather and that I work from home. But I would expect 10,000 from a good set of Avon on the Back and 15,000 miles for the front tire(cost $75-100each if on sale or not JPcycles.com).

Other guys with my bike say they changed the Belt(no chain) at 25,000 miles only thing else change oil like a car, and put gas in it. Insurance for me is $120 a year full coverage but my state is very expensive for insurance. As far as Gear I typially ride with a $300 Convertible Jacket get a new helmet every other year for $150 for good quality and $50-60 for gloves I have 4 pairs depending on weather. Boots I wear US Army Black Combat boots. So that is a breakdown on my costs.

Depending on your actual motivation to get the bike is going to affect you liking it or not. I assume you will also have your car for the bad weather days I park the bike for half the Year and it only stays on the road from March till November. Good luck i deciding it is a lot of fun to ride and yes it is dangerous but so is driving a car.