Using a bicycle has two major drawbacks... rain and cargo capacity. The rain gear I have for the motorcycle is not conducive for bicycle use. I also have no intention of getting my books and papers soaked from sitting in a backpack nor do I enjoy a ton of books hanging off my shoulders. I also enjoy riding the KLR much more than any bicycle. Truth be told... I just don't like riding pedal bike anymore.
$45 a month for parking is ok with me. It's much cheaper than paying the daily vehicle parking lot $10/day fee. I'll spend way more for parking than any fuel I use be it Silverado or KLR.
And since the topic of "cost of ownership" has been brought up...
Silverado: Purchase price after taxes and such, $36000, new.
Yearly insurance, full coverage, $1030
Oil change every 8-10K kms, $50 DIY. Dexos 1 full synth QS 5w30
Front/rear axle, transmission, transfer case fluid changes about once every two years, $200 DIY.
Tires. New studded winter tires/rims when I purchased the truck, $1500.
Tires. Replacement summer tires $800-$1200ish.
Gas. My lifetime average is 13.1L/100kms or 18mpg so figure in your own distance and $/L or $/gal.
Windshield replacement, $200-$250. Given the rocks/gravel on the road during winter this will probably be a 2-3 year interval between replacement.
KLR650: Purchase price after taxes and such (2010 model bought new in May 2012), $7116.
Happy trails aluminum panniers and mounting hardware, $1000, included in purchase price.
Insurance, full coverage, $465/yr.
Oil change every 5-7K kms, $35. Kawasaki S4 10w40
Chain replacement, top quality o-ring, $100. At 27000kms, the original chain has not reached its stretch limits yet.
Front sprocket upsized 1 tooth, $26.
Rear sprocket, stock, $45ish. Not worn out yet. When I replace the chain both sprockets will be replaced as well.
Fork seals, $15, Fork oil $15, neither need doing yet.
Front tire, stock lasted 14000kms cost $110 for a new one and $40 install, bringing the rim down already off the bike. Current front tire shows minimal wear.
Rear tire. Replacement every 8000kms ish, Shinko E705, tire $117, install $40 with the rim already off the bike.
Gas, lifetime mileage of 4.8L/100kms or 49mpg, do your own $/L/gal calculations.
I oil the chain whenever it starts to look dry or after riding in the rain. This winter I'll have a look at the spark plug, doohicky spring (google it), valve adjustment, ect.