Has anyone else "given up" commuting on their motorcycle?

It takes longer commuting by bike because it makes my 20 km commute into at least 220 kms ride.
 
djez said:
It takes longer commuting by bike because it makes my 20 km commute into at least 220 kms ride.
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I've enlightened people of that fact in the past when they've said "It must be quicker to get to work on the bike".
 
coyo said:
I've enlightened people of that fact in the past when they've said "It must be quicker to get to work on the bike".
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If you take the direct route :)
 
Direct route is what google map say, going from point A to B. In my case is faster using 407.

My commute now is 4 hrs by plane vs 2 days by bike, So I'm done commuting.
 
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Riding to work is somehow always worth it, even with the congestion. It's a shame Toronto is too backward to support filtering. Putting on the whole clown outfit is getting a bit annoying though. My average speed is about 11 km/hr during the rush, so it's hard to be concerned about rash (yeah, I know serious accidents are still possible). I think an Aerostitch might be in order, so I don't have to deal with so many garments. Fortunately, I can always take the car if I'm feeling petulant.

Without commuting, it's often hard to find time/energy for a ride and it polishes your low speed skills as well. Traffic jams suck and so do they turkeys that cause it. With the size of the GTA and the not-too-dissimilar neighboring regions, we're not escaping either, so I'd rather learn to calm down and know how to deal with it.
 
油井緋色;2072115 said:
I started riding 3 years ago and after this summer I've chosen to give up commuting with the bike for the following reasons


  • Straight line riding is incredibly boring
  • Rush hour is painful
  • Parking in high foot traffic areas lead to paranoia of the bike being sat on, knocked, over, etc.
    • Bike might get stolen
  • Backpack riding on a SS isn't bad but is restrictive on body position during corners
  • Flat spots on tires occur MUCH faster
  • ...I can't concentrate on work/school/whatever!

I've been riding the bike every night for a good 100km or so alone and still get huge kicks out of it but I have a feeling I'm going to end up "track only" in the future.

Anyone else been in this boat? What were your reasons?
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It's never been a consideration for me, coming to King/Bay from Richmond Hill, for these very reasons.
 
I'd be up for this
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Speaking to Lita the other day we need to organize and old f a r t ride before the season is over. Make it so number one. maybe we can drag out some of the old favourites.
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Oh for my commute of 12 km each way.... I downsized from a gixxer1000 to a 50CC BWS.. I love it!!
 
Akshun said:
Oh for my commute of 12 km each way.... I downsized from a gixxer1000 to a 50CC BWS.. I love it!!
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Had a bws when I lived in Toronto, fantastic little bike and tons of fun.
 
I've been riding to work for two years now and I love it.
I want to ride AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE! I love it when I encounter traffic, then I can practice lane filtering, passing traffic and riding slow.

It always wakes me up before work so I start work all EnERGETIC.
During work I have something to look forward to.
At the end of work I sometimes go for a nice ride along the country side roads to de-stress.
I will continue to commute on a bike for the foreseeable future. I love it way too much.


This is how I arrive to work every day :)
[video=youtube;Nbb2kSgVsss]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbb2kSgVsss[/video]
 
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Saves me about 20-30 minute to commute downtown instead of TTC every morning. I wish I had a bike with a softer clutch but the the FZR is nimble through traffic and with just enough punch to pull away. I don't ride in rain and I'll wait the traffic out after work.

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油井緋色;2072115 said:
  • Backpack riding on a SS isn't bad but is restrictive on body position during corners
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Try going to the gym once in a while.
 
If you are not using it as a mean of transportation, it becomes a pretty expensive hobby....
 
RR929 said:
If you are not using it as a mean of transportation, it becomes a pretty expensive hobby....
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How so?
My car gets better fuel mileage then my bike does!
You still pay yearly insurance on your bike like everyone else yet only use it a few months a year, do you not also have a car?
If your buying a bike to save money your doing something wrong.
Yea a bike is a toy and nothing else.
 
boooya said:
How so?
My car gets better fuel mileage then my bike does!
You still pay yearly insurance on your bike like everyone else yet only use it a few months a year, do you not also have a car?
If your buying a bike to save money your doing something wrong.
Yea a bike is a toy and nothing else.
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Yes, I also have a car, (2 actually) but I have friends who are less financially fortunate who does rely on their motorcycle as their primary mode of transport....are you suggesting poor folks shouldn't be riding at all?????

Cuz I really have trouble with your statement saying 'bike is a toy and nothing else' if its just your opinion, that's fine, what ever, but I sense that you are looking down on riders who may not have money, especially with you questioning me whether I have a car or not.
 
RR929 said:
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Cuz I really have trouble with your statement saying 'bike is a toy and nothing else' if its just your opinion, that's fine, what ever, but I sense that you are looking down on riders who may not have money, especially with you questioning me whether I have a car or not.
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If you can afford to ride, you can afford to buy a car.
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