Cage guilt?

dfox · July 26th, 2012, 02:38 PM

Anyone else feel guilty on days when you choose to drive over ride?

This past week there has been a threat of rain during my commutes, so I've taken to my cage, a 2009 WRX. The car is a blast to drive, Problem is, my commute right now is all city, so I get really crappy mileage in the car (16 mpg). It's also not too much fun to drive a car that goes 0-60 in 5.4 seconds when you can only drive 30, and hit a light every 1/4 mile or less. The bike still averages over 50 mpg and is always a blast to ride. So not only does traffic suck (I occasionally filter at lights on the bike), but the gas bill sucks.

I've found myself feeling guilty throughout the day when I drive. I constantly watch the weather and get down on myself for not riding when the rain doesn't actually come.

I love the car, and need it basically, because I'm addicted to deep powder snowboarding, but I can't help but think that I need to get more used to riding in the rain and completely ditch the car in the warmer weather. Heavy thunderstorms hold me back though, riding in hail and high winds doesn't sound fun.

loz944 · July 26th, 2012, 02:58 PM

Nope I have a car scooter and my ninja yesterday I used all three depending on the weather and what I need to do if its just to go to 7/11 then often its easier to take the scooter last night went for dinner so took the car yesterday morn took the ninja to work came home realised after putting the bike away I needed to go 7/11 took the scooter lol.

no guilt whatsoever .

xSean13 · July 26th, 2012, 03:00 PM

After a 6 hour ride to north carolina in heavy thunderstorms (both ways). I didn't hesitate to take my truck for a few days.

Old Lemon · July 26th, 2012, 03:18 PM

No guilt just depressing

iplante · July 26th, 2012, 03:44 PM

Guilty if I drive the giant truck.
My partner drives further for work so when the weather sucks I let her take my car and I take the truck. 1996 Dodge Ram 1500.. like 12 mph. Sucks!!!

thurt88 · July 26th, 2012, 03:54 PM

Ive been driving the past 2 months because we have had no rain in that time and constant triple digit heat everyday. Its 93 now but I think I'll still drive today..... spoiled by the AC now. My car (05 cav) gets the same mpg as my zx and doesn't lag too far behind my 250.

dirty nasty · July 26th, 2012, 04:15 PM

I drive when I feel it isn't safe to ride the bike, so no, I never feel bad about driving my cage, because it's for a good reason! Example, my 6000 mile service just came up and I need new tires as mine are twelve years old and the back is completely shot now. So I won't be riding until I've got my new pair mounted. Kinda hard to ride when the shop has your wheels anyways. The bike is starting kinda cranky too, so I'm sure I need to check my valve clearances. I'd also like to grease a lot of points/bearings too.

Bob2010 · July 26th, 2012, 04:58 PM

I love both Depends on what I'm doing that day

broilmebk · July 27th, 2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Lemon

No guilt just depressing

areifel · July 27th, 2012, 08:48 AM

Rain or shine, the ninjette is my daily drive.

DARAM1281 · July 27th, 2012, 09:49 AM

I feel no guilt but my cage gets a lil temperamental with me if i dont take her out and play with her at least once a week. often she wont start up right away unless i get under her hood and fondle her insides a bit

Vergil · July 27th, 2012, 10:08 AM

I really just get bored. And I forget all the conveniences of my car the few times a take it anyways. Always driving without the music or a/c on for at least 10 mins till I remember I have those.

folky15 · July 27th, 2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfox

Anyone else feel guilty on days when you choose to drive over ride?

Similar to the OP, my car is faster than the Ninja and while I still enjoy driving it when needed, I find myself wishing I couldve taken the bike. Wearing gear can be prohibitive though, and I don't always want to be carrying my helmet/etc around.

So depending on where I'm going, what I'll be doing there, and the weather....I decide between the car & bike.

Quote:

Originally Posted by loz944

Nope I have a car scooter and my ninja yesterday I used all three depending on the weather and what I need to do if its just to go to 7/11 then often its easier to take the scooter last night went for dinner so took the car yesterday morn took the ninja to work came home realised after putting the bike away I needed to go 7/11 took the scooter lol.

Do everyone a favor....(including yourself!!)

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Miles_Prower · July 27th, 2012, 10:16 AM

yes, today it said rain rain rain..yet not a cloud in the sky yet. Brought the car to be safe but now i'm like ughhhh gas hog!

i was supposed to be making a 70 mile ride up to my friends place this weekend through some very twisty roads but now i have to take the car because of the "severe storms."

As far as forgetting the stereo and everything, I do the same. I used to never drive without music BLASTING, but now 90% of the time I drive without music and 10% will only have music on very low.

loz944 · July 30th, 2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by folky15

Similar to the OP, my car is faster than the Ninja and while I still enjoy driving it when needed, I find myself wishing I couldve taken the bike. Wearing gear can be prohibitive though, and I don't always want to be carrying my helmet/etc around.

So depending on where I'm going, what I'll be doing there, and the weather....I decide between the car & bike.

Do everyone a favor....(including yourself!!)

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No need for that, I posted that when after having a few beers more than I should lol.

EsrTek · July 30th, 2012, 03:43 PM

If I don't ride, due to rain, I do get upset at myself for not riding in when the rain never comes. Been caught in the rain 2-3 times anyway so far, but for short periods and not a heavy downpour... anyway I actually liked it, minus not being able to see out helmet.

Monkeytofu · July 30th, 2012, 03:54 PM

I just hate driving cars. They're terrible.

You can't see anything, it's uncomfortable, and feels totally unnatural. Every time I get behind the wheel it puts a frown on my face.

July 26th, 2012, 02:38 PM	#1
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	Cage guilt? Anyone else feel guilty on days when you choose to drive over ride? This past week there has been a threat of rain during my commutes, so I've taken to my cage, a 2009 WRX. The car is a blast to drive, Problem is, my commute right now is all city, so I get really crappy mileage in the car (16 mpg). It's also not too much fun to drive a car that goes 0-60 in 5.4 seconds when you can only drive 30, and hit a light every 1/4 mile or less. The bike still averages over 50 mpg and is always a blast to ride. So not only does traffic suck (I occasionally filter at lights on the bike), but the gas bill sucks. I've found myself feeling guilty throughout the day when I drive. I constantly watch the weather and get down on myself for not riding when the rain doesn't actually come. I love the car, and need it basically, because I'm addicted to deep powder snowboarding, but I can't help but think that I need to get more used to riding in the rain and completely ditch the car in the warmer weather. Heavy thunderstorms hold me back though, riding in hail and high winds doesn't sound fun.

July 26th, 2012, 02:58 PM	#2
loz944 ninjette.org guru Name: Laurence Location: Bangbuathong Thailand Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Green 2012 Ninja 250SE and a Yamaha fino scooter (my wife's really) Posts: 355	Nope I have a car scooter and my ninja yesterday I used all three depending on the weather and what I need to do if its just to go to 7/11 then often its easier to take the scooter last night went for dinner so took the car yesterday morn took the ninja to work came home realised after putting the bike away I needed to go 7/11 took the scooter lol. no guilt whatsoever . __________________________________________________ Be safe ride smart .....a dumb rider is a dead rider

July 26th, 2012, 04:58 PM	#8
Bob2010 ninjette.org sage Name: Bob Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 730	I love both Depends on what I'm doing that day __________________________________________________ 2010 Red Ninja 250 2009 Black Ninja 250 -If you ride like lightning,you're gonna crash like thunder-

July 27th, 2012, 10:16 AM	#14
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	yes, today it said rain rain rain..yet not a cloud in the sky yet. Brought the car to be safe but now i'm like ughhhh gas hog! i was supposed to be making a 70 mile ride up to my friends place this weekend through some very twisty roads but now i have to take the car because of the "severe storms." As far as forgetting the stereo and everything, I do the same. I used to never drive without music BLASTING, but now 90% of the time I drive without music and 10% will only have music on very low. __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

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xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	After a 6 hour ride to north carolina in heavy thunderstorms (both ways). I didn't hesitate to take my truck for a few days.

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iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	Guilty if I drive the giant truck. My partner drives further for work so when the weather sucks I let her take my car and I take the truck. 1996 Dodge Ram 1500.. like 12 mph. Sucks!!!

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thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	Ive been driving the past 2 months because we have had no rain in that time and constant triple digit heat everyday. Its 93 now but I think I'll still drive today..... spoiled by the AC now. My car (05 cav) gets the same mpg as my zx and doesn't lag too far behind my 250.

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dirty nasty ninjette.org sage Name: Karl Location: MA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Kwak Ninja 250 and 1998 Yamaha YZ400F Posts: 534	I drive when I feel it isn't safe to ride the bike, so no, I never feel bad about driving my cage, because it's for a good reason! Example, my 6000 mile service just came up and I need new tires as mine are twelve years old and the back is completely shot now. So I won't be riding until I've got my new pair mounted. Kinda hard to ride when the shop has your wheels anyways. The bike is starting kinda cranky too, so I'm sure I need to check my valve clearances. I'd also like to grease a lot of points/bearings too.

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areifel ninjette.org member Name: Drew Location: Florida Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 194	Rain or shine, the ninjette is my daily drive.

July 27th, 2012, 09:49 AM	#11
DARAM1281 ninjette.org member Name: RUDY Location: AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 NINJA 250R Posts: 32	I feel no guilt but my cage gets a lil temperamental with me if i dont take her out and play with her at least once a week. often she wont start up right away unless i get under her hood and fondle her insides a bit

July 27th, 2012, 10:08 AM	#12
Vergil Laser Quest Name: Austin Location: Ventura county Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Black Ninja 250r Posts: 245	I really just get bored. And I forget all the conveniences of my car the few times a take it anyways. Always driving without the music or a/c on for at least 10 mins till I remember I have those.

July 30th, 2012, 03:43 PM	#16
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	If I don't ride, due to rain, I do get upset at myself for not riding in when the rain never comes. Been caught in the rain 2-3 times anyway so far, but for short periods and not a heavy downpour... anyway I actually liked it, minus not being able to see out helmet.

July 30th, 2012, 03:54 PM	#17
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	I just hate driving cars. They're terrible. You can't see anything, it's uncomfortable, and feels totally unnatural. Every time I get behind the wheel it puts a frown on my face.