[jasonsmith]

Do you plan on keeping it forever?
Do you change bikes often?

For those of us that purchased new how do you feel about the extra $$ spent vs buying used?

My thoughts... I want to keep her forever, that is the ONLY reason I purchased new. The initial cost and upgrades won't hurt as much when it's spread over time. Forever to me means realistically 20yrs? Stating that, I don't think putting 25k a year will be the best plan. I am thinking I may put about 5k-7k a year riding when I want.

I have a 92 accord that I will leave on the side of the road one day. I purchased it for a nominal price and it gets me 27mpg. It has 330k and runs like a dream (knock on wood).