I'm not a safety nut, and have ridden motorcycles since I was 8..
but I wouldn't put my families eggs into that basket.

I don't know how long you have ridden,  but buying a motorcycle for
economic reasons
can quickly come back to serious accident and future of your family.

I may be stereotyping CA roads & Highways.. same as many do for NY .
I live in a fairly sane, safe region of NY far far away from NYC..  but
the western states think NYC
when you say from NY .

best of luck on your new job, and family..  remember what is
important..  and it's NOT the JOB.
dan in NY

In a message dated 11/28/06 11:24:48 PM Eastern Standard Time,
dusty.edwards@MAC.COM writes:

 I just
> moved to California and have taken a high-responsibility job that
> occupies much of my time - not to mention the 8 month old baby that
my
> wife and i have.

>
> Although I'd love to just stop pursing the sale of the vehicle, i
kind
> of had my heart set on replacing it with a motorcycle and saving
some
> money on payments and insurance.
>
> Any advice?  You guys have always been so helpful and insightful in
> times like these.  Thanks!
> dusty.