My bike is VERY important to me. It's therapy for everything that life throws at me when I least expect it. It's my getaway from everyday mundane things that drive me crazy... And yes I would work another job (if I was able) to afford one if I had to. Luckily I've been very blessed and have always been good with money so my bikes are mine and it's a great feeling. I had a bike before I owned a car (74 Honda CB 200) and I've always had a bike...that is up until I was dx with CML- Chronic Myelogenious Luekemia. I couldn't ride for over 2 years and it was the first time I ever went without a bike. Due to this unforesceen stituation...I lost my job, insurance etc... and my bike (a 2000 Hayabusa). Selling it was what helped keep my family afloat financially till other arrangments were made... I absolutely hated having to sell my bike and not ride anymore but I knew I couldnt ride it and we needed the money. You do what you have to do....I thought I'd never have another one but over 2 years later and a lot of saving here and there... I was able to buy another and even do all the modifications I never got to do with my first one. Durning that time I didn't have a bike I was not the same and anyone who knew me could see it. Even still I had sold most of my gear, stands and pretty much anything else I had for the bike accepting that I was done and wouldn't ride again. It was my dad that really pushed me to get another one. I'm so glad he did too... I'm completely whole once again and it feels awesome! So again, yes... I'd work another job if I had too just to have this passion in my life...