[jonathan180iq]

1) Gas mileage ranges anywhere between 55-95mpg. Expect better on the highway. And I think 65 MPG is about the average. (My personal high was 95 {100% highway} and my average was 72 with a 16T sprocket and windshield)

2) There are a plenty of mods. Just check out the "How-to" forum.

3) All-State was cheapest for me. Get full coverage. Last thing you want is to be almost dead in hospital with no bike and only liabiliy coverage.

4) I'm not sure there is a bike trailer or hitch available for this bike, but you can certainly brainstorm something into being.

5) For lots of long distance commuting, I would recommend Helmet (full face), jacket, gloves, and boots. Some textile pants would serve you well too.

6) Your local MSF course would be great. Or have your best friend or dad or someone seriously teach you one on one for a few days.

7) Your first CM liscense will be a 6 month permit. After that, you will take the skills test and earn your full CM. The only draw back to a permit is that you aren't supposed to ride at night and you can't carry a passenger. (At least this is true for GA. I'm sure other states are similar.)