Wednesday, March 17, 2010

With $4 a gallon, have you thought about a motorcycle?

Or if you have one, how happy are you that you do?
With $4 a gallon, have you thought about a motorcycle?
no, but i have thought about a bike! the gas here in Rhode Island has topped in at $4.15 a gallon.
With $4 a gallon, have you thought about a motorcycle?
i've thought about buying one of the motors to put on my bicycle. 300 miles to the gallon, 30 mph. sweet
Reply:Yes, I am actually looking for some right now, with the price of a motorcycle you cant go wrong!
Reply:I really encourage anyone without experience on a bike to stop thinking, and go buy a Toyota or something, there are cars with mpg ratings that rivel the larger bikes, and you get a roof, a trunk, and a/c! But, them of us what has ridden bikes since can't-remember-when, I'm gonna be glad to get mine put back together and on the road!
Reply:Have you seen the scooters available now? They're even better on gas and they're coming out with some sharp looking ones. But, as the other answer said, there's nothing better than a bike, no gas, exercise, inexpensive upkeep, easy to store, etc.
Reply:At $10+ a gallon here in the U.K. I can't afford to ride anyting else.
Reply:My moms friend did. She bought a motorcycle 3 weeks ago bcuz she already has her licsence for it. She said she loves it.
Reply:I have three and I am very happy that I do.
Reply:People forget about the cost of a bike and maintenance etc. so it takes a while to start saving anything.
Reply:I have 2 bikes, plus 3 cars to choose from. Its nice to have options, I'll admit that. You just can't beat how practical they can be. I will not pay over $4/gal just to commute....I don't like work that much!!!





20mpg in my SUV/convertible/minivan


60mpg on my dualsport


100+mpg on my scooter
Reply:it's actually more cost effective (and environmentally conscious) to keep your current car than to get a hybrid. motorcycles are a good alternative, but they are expensive and time consuming to maintain.


i have a motorcycle and i love it, but it's more for love of riding it than saving money on gas. though i do enjoy flaunting 60 mpgs to people who drive suv's.
Reply:YES. Im from West LA, SoCal. 91 Octane here is $4.59/gal.


Gas prices are the exact reason I purchased my bike. I bought and paid for it last Friday. Very good decision that I made so far. However, keep in mind that if you're getting one, you still gotta pay for riding gear and insurance which can add up to hundreds and even thousands of dollars. An economical money saving idea would be to trade in a gas guzzler for a low cost 4 cylinder vehicle. Oh yeah, I also did it because Im sick of traffic and parking. THOSE are the worst, seriously.
Reply:I've been riding for 30 yrs. and I always will even if gas were free. As for not riding because someone doesn't have experience, how can you get experience if you don't ride? Get a bike!
Reply:It depends. If you get a used bike that gets 50 mpg or better, work on it yourself and use it for commuting daily it'll pay off. If you go buy a new Harley, lets say, and you take it out on weekends it won't pay off. You have to consider insurance, a new bike with a loan you'll have to get full. That can cost more than a car of equal value (easier to steal a bike). Also wear and tear. A co-worker told me a new rear tire he had installed on his wide glide ran him $500. 200 for the tire and 3 hr labor @ 100/hr. Then there is weather. cant ride it in the wintertime and in the rain (cant get that $20'000 piece of driveway jewelry dirty). So if you want to save cash get a car with better gas mileage. By the way consumer report did an article on hybrid vs gas and said it would take 5 years to make the difference between a hybrid civic and a regular civic.


Mini bike battery?

where can i get 1. i checked all the auto shop places like pep boys and kragen
Mini bike battery?
google it, you should be able to find one
Mini bike battery?
well!!!!!! not knowing what type of mini bike it is or the type of battery it takes: number voltage amps etc:, i would take it to a lawnmower repair shop and see if they can match it, alot of riding mowers take small batteries, also electric start push mowers. good hunting! scott
Reply:if you can't find a battery to replace it (which you should be able to get one on ebay) hook it up to a trickle charger and let it sit for a day.


most batteries have a well in them, and should have a plastic lid on the top of the battery. check to see if there's water in the wells. if, not, just fill them with water and charge it!
Reply:I'm not a fan of Wals-mart, but they can order just about any battery you need. Take the old one out, bring it in, and let them match it up. As a plus, they'll give you $6 for your old one.





What most people don't know is that there are only 4 companies in the entire USA that supply all of our favorite part stores with automotive batteries. So, chances are good the the $40 Wals-mart battery is made by the same company as the $80 Napa battery (with matching specifications).


Honda cbr 929 help, thanks!?

is a used honda cbr 929 with 18k km's for $6500 canadian a good buy, if not ,what price?
Honda cbr 929 help, thanks!?
Well, according to the NADA price guide website a used 2001 Honda CBR929 (last year they made them) is worth a low of 3755 Canadian up to a high of 4942 Canadian. These are average prices of course, as there are no doubt some real junkers out there, and some that are probably still in showroom condition, good luck.


I am thinking of buying a motorcycle to go to work to save money on gas.?

I drive 106 miles round trip freeway. What kind should I buy to get a good MPG. I don't want to buy a scooter. Any other advise will be greatly apresciated.
I am thinking of buying a motorcycle to go to work to save money on gas.?
if your driving freeway you should take advantage of a faster motorcyle... like BIG BIKE... ducatti or honda is better but quite expensive but worth the purchase...





-jane
I am thinking of buying a motorcycle to go to work to save money on gas.?
Go to this site:


http://www.bikez.com/brand/suzuki_motorc...





%26amp; look around....then


Go to "Suzuki4Life" (I think it's a '4' instead of a 'for'...?) Try it both ways. It's an "Ultimate Bulletin Board" of bikers; After you register--- POST your question. I know a couple of the members,.so feel free to say how you heard about it--%26amp; email me thru Y-Q%26amp;A %26amp; I'll tell you who they are.. The smaller the cc's the less gas you'll use. Be sure you buy your gear before you take delivery on your bike. There are only 2 kinds of bikers: Those who haven't gone down, and those you HAVE....be sure you're geared-up every time you turn the key...and do a good pre-flight inspection too. You'll be glad you did.
Reply:buy one but you gotz to have a motercycle lisnce for one
Reply:My recommendation would be to purchase a late model Buell Blast (~500cc). They are easy to ride and maneuver. They have a very responsive midrange. They can cruise all day at 65-70 miles per hour. And last but not least, they get around 70 miles per gallon on the highway!





Another good recommendation would be a Ninja 250, which gets similar gas mileage, has a higher top speed, but has lower mid-range torque.





Understand that when it comes to motorcycles, the higher you go in cc's, the less your gas mileage will be. So you can find many cruisers in the 750 to 1200 cc range that will be more comfortable at freeway speeds, but will get lower mpg (around 35 to 50 to be precise). You will also be looking at a higher initial investment, which may or may not be an issue for you.





All in all, consider your budget, do some research, and you will ultimately find the right bike for you.
Reply:A while ago I built a spreadsheet to figure commuting costs.





It used the following assumptions


gas 45 mpg 4.50/gal


tires 12,000 miles $350 to replace


chain/sprockets 15000mi, $300 to replace


dealer tune-up 8000mi $400


dealer tune-up 12000 $300


257 working days/year


5 extra miles/ day for goofing off, lunch, etc.





Based on this, you would ride 28,527 miles/year at a total cost of $6527 plus the price of insurance, plus the price of the bike.
Reply:Get yourself a BMW, you won't regret it!
Reply:I don't agree with the last person. I have purchased many used bikes, and only 2 that were new from a dealership. If you buy the right bike, it shouldn't cost anywhere near that figure, especially if you are willing/able to learn small repairs on your own.





If you are buying strictly for commuting purposes, get a "standard" or "cruiser." Look at the Honda Magna/Shadow series, Kawasaki LTD 440/550's, Yamaha XJ/XS/Seca, or Suzuki Intruder/Savage. I point these out because they are VERY popular, reasonably priced ($1000-3500), are super comfortable, and fuel efficient (50-80mpg).





My Yamaha XS1100 (full fairing/saddlebags, stereo) got about 35mpg and was extremely comfortable on the open highway, not so much in town because it was a big bike. My Yamaha Maxim XJ750 got about 45-50mpg, but was in bad shape when I got it, and I kept it for about 6months and made double my $$ back. My CT90 gets over 100mpg, but tops out at 50mph, so I wouldn't suggest that one. My dualsports always were good on gas...Suzuki DR125 got 70mpg, DR650 got 60mpg, Yamaha XT350 got 55mpg, and my Honda XR350R gets about 60mpg.





Above all else....get something that physically fits you, will be comfortable for your purposes, goes where you want it to, and is cost effective (purchase price + maintenance). Hope this helps in making a good decision. Happy Riding!!!
Reply:if you're riding freeway, definitely get a 550cc or higher. a smaller bike will tend to blow around in the wind more and have unhappy reactions to semi trucks passing you. a 500 or 550 would be easy enough to handle for a beginner, but a 750 is more desireable (and comfortable) for highway travel, especially going that far each day. or course, the bigger the bike, the worse gas mileage you'll get.


check craigslist.com for locals selling used bikes. i got a 73 honda cb350 used in great condition for around $700. i get around 50-60+ mpg, but she is a little sensitive on the highway. i highly suggest hondas for quality, price, and ease of maintenance and repair.
Reply:Look at he Kymco and Hyosung lines they have some fine road bikes and they are priced right and reliable. Do not knock scooters now days 500 cc scooters that will run 80mph all day long with disk brakes are common oh yes about 60+ mpg. Also you do not need a huge ride to go on highway. I ride a 250 and do not have any trouble being blown all around. That maybe true with a rocket bikes as they have all of that side body work.
Reply:a Honda Shadow or Rebel in anything from a 250cc up to 500cc would be a good reliable bike for the riding your looking at doing this is a cruiser model which is good for a beginner ,and also take a MSF riding course in your area to learn the basics of motorcycling make sure you always wear a helmet and gloves with whatever other riding gear you can afford and don't ever ride in shorts and sandals you never know if and when you might go down on a bike and drivers don't look for you so you have to look out for them
Reply:i would say that you get a 250cc but jus on the street


a 400cc and up for the freeway.


yup these will save you a butt load of money
Reply:driving on the freeway that long, you will want at least a


600 sport bike or a 750 cruiser
Reply:750 Honda shadow aero ( shaft drive) will work fine. About 50 mpg. I like the Kawasaki 750 Vulcan, an odd bike but built for a mature rider and is solid with comfort features. It is out of production since last year but even used, will fit your bill nicely and you should be able to ride for 2 years and then move up. As it is out of production you ought to do well on purchase. Again 50 mpg, shaft drive, water cooled.
Reply:Consider riding around in a cruiser; the crotch rocket type bikes can get uncomfortable if you ride for a long period of time. Cruisers are heavier, but more comfortable for longer periods of time. Crotch rockets get you from A to B to C real fast. Real fast.
Reply:Short answer is yes, you will save money on gas. But, there will be addtional expenses you have to consider:


1.) Insurance. If you are knew to riding, expect to pay a lot for insurance.


2.) Cost of bike. Buy used and old to save money. Motorcycles basically work the same since they were invented...okay get a fuel injected one..


3.) Cost of maintance. Bikes need more care and attention then your car typically, and more often.


4.) Cost of equipment. You will need protective gear, helmet, boots...
Reply:smart thinking one step toward going away from increasing our ozone layer





i recommend a ducati 1098s ,, pretty expensive but its like a car with no roof and stuff








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What fuel has a higher octane race fuel or jet fuel.?

jet fuel is not gas it is closer to diesel
What fuel has a higher octane race fuel or jet fuel.?
Race fuel and av-gas (gasoline for aircraft use) both have a much higher octane rating than jet fuel.





Jet fuel has a very low octane rating in fact.





Don't be tempted to use jet fuel in your car, even if your car's computer could adjust for the ultra-low octane, you'd get very poor performance.
What fuel has a higher octane race fuel or jet fuel.?
race fuel will be higher, jet fuel is more along the line of diesel and is rated by c tain.
Reply:Jet fuel is basically kerosene and will not work in your automobile or motorcycle, unless you are Jay Leno and have a turbine cycle.





Race fuel has a higher octane than pump gas, for instance 100LL, a common small airplane gas has 100 octane more or less. However, it is illegal in the US to use this gas on the street.
Reply:My piss...What the hell does this question have to do with motorcycles? It's not like you are going to use either in a motorcycle anyways unless your are rich and stupid, but you may be 1 of those, so I will just stop while I am ahead and not make you think too much because I would feel really bad if you had a brain aneurysm over this matter and died.


When will harley davidson unviel its 09 models?

August or September....not sure which.
When will harley davidson unviel its 09 models?
Usually the week of Sturgis Bike Week. 1-2 week of August.
When will harley davidson unviel its 09 models?
you wont see any of the 09's until the end of the year
Reply:The next model year gets 'unveiled' at the Sturgis bike rally, which is the first full week of August. Pics and info will be available on Harleys web site at the same time. Models will start arriving at dealers soon after.
Reply:spring dealer meetings. they start production july 1


I have a 2005 YZ125 and I need a new whole rear suspension? Does anybody know of any good companies or sites?

You are probably looking at dealer items only. Consider fixing what you have, but, be prepared to pay. I once repaired


the suspension of an old CR125, the couple of bushings, needle bearings, seals, and bolts could be held in one hand,but, cost more than $300. Maybe you should consider the condition of the rest of the bike, maybe it time to trade for something newer.
I have a 2005 YZ125 and I need a new whole rear suspension? Does anybody know of any good companies or sites?
unless you plan on spending a fortune, shop ebay and be patient


 


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