Posted by ABLE_1 on March 22, 2007, 6:46 pm
Well at the very least this newsgroup seems to have a following. Nice to
see others really look here on a regular basis.
> It was a great trip and a real learning experience. Even now with a 7.4G
> tank and a credit card I'm very aware of mileage.
Are you really looking at the gas mileage as it relates to "Miles per
Gallon" or "Miles per Tank". In my mind it is the latter and not it the
respect of I need a bigger tank but more to the point when the gage is
getting closer to the "E" it is time to start looking for a station.
Just my point of view.
Time to ride.............................................
Les
Posted by Captain Midnight on March 23, 2007, 7:56 am
> Well at the very least this newsgroup seems to have a following. Nice to
> see others really look here on a regular basis.
> > It was a great trip and a real learning experience. Even now with a 7.4G
> > tank and a credit card I'm very aware of mileage.
> Are you really looking at the gas mileage as it relates to "Miles per
> Gallon" or "Miles per Tank". In my mind it is the latter and not it the
> respect of I need a bigger tank but more to the point when the gage is
> getting closer to the "E" it is time to start looking for a station.
> Just my point of view.
> Time to ride.............................................
> Les
Both. Can't figure Miles per Tank without knowing Miles per Gallon. Changed
to synthetic oil and radial tires at the same time on the ST and my range
went up 35miles.
Posted by Ben Bleu on March 22, 2007, 10:55 am
another point taken.I've been over a million miles, rode ever major and most
minor highways across this country since 1945. For me I don't need a big
machine because image is not on my list.I enjoy riding alone because groups
just play follow the leader. I like the freedom to stop or turn whenever I
feel like it and I like to stop off along the way if I see bright eyes and a
pleasant smile.I've written two books but prohibit their publication while I
live. My 1980 yamaha 1100 cost 1100 dollars. Who needs a new machine?
>> Well I was kinda making a bit of a funny. But now you had to go and make
>> a serious note out of it. If someone (aka biker dude) pays $6000 -
>> $30,000 for the pleasure of the ride with the "cool-ness" or looking good
>> thrown in for a smile. I would not think that the extra cost of gas or
>> distance would be a huge factor in the decision making process.
>>
>> Reminds me of the guy I met at a Wendy's last year who was on his "ride"
>> to participate in the events in York, Pa. The tank on his "modified
>> Harley" could not have been more than 1.5 gallons. He had already
>> traveled 200 miles to get there and was on his way back. Was he
>> concerned about where the next gas station was located?? Or was that a
>> minor issue as it relates to his pleasure of meeting up with the rest of
>> the group???
>>
>> If he would have been on 4 wheels he could have may have made the trip on
>> one tank full. But then what would have been the fun in that???
>>
>> Last fall I was in 4 mile long parking lot that was moving at about 2
>> mph. A business suit in a oversized SUV rolled down his window and asked
>> me what kind of mileage I was getting. I smiled and said, "Well sir, a
>> lot more than you are getting but it really doesn't matter to me." He
>> smiled and said, Yea, I guess your right." At 40+ on my Goldwing the
>> cost of gas and the mileage is but a minor minor issue. I could get
>> there by walking, but I would not be as happy about it.
>>
>> Just trying to put a little smile on your face.
>>
>> Later,
>>
>>
>>
>>> At $3+ a gallon it's something to consider. $22 fill ups are an eye
>>> opener.
>>>
>>> The other thing is, mileage is in the equation for range. How often gas
>>> stations need to be looked for. I hate that.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
> I could not agree with you more. Gas mileage is down on the list of why
> and what I ride. It has value, but not a lot. When I tell people that I
> only get 32 to 34 mpg on my Valkyrie, they act as if something is wrong
> with that. And the Harley riders gleefully tell me that they get about 50
> mph. I point out that the 6 carbs on the bike is a give away that it was
> not made for high economy. It does get better than my Toyota Pickup
> though. With gas going up, we can hope that more people will purchase
> bikes for transportation that would not otherwise buy one. MPG will be
> important to them.
>
Posted by Wayne on March 22, 2007, 1:53 pm
> another point taken.I've been over a million miles, rode ever major and
> most minor highways across this country since 1945. For me I don't need a
> big machine because image is not on my list.I enjoy riding alone because
> groups just play follow the leader. I like the freedom to stop or turn
> whenever I feel like it and I like to stop off along the way if I see
> bright eyes and a pleasant smile.I've written two books but prohibit their
> publication while I live. My 1980 yamaha 1100 cost 1100 dollars. Who needs
> a new machine?
Couldn't agree more. I travel solo for weeks and I can do what I want when I
want.
Wayne
86 Venture
Posted by Captain Midnight on March 22, 2007, 7:11 pm
>>My 1980 yamaha 1100 cost 1100 dollars. Who needs a new machine?
Paid $3200 for my GS1100. Bought new, now it's not. :)
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> tank and a credit card I'm very aware of mileage.