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DucatiRider Rookie Author Maryland Posts:70 Points:1,200 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2012 9:41:19 AM Ignore DucatiRider Report Abuse No surprise that I'm a huge proponent of motorcycles, but has anyone gotten on a bike because of gas prices? If you buy a cheap starter 250 you'll get 70 MPG with almost no effort. Even with a 70 HP 650cc engine you can get 60 MPG with almost no effort. My 650 will give me 70 MPG if I keep her under 50 MPH. I know that it is a hassle to get your license, and buying a used bike can require some learning as far as getting it running well, but I'm just curious. Oh, and if you answer, "yes, no" or "ok" you go to hell, you go to hell and you die!

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No surprise that I'm a huge proponent of motorcycles, but has anyone gotten on a bike because of gas prices?

If you buy a cheap starter 250 you'll get 70 MPG with almost no effort. Even with a 70 HP 650cc engine you can get 60 MPG with almost no effort. My 650 will give me 70 MPG if I keep her under 50 MPH.

I know that it is a hassle to get your license, and buying a used bike can require some learning as far as getting it running well, but I'm just curious.

Oh, and if you answer, "yes, no" or "ok" you go to hell, you go to hell and you die!

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jonjon57 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,442 Points:633,935 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 7:51:59 AM Ignore jonjon57 Report Abuse No
DoctorOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,863 Points:1,076,425 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: May 17, 2013 2:18:53 AM Ignore DoctorOH Report Abuse I just might buy one
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,385 Points:1,120,850 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2013 12:33:17 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nope
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,385 Points:1,120,850 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2013 12:33:10 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse No
JOB_Dave Rookie Author San Francisco Posts:33 Points:481,050 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 5:35:04 PM Ignore JOB_Dave Report Abuse Much more comfortable in a car
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,052 Points:799,320 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 10:48:45 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse Not me.
mybigtruck Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:125 Points:197,925 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 3:18:08 AM Ignore mybigtruck Report Abuse As tempting as it is to get a bike, the car versus bike scenario keeps me in a car/truck. A good buddy of mine got into 2 wrecks with his bike before he gave it up. He's been lucky A few saved $$ isn't worth a few broken bones. [Edited by: mybigtruck at 5/13/2013 3:19:47 AM EST]
GrumpyCat Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,603 Points:787,875 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 12:44:47 AM Ignore GrumpyCat Report Abuse I like my motorcycles but caution novices from thinking a motorcycle will cost less to operate than an automobile. Motorcycle maintenance is much more expensive. Tires especially. $400 is not atypical for 2 new tires mounted, which will last from 3,000 to 12,000 miles.
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derFeierabend Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:16 Points:48,735 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2013 5:41:43 AM Ignore derFeierabend Report Abuse I've been tempted to get a motorcycle for the work commute. Plus it'd be fun to have one for recreation since we have 9 months of incredible weather here. A co-worker suggests a Suzuki SV as a good balance between economy, performance, and price. I like what I've read about it. Just need to borrow a friends bike to practice on and see how I like riding around in traffic. Getting a motorcycle license here is a cake walk.
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rich13251 Sophomore Author Toledo Posts:181 Points:106,035 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2013 3:11:43 PM Ignore rich13251 Report Abuse Yes, have had Honda Goldwing, now have Harley Ultra Classic (50 mpg )!
davisadm All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:562 Points:408,650 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2013 2:21:09 PM Ignore davisadm Report Abuse Too dangerous to drive on the road. In most cases: Car vs. motorcycle = serious injury or death Car vs. car = little or no injury
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aalix Champion Author Orange County Posts:23,173 Points:4,120,420 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2013 1:33:33 AM Ignore aalix Report Abuse Can't have a motorcyle.
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borsht All-Star Author Oakland Posts:788 Points:188,910 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2013 12:58:41 AM Ignore borsht Report Abuse A motorcycle used to save me a lot on insurance. I put all my commute miles on the bike. About 75 miles/day. I also saved on fuel. I rode a motorcycle for over 50 years.
PassmyGas Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:294 Points:662,705 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 11:57:26 AM Ignore PassmyGas Report Abuse no, costs more on insurance and adds cost to property taxes
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,135 Points:417,450 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 11:16:30 AM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse No, have had a bike bigger than a KZ75 3 speed semi! Wouldn't mind having a motorcycle but fuel mileage is not the motivator. [Edited by: BartandLisa at 4/14/2013 11:20:04 AM EST]
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rjro Champion Author Albany Posts:1,237 Points:500,125 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 9:58:27 AM Ignore rjro Report Abuse not for me. gas savings is not worth the safety risk.
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gougedQC Champion Author Montreal Posts:5,130 Points:69,885 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2013 6:42:15 PM Ignore gougedQC Report Abuse are motorcyclists in this country getting together to fight the exhorbitant and extremely unreasonable insurance rates? Because some provinces have provincial insurance schemes, and because these already unreasonable rates are going up even higher,...its a clear sign the government can and will dictate who can drive what , simply by making if financially impossible for certain types of vehicles.. right now companies and provinces are targetting motorcyclists... but already companies are starting to stick it to seniors by jacking up their rates...for no other reason than theyre older..... again dictating --through other means-- who will be allowed to drive and what youll be able to drive in the future..
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