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05-31-2008, 01:10 PM
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Resident Camera Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Jersey
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First Perk of Motorcycle Ownership!
Not sure how many charge their gas on a card, but I never pay cash so that I can keep track of my habits. Well its been almost a full month of owning my motorcycle and I've put about 600+ miles on it and I was riding it just about everywhere when it was nice out. I do a lot of driving for my one job in my S10 which is my daily driver, and the Z28 was taking a break so its pretty much been the only mode of transportation for the past month.
Well I got my first gas bill since I started riding, and it is possibly THE lowest gas bill I have ever payed! I usually average $200~$300 if I'm frequently driving both cars, and this bill was only $100!
You can't beat it! Just the amount of money I'm saving riding the bike is making the payments.
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05-31-2008, 01:31 PM
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12 Second Club
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Milford
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sweeet deal, i actually walked to pick up a car i detailed yesterday lol
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05-31-2008, 02:35 PM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
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yeah i roll my car as slow as possible. coasting and tailwind are my friends
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05-31-2008, 03:24 PM
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8 Second Club
Join Date: Jun 2006
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i'm thinking of buying a bike myself. for the same reason you mentioned alex. the gas savings will practically pay for the bike.
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05-31-2008, 03:47 PM
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11 second club / Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Berlin, NJ
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im averaging 48mpg on my bike. get about 175-180 miles to the tank. Every fill is around 4 gallons.
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06-07-2008, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Originally Posted by ar0ck
Not sure how many charge their gas on a card, but I never pay cash so that I can keep track of my habits. Well its been almost a full month of owning my motorcycle and I've put about 600+ miles on it and I was riding it just about everywhere when it was nice out. I do a lot of driving for my one job in my S10 which is my daily driver, and the Z28 was taking a break so its pretty much been the only mode of transportation for the past month.
Well I got my first gas bill since I started riding, and it is possibly THE lowest gas bill I have ever payed! I usually average $200~$300 if I'm frequently driving both cars, and this bill was only $100!
You can't beat it! Just the amount of money I'm saving riding the bike is making the payments.
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That's awesome. I'm studying for my DMV knowledge test right now so that I can get a motorcycle permit, get in and pass the safety school, get my license, and then get a brand-new 250R, drive that for a year for as much as possible, and then get a brand-new Hayabusa.
Yeah, I did the math:
200 miles of city driving on a 250cc, 250R will only cost me $14 while the same 200 miles on my Z28 or GTO will cost me at least $49. Now, that's a huge difference!!!
The bike will pay for itself in a short period of time. And it only costs $3,499 brand new and perfect for city driving. I'll learn on that and, after driving it for a year, buy my dream bike--a brand new 1,340cc Suzuki Hayabusa!
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06-07-2008, 09:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Williamstown, NJ
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I almost purchased a bike a few times. Too many crazy car drivers, but with gas prices, it may be worth the risk.
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06-07-2008, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Originally Posted by Rich2279
I almost purchased a bike a few times. Too many crazy car drivers, but with gas prices, it may be worth the risk.
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The good thing about high price of gas is that we'll see less of the big trucks and SUV's on the road making it safer to drive a motorcycle.
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06-07-2008, 09:23 PM
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Resident Camera Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Jersey
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Originally Posted by damon_Z
The good thing about high price of gas is that we'll see less of the big trucks and SUV's on the road making it safer to drive a motorcycle.
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Eh I wouldn't go that far  retards are still on the road in every type of vehicle.
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06-09-2008, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Williamstown, NJ
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Eh I wouldn't go that far retards are still on the road in every type of vehicle. |
LOL, agree
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06-09-2008, 02:56 PM
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I will beat you with a toaster!
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Originally Posted by damon_Z
The good thing about high price of gas is that we'll see less of the big trucks and SUV's on the road making it safer to drive a motorcycle.
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wow thats a big of a generalization dont you think? Guess all us ******** with big trucks make it unsafe for bikes! On account of all of us people with big trucks I apologize to the motorcycle crew because we are the sole reason its unsafe for you to ride 
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06-09-2008, 03:34 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Parts Unknown
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Originally Posted by bad64chevelle
wow thats a big of a generalization dont you think? Guess all us ******** with big trucks make it unsafe for bikes! On account of all of us people with big trucks I apologize to the motorcycle crew because we are the sole reason its unsafe for you to ride |
Well Jon, has your truck ever been in a collision with a bike?
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06-09-2008, 05:03 PM
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I will beat you with a toaster!
Join Date: Sep 2004
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the bike hit my truck when it was parked.
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06-09-2008, 06:13 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Originally Posted by bad64chevelle
the bike hit my truck when it was parked. |
So it was involved in a collision with a motorcycle then, eh?
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06-09-2008, 08:27 PM
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I will beat you with a toaster!
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Yup...I was playing wiffle ball at a birthday party and decided, ya know what...it would be a great day to do $4500 worth of damage to my truck, let me park it legally on the side of the road so some jackass on a bike can hit it.
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06-09-2008, 08:34 PM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
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Quote:
Originally Posted by damon_Z
That's awesome. I'm studying for my DMV knowledge test right now so that I can get a motorcycle permit, get in and pass the safety school, get my license, and then get a brand-new 250R, drive that for a year for as much as possible, and then get a brand-new Hayabusa.
Yeah, I did the math:
200 miles of city driving on a 250cc, 250R will only cost me $14 while the same 200 miles on my Z28 or GTO will cost me at least $49. Now, that's a huge difference!!!
The bike will pay for itself in a short period of time. And it only costs $3,499 brand new and perfect for city driving. I'll learn on that and, after driving it for a year, buy my dream bike--a brand new 1,340cc Suzuki Hayabusa!
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not gunna lie, thats a HUGE step up. its like going from a golf cart to a viper. but do what you like.
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06-10-2008, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Originally Posted by ar0ck
Not sure how many charge their gas on a card, but I never pay cash so that I can keep track of my habits. Well its been almost a full month of owning my motorcycle and I've put about 600+ miles on it and I was riding it just about everywhere when it was nice out. I do a lot of driving for my one job in my S10 which is my daily driver, and the Z28 was taking a break so its pretty much been the only mode of transportation for the past month.
Well I got my first gas bill since I started riding, and it is possibly THE lowest gas bill I have ever payed! I usually average $200~$300 if I'm frequently driving both cars, and this bill was only $100!
You can't beat it! Just the amount of money I'm saving riding the bike is making the payments.
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thats good to hear i cant wait to share the savings with u  what octane do you use in your bike?
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06-11-2008, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Williamstown NJ
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I get about 55mpg with my 1100cc shadow. Damn, I need to ride it more.
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