How’s your fuel prices

[ThatredneckguyJamie]

 

[doc holiday13]

Diesel went up another 20 cents since I filled up 2 weeks ago.. I'm buying a motorcycle.. I can't afford to pay $240-3x per month for fuel

 

[CorbLand]

Diesel went up another 20 cents since I filled up 2 weeks ago.. I'm buying a motorcycle.. I can't afford to pay $240-3x per month for fuel

I urge you to please weigh that decision out. One of my buddies was killed riding his motorcycle to work last week. Someone didn't see him and he died on impact. 28 years old.

 

[doc holiday13]

I urge you to please weigh that decision out. One of my buddies was killed riding his motorcycle to work last week. Someone didn't see him and he died on impact. 28 years old.

I've weighed it plenty of times. Been riding for almost 20 years, haven't ridden on the street in about 7 years(think race track). First month i owned a motorcycle, a car pulled out in front of me while I was going 50mph. I have a half numb foot from a previously herniated disk to prove it. I ended up 40 yards away from the scene of the accident. I fully comprehend what you're trying to convey. Gotta ride like everyone and everything is trying to kill you

 

[WRM]

Gotta ride like everyone and everything is trying to kill you

I hope that doesn't mean so fast that you pass everyone while riding the center line or using the breakdown/bike lane if you choose.

The fuel prices are making all of us do what we gotta to get by. Good luck!

 

[doc holiday13]

I hope that doesn't mean so fast that you pass everyone while riding the center line or using the breakdown/bike lane if you choose.

The fuel prices are making all of us do what we gotta to get by. Good luck!

It means keep you head on a swivel, ride in a group if if you can. keep yourself in a position to swerve out of the way, be able to jam on your brakes without getting rear ended, or if need be gas it out. Lots of strategies to staying alive on a motorcycle. I do not subscribe to "loud pipes save lives" .

 

[CorbLand]

I've weighed it plenty of times. Been riding for almost 20 years, haven't ridden on the street in about 7 years(think race track). First month i owned a motorcycle, a car pulled out in front of me while I was going 50mph. I have a half numb foot from a previously herniated disk to prove it. I ended up 40 yards away from the scene of the accident. I fully comprehend what you're trying to convey. Gotta ride like everyone and everything is trying to kill you

I know a guy that was just like you. Dude was on two wheels before he could walk. Racing, sand dunes, mountain riding, everything. He was riding home one day and someone pulled out in front of him. Died in the bed of the pickup. You can be the best damn rider in the world, its everyone else you have to worry about.

Do you man, in no way am I saying that you shouldnt. Its just scary.

 

[isItFallYet]

I know a guy that was just like you. Dude was on two wheels before he could walk. Racing, sand dunes, mountain riding, everything. He was riding home one day and someone pulled out in front of him. Died in the bed of the pickup. You can be the best damn rider in the world, its everyone else you have to worry about.

Do you man, in no way am I saying that you shouldnt. Its just scary.

Agree, and these days everyone is on a cell phone while driving. You know, watching tiktok and posting selfies in IG. I got rid of my street bikes just because of this. I’m either going to get another street bike or make my RZR 570 street legal. My truck costs over $200 in diesel to fill up.

 

[2buffalo]

I'm psyched about electric cars. I don't quite get why people are so resistant to new technology. It's far from perfect, but will continue to get better and better.

I'm researching solar for my home and maybe even small scale wind. I'd love to be less dependent on external energy in my daily life. I don't see a downside other than the inability to refuel quickly on long trips and possibly cold weather performance. Sitting at a charging station for 45-60 minutes during a 8-12 hour drive would drive me nuts. For 90% of my daily life, electric will be great.

I think you're reading people wrong. Has nothing to do with resisting technology. Has to do with the only thing that makes the things you describe affordable is subsidies. Other issue is at this point it is impractical. How many solar panels and wind turbines would it take to power the U.S. and where would they all go?

 

[doc holiday13]

Agree, and these days everyone is on a cell phone while driving. You know, watching tiktok and posting selfies in IG. I got rid of my street bikes just because of this. I’m either going to get another street bike or make my RZR 570 street legal. My truck costs over $200 in diesel to fill up.

Fuel is the only reason i'm doing it. With the way the economy is, i'd rather have the money in the bank but spending over $700/month on fuel isn't going to keep money in my savings account very long.

Fortunately for me all the roads i drive are fairly safe even for a motorcycle and its about 20 miles each way.

 

[WRM]

How many solar panels and wind turbines would it take to power the U.S. and where would they all go?

Only scratching the surface of the issues. JoePa and his band of idiots makes it sound like it's nothing to it. It's not possible at this time and likely will be a long while until it is available on a truly large scale. Never mind the environmental impacts of the "green" tech--and they are significant.

 

[WRM]

It means keep you head on a swivel, ride in a group if if you can. keep yourself in a position to swerve out of the way, be able to jam on your brakes without getting rear ended, or if need be gas it out. Lots of strategies to staying alive on a motorcycle. I do not subscribe to "loud pipes save lives" .

Well, you'd be a welcome rider around here, though seemingly in a minority.

 

[*zap*]

I think it is gonna get a lot worse before it gets any better....

 

[wind gypsy]

I was afraid of flight costs for a late july trip to MT.. Ended up being surprisingly cheap. $400/ea direct from Minneapolis. Can't imagine airlines are doing well with the fuel bills.

 

[Hun10-freak]

In Medford, OR our cheapest gas station is 5.27 a gallon for regular...

 

[dtrkyman]

Filled the wife's rig today, $5.35 for premium, ouch! Should have got the hybrid version of her car!

Santa Fe NM.

 

[sneaky]

I know a guy that was just like you. Dude was on two wheels before he could walk. Racing, sand dunes, mountain riding, everything. He was riding home one day and someone pulled out in front of him. Died in the bed of the pickup. You can be the best damn rider in the world, its everyone else you have to worry about.

Do you man, in no way am I saying that you shouldnt. Its just scary.

Driving any vehicle is the most dangerous thing people do every day without a second thought

 

[JJJ]

I thought about getting back on a bike too for the summer commute.
Did it for years and yea, super cheap way to travel.
It’s already dangerous how much I drive for work.
The problem is I bring too much food/water/gear lol. I’d need one of those hilarious reverse trikes to store all my shit lol

 

[RyanT26]

Cheese and rice, up another dime today $4.69.

 

[R_W]

Cost me over $11 to put 2 gallons of premium in the motorcycle today, it's over $5.50 a gallon. Regular is $5.25 and $4.69 for ethanol. Lincoln, Nebraska.