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davidhaner · 05-26-2006, 10:00 AM

I love making important facts.

schizuki · 05-26-2006, 10:00 AM

"In the 1950s, per-capita real income was less than half what it is today. That means that for the typical American in the 1950s, gasoline cost twice as much, in terms of buying power, as today's gasoline. Adjusted for inflation and for buying power, the purported "record"-priced gasoline at your pumps now is substantially cheaper than the gasoline your parents bought."

We're a bunch of spoiled, pampered crybabies.

davidhaner · 05-26-2006, 10:02 AM

Me too; 2000 sv650s, ~50 mpg.

BrowningBAR · 05-26-2006, 10:03 AM

Yeas I am.

I would love to be able to pay the $1.15 per gallon that I was paying back in 1998.

schizuki · 05-26-2006, 10:09 AM

"Venezuela's president, Hugo ChÃ¡vez, has also stated that he would be will to set a fix price at 50 per barrel."

Chavez is unstable, to say the least. I wouldn't put too much stock in what he says.

I think oil will top out at about $100/barrel max (that's the inflation/adjusted historic high). I believe around $70-$80 makes oil shale practical, and there's a ****load of that.

In twenty or thirty years, people will be amused at how hysterical we were about oil. I once read an editorial from a NYC newspaper from the 1890's talking about civilization grinding to a halt because we were going to run out of coal.

Neal · 05-26-2006, 10:10 AM

My 97 Electra glide about 40

Wife's 2001 blast 78 (she rides slow and steady and weighs 10

Son's 06 GSX 1000 ha Ha

longride · 05-26-2006, 10:11 AM

"We're a bunch of spoiled, pampered crybabies."

Fu&kin A, you can say that again. Complaints and crying from the same people that have $200 a month cell phone bills and pay $4.00 for a cup a friggin coffee.

Klay · 05-26-2006, 10:17 AM

My SV650 gets the same as they say above, 45 mpg in spirited riding to 58 mpg cruising around at 55 mph. Once I got 38 mpg on the freeway...but that was a fluke...The temperature was in the upper 40's and the the sustained 80 mph speed was causing carburetor icing. I understand the Euro versions of the SV have heated carbs to avoid this problem. Why do we get the "dumbed-down" models all the time it seems, when the Euros get the really cool stuff?

My DR650 gets 52-55 mpg under seemingly all conditions.

My DR200 gets around 75 mpg under typical conditions.

schizuki · 05-26-2006, 10:20 AM

"Really gas at 4.00 is a bargin... Adjust it for inflation buddy.. a 25% increase in the price is going to be OK schiki.?.."

Yeah. It is and it will. Just because gas prices were historically and abnormally low in the 80's and 90's doesn't mean that it's a disaster the prices are rationalizing now. See my post below.

"Go look at the link... That probably translates into a 20% hike in adjusted terms.. which will have not might have a crippling effect on the economy."

Uh, which is it? "Will have" or "not might have"?

We'll be fine. We'll deal. The only constant in life is change.

When you feel yourself getting ready to cry like a girl about gas prices (gas prices, for the love of God), just remember our parents and grandparents paying more of their income for it than we do. And remember that we have bigger houses, better health, better food, longer lives, safer and vastly-better performing cars and more awesome motorcycles than they could dream of.

Stop the *****ing and moaning, folks. We're living in a golden age. Don't be babies.

v4bryan · 05-26-2006, 10:20 AM

I get about 35 to 36 on average with the Blackbird, and the wife's Ducati 900 SS CR gets aqbout 38.5. I've gotten over 44 mpg if I'm doing ALOT of highway work, but the 35.5 is a good average: the lowest I've gotten is 22 mpg during a track day on a tight 1.7 mile course-never got out of second gear.

Bryan...seems BMWs and HDs get about the best mileage most times...

05-26-2006, 10:00 AM	#21
davidhaner Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 194	Re: Motorcycle Gas Mileage: What's yours? I love making important facts.

05-26-2006, 10:00 AM	#22
schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 4,413	Re: Motorcycle Gas Mileage: What's yours? "In the 1950s, per-capita real income was less than half what it is today. That means that for the typical American in the 1950s, gasoline cost twice as much, in terms of buying power, as today's gasoline. Adjusted for inflation and for buying power, the purported "record"-priced gasoline at your pumps now is substantially cheaper than the gasoline your parents bought." We're a bunch of spoiled, pampered crybabies. __________________ “[The video] should be sent for example to ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN and maybe PBS and VOA. As for Fox News, let her die in her anger... I used to think that MSNBC channel may be good and neutral a bit, but is has lately fired two of the most famous journalists – Keith Olbermann and Octavia Nasser.” - Al-Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn. Or any American lefty.

05-26-2006, 10:02 AM	#23
davidhaner Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 194	Re: Motorcycle Gas Mileage: What's yours? Me too; 2000 sv650s, ~50 mpg.

05-26-2006, 10:03 AM	#24
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	Re: Motorcycle Gas Mileage: What's yours? Yeas I am. I would love to be able to pay the $1.15 per gallon that I was paying back in 1998.

05-26-2006, 10:09 AM	#25
schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 4,413	Re: Motorcycle Gas Mileage: What's yours? "Venezuela's president, Hugo ChÃ¡vez, has also stated that he would be will to set a fix price at 50 per barrel." Chavez is unstable, to say the least. I wouldn't put too much stock in what he says. I think oil will top out at about $100/barrel max (that's the inflation/adjusted historic high). I believe around $70-$80 makes oil shale practical, and there's a ****load of that. In twenty or thirty years, people will be amused at how hysterical we were about oil. I once read an editorial from a NYC newspaper from the 1890's talking about civilization grinding to a halt because we were going to run out of coal. __________________ “[The video] should be sent for example to ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN and maybe PBS and VOA. As for Fox News, let her die in her anger... I used to think that MSNBC channel may be good and neutral a bit, but is has lately fired two of the most famous journalists – Keith Olbermann and Octavia Nasser.” - Al-Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn. Or any American lefty.

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05-26-2006, 10:10 AM	#26
Neal Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 731	Re: Motorcycle Gas Mileage: What's yours? My 97 Electra glide about 40 Wife's 2001 blast 78 (she rides slow and steady and weighs 10 Son's 06 GSX 1000 ha Ha

05-26-2006, 10:11 AM	#27
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Re: Motorcycle Gas Mileage: What's yours? "We're a bunch of spoiled, pampered crybabies." Fu&kin A, you can say that again. Complaints and crying from the same people that have $200 a month cell phone bills and pay $4.00 for a cup a friggin coffee. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

05-26-2006, 10:17 AM	#28
Klay Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 21	Re: Motorcycle Gas Mileage: What's yours? My SV650 gets the same as they say above, 45 mpg in spirited riding to 58 mpg cruising around at 55 mph. Once I got 38 mpg on the freeway...but that was a fluke...The temperature was in the upper 40's and the the sustained 80 mph speed was causing carburetor icing. I understand the Euro versions of the SV have heated carbs to avoid this problem. Why do we get the "dumbed-down" models all the time it seems, when the Euros get the really cool stuff? My DR650 gets 52-55 mpg under seemingly all conditions. My DR200 gets around 75 mpg under typical conditions. __________________ Thumpermania

05-26-2006, 10:20 AM	#29
schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 4,413	Re: Motorcycle Gas Mileage: What's yours? "Really gas at 4.00 is a bargin... Adjust it for inflation buddy.. a 25% increase in the price is going to be OK schiki.?.." Yeah. It is and it will. Just because gas prices were historically and abnormally low in the 80's and 90's doesn't mean that it's a disaster the prices are rationalizing now. See my post below. "Go look at the link... That probably translates into a 20% hike in adjusted terms.. which will have not might have a crippling effect on the economy." Uh, which is it? "Will have" or "not might have"? We'll be fine. We'll deal. The only constant in life is change. When you feel yourself getting ready to cry like a girl about gas prices (gas prices, for the love of God), just remember our parents and grandparents paying more of their income for it than we do. And remember that we have bigger houses, better health, better food, longer lives, safer and vastly-better performing cars and more awesome motorcycles than they could dream of. Stop the *****ing and moaning, folks. We're living in a golden age. Don't be babies. __________________ “[The video] should be sent for example to ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN and maybe PBS and VOA. As for Fox News, let her die in her anger... I used to think that MSNBC channel may be good and neutral a bit, but is has lately fired two of the most famous journalists – Keith Olbermann and Octavia Nasser.” - Al-Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn. Or any American lefty.

05-26-2006, 10:20 AM	#30
v4bryan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 144	Re: Motorcycle Gas Mileage: What's yours? I get about 35 to 36 on average with the Blackbird, and the wife's Ducati 900 SS CR gets aqbout 38.5. I've gotten over 44 mpg if I'm doing ALOT of highway work, but the 35.5 is a good average: the lowest I've gotten is 22 mpg during a track day on a tight 1.7 mile course-never got out of second gear. Bryan...seems BMWs and HDs get about the best mileage most times...