 SOT (But vehicle related): Motorcycle Suggestions, Not quite the fuel economy I want from my 914 |
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| Thack |
 Nov 21 2007, 08:54 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 1-June 05 From: Houston, Tx Member No.: 4,182  |
I used to import grey market bikes from Japan. They are cool. I had a VFR-400 NC30. Not big on power but great for maneuvering and handling when not running. Drop a Sportster and see if you can pick it up...
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| eeyore |
Nov 21 2007, 09:44 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 889 Joined: 8-January 04 From: meridian, id Member No.: 1,533 Region Association: None |
The SV 650 is perfect. I'd go for the S.
No matter how fast, a Sportster will always be the moped of Harleys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) |
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| Dr Evil |
Nov 21 2007, 12:20 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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We have 250 Ninjas here. They were actually kinda hard to find when I looked for one to put a round with a few years ago. They are used in the motorcycle rider courses often.
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| yenningComity |
Nov 21 2007, 01:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 27-August 07 From: Carmel Indiana Member No.: 8,047 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Have you seen the new Ninja 250R? Someone finally figured out that motorcycles like the RS250 have a market (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif), now if I could just afford to buy one when it comes out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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| jaminM3 |
Nov 21 2007, 01:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 418 Joined: 23-March 07 From: SLC, UT Member No.: 7,619 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
What about the enduro or dual sports dirt bikes? I think I am going to pick up a Honda XR600 or something that can be street legal and you can take it trail riding too. I keep seeing 6 year old ones for about $2000 and they get 40-50 mpg from what I have been told. I don't know how well they would work on the freeway though.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| race914 |
Nov 21 2007, 02:04 PM
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73 914-4 Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 31-October 05 From: Nipomo, California (Central Coast) Member No.: 5,027 Region Association: Central California |
While I was out in Daytona for Rennsport Reunion, I just had to take a side trip up to Bruce Rossmeyer's motorcycle 'city'. The Arlen Ness shop had the 'new' Triumph scrambler in the showroom.
(IMG:http://www.hermys.com/downloads/07scramblerlrg.jpg) Pretty cool retro bike. Salesman said they are aroun $8K out the door. Anyone remember the original tiger cubs, etc? This would make a cool commute bike. Coolest street bike I had was a street legal Honda XR500. Pretty much a early street legal prototype of the current supermoto bikes. I miss that bike. |
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| race914 |
Nov 21 2007, 02:05 PM
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73 914-4 Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 31-October 05 From: Nipomo, California (Central Coast) Member No.: 5,027 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(jaminM3 @ Nov 21 2007, 11:57 AM)  What about the enduro or dual sports dirt bikes? I think I am going to pick up a Honda XR600 or something that can be street legal and you can take it trail riding too. I keep seeing 6 year old ones for about $2000 and they get 40-50 mpg from what I have been told. I don't know how well they would work on the freeway though.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) They work awesome on the freeway. Only thing is keeping the front end on the ground! |
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| euro911 |
Nov 22 2007, 02:08 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Twystd1 @ Nov 20 2007, 07:16 PM) QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Nov 20 2007, 08:36 AM) QUOTE(Twystd1 @ Nov 19 2007, 10:30 PM) I just got my sportster back after a long trip back home. (for the bike) Will smoke dam near any ricer. Including Busas. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) 9.83 at 138 mph in the 1/4. On a 9.80 index (Second fastest sportster pass in 2002 AHDR) Driver weighs in at 139Lbs. (Thanks pee wee) Whatchoo got that will beat it....???????????? Clayton (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) um ... Attached image(s) 
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| euro911 |
Nov 22 2007, 02:31 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Just a quick mathematical analysis ...
Cost of bike $2000. $2000. / $3.50 (current avg. price /gallon of gas) = 571 gallons 571 gallons at 30mpg (your 914's avg. consumption) (571 x 30) = 17,143 miles driven. I think you'd be better off financially (and safer) to keep driving the car. Don't get me wrong ... I live/love bikes ... but I have to be honest ... it gets more dangerous every year with all the fuckwads on our roads anymore (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) ... also, riding a bike in the winter sucks ... Now, riding a bike in the 'Winternationals' might be another story altogether, but you were talking about wanting fuel economy, weren't you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| IanStott |
Nov 22 2007, 02:48 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 226 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada Member No.: 2,199 |
Since you seem to be checking this out for more than just saving money commuting, you would probably not regret getting a BMW. How well they handle, brake, etc. is well documented and the fuel injected models get excellant fuel mileage. Safety is a huge issue, I am sure you are a good rider and you have taken the course, a refresher is always good, bottom line you have to be good to avoid getting snarled up in what a lot of nondrivers cause. Be safe amd enjoy.
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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| Twystd1 |
Nov 22 2007, 03:04 AM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
Mark,
If that is your scooter..... I bow down to thee.............................................. Your humble foot in mouth friend........ I am not worthy.......... DROOOOOLLlllllllllllllllllllllllllllling on your pic. Clayton |
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| DBCooper |
Nov 22 2007, 08:15 AM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
My experience is that you get a motorcycle because you WANT one, not for fuel mileage. The mileage thing is a rationalization, for yourself, the wife, etc.
I had a late 80's GS550ES, great fun, real cheap. Now have a four cyl BMW, great respect for that bike. But my son has the naked SV650 and I steal it from him and ride it every chance I get. For cheap get the GS, for bullet-proofness and great resale value get a BMW. For pure damned cheap fun get the SV. I can't think of any better combination of fun and cheap than that motorcycle. They're fast, all over the racetracks, have great aftermarket parts availability, are tractable enough to be recommended as a bike that's big and good enough "beginners" won't grow out of, so many have been sold that there will never be a problem with parts availability, and if you don't over-rev it or spend all your time riding on the back wheel they're pretty much bulletproof. I don't know about the $800 end of your price range though, I haven't ever seen any that cheap. If you admit that you want this for fun as much or more than the economy you really can't beat the SV650. Great bike. Good choice. |
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| euro911 |
Nov 23 2007, 01:55 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Clayton ... 20 years ago I had big balls. They've shrunk some since then. ... we only fabricated the jack-shaft supports, crankcase supports and a few other one-off items the owner needed for this one (by the way, nothing on this sled is Harley). 131 ci w/twin superchargers, its an awesome machine. I thought you'd get a kick out of it. Attached image(s) 
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| euro911 |
Nov 23 2007, 02:01 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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... this is what I ride these days (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| jim912928 |
Nov 23 2007, 09:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,485 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
my ride...and I had all the excuses...better gas mileage, save money etc etc. lol
At the end of the day, motorcycling for most is not part of basic transportation (at least in this country)..but more part of a motorized recreational activity. So buy one and have fun! Jim Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Eric_Shea |
Nov 23 2007, 10:18 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Wow! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
Nice V. I like BMW's... you can't go wrong getting Mike's Bike from CCLINIMREADYTOGETTHISDAMNBIKEOUTOFMYSHOP. It's a cool bike for sure. Mine's an R75/5 toaster. "Caaa...Chowww"  |
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| Thack |
Nov 23 2007, 01:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 1-June 05 From: Houston, Tx Member No.: 4,182 |
I think the guy from Japan meant ZXR250 and not the Ninja 250 that we get here in the States. Notice the upside down forks. Not even the 600cc sportbikes had those until '05 or '06.
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| brp986s |
Nov 23 2007, 07:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 434 Joined: 27-September 07 From: los angeles Member No.: 8,167 |
Nothing like a $72K hole in your wallet to motivate career advancement.
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| Dr Evil |
Nov 23 2007, 08:45 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I disagree with the practicalities of a bike not being an overwhelming factor for getting one. When I was 18 in the Coast Guard I wanted to get a car, but the insurance alone would have killed me and I would have to get the shit bucket smogged. I wanted transportation then and didnt want to wait for a few years before I made more money. In CA you get to use the carpool lane (huge benefit), you get to split lanes (huge benefit, be careful), my BMW gets 40-45mpg, I can park anywhere because I only need 3' width of curb, maintenance is freaken cheap (on the right bike, not on racers), etc. Yes, you need to want one, but my 1st was a modest 82 magna 750 that kicked ass (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| LarryR |
Nov 23 2007, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
If you made the swap to efi on your 914 you might be able to bump the mpg to a 35 avg... just another idea I thought I would throw out there.
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