They are predicting $4.00 a gallon gas by early next week! I only live 8 miles from the office where I work, but the weather is supposed to be sunny, and warm (not hot), so methinks its time to start driving the bike on the commute.
The only thing that will stink is dealing with rush hour stop'n'go (annoying no matter what kind of vehicle you're in... but not as bothersome if you're in the car and can turn on the radio).
I guess my bike purchase was pretty timely.... is anyone else planning to dust off their modern-day stallions and ride commute on them into the sunset?
Ride to work? What a concept. :mrgreen: :cheers:
The upside is a little less stop and a little more go, once you get a feel for it you can cut through queues of traffic but don't get too ambitious at the start.
I've been commuting for months now! You can always leave a little earlier in the morning for the first few days to get your sea....er...bike legs on! :thumb:
Who's they? 'cause I think $3.00 will come before $4.00...
I'm a little excited about paying $5.00 a gallon. :thumb: Maybe people will stop driving GIANT SUVs.
Wishful thinking....
Ride in sun
Ride in rain
Ride for pleasure
Ride for pain
Ride to work
For the green
To keep on riding
Everyday
Quote from: RoadstergalRide to work? What a concept. :mrgreen: :cheers:
You've been cynical lately.
I see you've purchased a '91 GS500.
8)
The only time I do not ride the bike is when I need to wear a dress. :mrgreen:
Just paid $2.99 for midgrade to fill up the truck... youch!!! $62.00 and it was only at 1/4 tank!! It F'ing went from $2.61 to $2.89 in ONE day, then to $2.99 in another!!!
I think I might ride the bike to work a few days next week!!! Will have to change into slacks when I get there... but darn, to save $6-8 a day it's worth the PIA!!!
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The only time I do not ride the bike is when I need to wear a dress. :mrgreen:
When I need to wear a dress, I tuck it into my riding pants.
Quote from: scratchYou've been cynical lately.
It's been one of those years.
I found out yesterday that one of my income streams abruptly went byebye, so my budget no longer includes gas, insurance, and payments on the Breva (well, it would if I gave up the GSX-R and track, but I won't). So that's going to have to go bye. And my knee has gotten significantly worse over the last three months. I dunno what to do about that.
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The only time I do not ride the bike is when I need to wear a dress. :mrgreen:
If I had to wear a dress I don't think I'd ride either. :lol:
Sorry, just had to type this -- before Davipu beats me to it...
Quote from: snowhowndJust paid $2.99 for midgrade to fill up the truck... youch!!! $62.00 and it was only at 1/4 tank!! ...
Doing the math that means you can pack 80 gallons in that beast. Geez, hope you have a locking gas cap on that thing. ;)
I just heard that most of the gas stations in my area were out of gas. So if that keeps up the gas is coming out of my truck and going into the GS. And if push comes to shove I do have 2 bicycles but using them on my commute would be suicide.
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The only thing that will stink is dealing with rush hour stop'n'go (annoying no matter what kind of vehicle you're in... but not as bothersome if you're in the car and can turn on the radio).
Not if you can split lanes. :nana:
very illegal here in georgia. I'm not saying that it isn't done.... but with the prevalence of SUV's driven by entitled suburbanites.... driving down the emergency lane is usually much, much safer.
My problem is that my 8 mile commute is down a 2 lane main road through town with traffic lights. So, no highway speeds
The only time I don't ride is when it is raining (or going to rain during my commute) or when my bike is in the shop.
Also, from what I've heard, there is talk of lane splitting becoming legal in Texas (at least in certain situations).
Hey AlphaFire I am down here in San Antone. Where did you hear of this about lane splitting legal in TX??
Quote from: Budrick320Hey AlphaFire I am down here in San Antone. Where did you hear of this about lane splitting legal in TX??
...I do not remember. Probably just rumors. I think I heard it from my father, who probably heard it from his message board, who heard it from someone else, ad infinum. But if it were true, that would be GREAT!
Lane Splitting Now Legal In Texas
http://news.motorcycle.com/article.motml?sid=3304
I can't believe how much gas will jump! A guy came into my work today that buys grease and lubricants from chevron I guess and he said people from chevron said gas will be going up 65 cents VERY soon. That's here in oregon. Then after that I bet it just goes up, up, up, up. How much would you be willing to pay? I figured out that I can fill up my bike 4 times for every 1 fill on my car and my car gets about 215 on a tank ( 13 mpg).
Quote from: RVertigoWho's they? 'cause I think $3.00 will come before $4.00...
I'm a little excited about paying $5.00 a gallon. :thumb: Maybe people will stop driving GIANT SUVs.
Got gas here Tue for 2.59, Wed gas was at 3.09 most places, and 3.19 at some! :bs:
With us already consuming gas at capacity, as soon as supply drops (Katrina), prices jump.
It's going to be like this forever unless we suddenly find huge new supplies of oil or move off the oil-based economy. I wouldn't be surprised if gas is $10/gal in 5 years.
Quote from: nspGot gas here Tue for 2.59, Wed gas was at 3.09 most places, and 3.19 at some! :bs:
That RULES!
$5.00! :thumb:
I think it's a temporary rise due to the hurricane. But... Who really knows. Peak oil has come or is right around the corner.
Quote from: RedShiftQuote from: snowhowndJust paid $2.99 for midgrade to fill up the truck... youch!!! $62.00 and it was only at 1/4 tank!! ...
Doing the math that means you can pack 80 gallons in that beast. Geez, hope you have a locking gas cap on that thing. ;)
$62.00 / $2.99 gal = 20.7 gal :thumb:
Sorry, I meant it was only down to a 1/4 tank left... not that $62.00 only bought me a 1/4 tank! 8)
80 gal :o - yikes, that would be a big bill!!!
Haha, I was thinking the same thing when I saw the tanker truck filling up the gas station's tank - haha screw the armored car guard, you're gonna need a guard at every tanker truck nowadays!!!
lane splitting is NOT LEGAL in texas by ANY MEANS. that bill died in legislation and once again, it is NOT LEGAL to lane split in TX.