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**inspiron** · 05-09-2008, 04:08 PM

What, you've got a Yamaha V-Max engine on your boat, and you ride a Kawa? Wassup with that?

KD57 · 05-09-2008, 04:12 PM

Kawi doesn't make outboards.

ranger04 · 05-09-2008, 04:36 PM

If gas gets as high as they say im likely to quit my job and stay home, literally wont be able to afford the gas to get to work-I think alot of people will end up jobless because they wont be able to afford the gas to get to work-its so sad the way the economy is going

SuzukiBD · 05-09-2008, 06:52 PM

Isn't it amazing how quickly everything has turned sour because of the high fuel prices? Just a few years ago, gas was below a dollar. I just can't wrap my pea-sized brain around all the economics of it but it sure seems like we are getting the wool pulled over our eyes. The excuses started out weather related and just escalated and multiplied from there.

Sgt Mike · 05-09-2008, 07:49 PM

Maybe by then the government will override the environmentalists and we can build new refinerys and drill for our own oil in ANWR and off the coasts of Florida and California while we perfect gassified coal and other alternatives...
Yepper,,, take the hancuffs off of American industry and entrepreneurs then you'll see American know-how, technology and ingenuity solve this problem in short order. But alas I wont hold my breath for that to happen, unfortunately it seems that the tree huggers and berry eaters have to much influence in DC

Easy Rider · 05-09-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt Mike

it seems that the tree huggers and berry eaters have to much influence in DC

Yep. Absolutely right. And when all the "trees and berries" are gone, you can eat coal.

**Clint** · 05-09-2008, 11:30 PM

LMAO! Bravo, ER.

artistic_gore · 05-09-2008, 11:34 PM

I hit my breaking point at $3.00. I drive to work and even though I have a 5 hour gap in the middle of my day I can't afford to go home. I wouldn't dream of breaking the speed limit or even accelerating hard. I can't wait to get back home to my ninja. And I for sure will be finding a place withing walking or peddling distance to what ever crap job I can muster.

Sgt Mike · 05-10-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Yep. Absolutely right. And when all the "trees and berries" are gone, you can eat coal.

There's not too may trees in ANWR and off the coasts of Florida and California. Berries and trees will NEVER be all gone. LYA0 at that one RR 94

**inspiron** · 05-10-2008, 03:43 PM

Guys, please keep it civil ... my finger is tickling the "close thread" button ...

Easy Rider · 05-10-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

Guys, please keep it civil ... my finger is tickling the "close thread" button ...

Overdue. I suggested that after the FIRST post!

frostbitevinnie · 05-10-2008, 09:39 PM

My daughter had a fit the other night cuz I won't allow her to drive, she is 16. She is very responsible and I am not too worried about her doing something stupid but I had to explain that gas is just too high to consider driving for pleasure at this time. We live on a bus line and an all you can ride pass is $33/mo. We have four bikes in the garage and 2 gazillion pairs of shoes in the hall closet. It's tough, she cannot relate to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle everyday.

We talked today about gas going to $3.69 and she didnt even bat an eye. "I can afford that" This is where Vinnie laughed hysterically.

**Clint** · 05-10-2008, 09:40 PM

Heh! I bet he did, too.

tricker · 05-11-2008, 03:38 AM

i remember driving around just for the sake of it.. but that was back in the day. now i only do that on the cycle...

frostbitevinnie · 05-11-2008, 07:03 AM

I am adjusting my lifestyle a bit. Not taking the long route home anymore, adjusting my processor for max fuel mileage, taking anti-crowitis pills, sitting on the bike and making vrrrrrooooommm sounds, etc....

SuzukiBD · 05-11-2008, 01:15 PM

$4.35 for diesel here today. If only I had a crystal ball a few years back. Me and my wife would both be riding around in clown cars right now. I dig the Mini Cooper!

**inspiron** · 05-11-2008, 02:54 PM

Diesel is $7.71 a gallon here right now, and the tendency is, as expected, going higher...

Sgt Mike · 05-11-2008, 03:45 PM

The Mini Cooper is a fun car to drive and from what I read very safe for a compact car.

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Originally Posted by SuzukiBD

$4.35 for diesel here today. If only I had a crystal ball a few years back. Me and my wife would both be riding around in clown cars right now. I dig the Mini Cooper!

buster · 05-12-2008, 05:36 AM

Petrol $10.00 and Diesel $11.00, and the chancellor is still mis-spending his easily won windfall!

Barbarian · 05-14-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt Mike

Yepper,,, take the hancuffs off of American industry and entrepreneurs then you'll see American know-how, technology and ingenuity solve this problem in short order. But alas I wont hold my breath for that to happen, unfortunately it seems that the tree huggers and berry eaters have to much influence in DC

Nah, you've got it backwards. The oil companies don't want any more refineries built because that's the bottleneck in dealing with crude oil. Refinery shortage=reduced supply=higher prices for stockholders.

But you're right, the handcuffs have been taken off industry. The price of oil is getting so high, it's making sense to explore other ways to move around -- high speed trains, nuclear cars, ethanol from cellulose. C'mon, let's see some real ingenuity.

05-09-2008, 04:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
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05-09-2008, 04:12 PM	#22 (permalink)
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05-09-2008, 04:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
ranger04 No Significant Other Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: 2009 Yamaha Vstar 950 Location: ohio Posts: 2,395	If gas gets as high as they say im likely to quit my job and stay home, literally wont be able to afford the gas to get to work-I think alot of people will end up jobless because they wont be able to afford the gas to get to work-its so sad the way the economy is going __________________ M50 Manual

05-09-2008, 06:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
SuzukiBD Puddle Runner Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Virginia-Near Winchester Posts: 396	Isn't it amazing how quickly everything has turned sour because of the high fuel prices? Just a few years ago, gas was below a dollar. I just can't wrap my pea-sized brain around all the economics of it but it sure seems like we are getting the wool pulled over our eyes. The excuses started out weather related and just escalated and multiplied from there. __________________ 2006 Suzuki C50T Somebody moved my cheese!?! I wonder if it's under my parachute?

05-09-2008, 11:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,055	LMAO! Bravo, ER. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

05-09-2008, 07:49 PM	#25 (permalink)
Sgt Mike Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 709	Maybe by then the government will override the environmentalists and we can build new refinerys and drill for our own oil in ANWR and off the coasts of Florida and California while we perfect gassified coal and other alternatives... Yepper,,, take the hancuffs off of American industry and entrepreneurs then you'll see American know-how, technology and ingenuity solve this problem in short order. But alas I wont hold my breath for that to happen, unfortunately it seems that the tree huggers and berry eaters have to much influence in DC

05-09-2008, 11:34 PM	#28 (permalink)
artistic_gore Fourth gear and illegal Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 2007 Kawasaki EX250, 1996 Husaberg FC501 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 721	I hit my breaking point at $3.00. I drive to work and even though I have a 5 hour gap in the middle of my day I can't afford to go home. I wouldn't dream of breaking the speed limit or even accelerating hard. I can't wait to get back home to my ninja. And I for sure will be finding a place withing walking or peddling distance to what ever crap job I can muster. __________________ "Once I establish myself, deputy spade might be a groovy position"

05-10-2008, 03:43 PM	#30 (permalink)
inspiron Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 13,017	Guys, please keep it civil ... my finger is tickling the "close thread" button ... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-10-2008, 09:39 PM	#32 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,108	My daughter had a fit the other night cuz I won't allow her to drive, she is 16. She is very responsible and I am not too worried about her doing something stupid but I had to explain that gas is just too high to consider driving for pleasure at this time. We live on a bus line and an all you can ride pass is $33/mo. We have four bikes in the garage and 2 gazillion pairs of shoes in the hall closet. It's tough, she cannot relate to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle everyday. We talked today about gas going to $3.69 and she didnt even bat an eye. "I can afford that" This is where Vinnie laughed hysterically. __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

05-10-2008, 09:40 PM	#33 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,055	Heh! I bet he did, too. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

05-11-2008, 03:38 AM	#34 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,038	i remember driving around just for the sake of it.. but that was back in the day. now i only do that on the cycle... __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? avenged sevenfold - second heartbeat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnCA-JwGqLc

05-11-2008, 07:03 AM	#35 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,108	I am adjusting my lifestyle a bit. Not taking the long route home anymore, adjusting my processor for max fuel mileage, taking anti-crowitis pills, sitting on the bike and making vrrrrrooooommm sounds, etc.... __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

05-11-2008, 01:15 PM	#36 (permalink)
SuzukiBD Puddle Runner Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Virginia-Near Winchester Posts: 396	$4.35 for diesel here today. If only I had a crystal ball a few years back. Me and my wife would both be riding around in clown cars right now. I dig the Mini Cooper! __________________ 2006 Suzuki C50T Somebody moved my cheese!?! I wonder if it's under my parachute?

05-11-2008, 02:54 PM	#37 (permalink)
inspiron Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 13,017	Diesel is $7.71 a gallon here right now, and the tendency is, as expected, going higher... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-12-2008, 05:36 AM	#39 (permalink)
buster Baft Dastard Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: K7 VZ M800 Intruder (M50 Boulevard): V45 Magna: Yamaha XJ900 Diversion Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 4,003	Petrol $10.00 and Diesel $11.00, and the chancellor is still mis-spending his easily won windfall! __________________ When God rides, he rides in Scotland. I know this for a fact, because people often confuse him with me..!!

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