Im Getting 146 MPG!

[yougojay]

That bike is awesome...! Just did some google look-up's on it, I want one! Haven't rode a bike in years, but that sucker is cool, it would make a great Christmas present!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by yougojay

That bike is awesome...! Just did some google look-up's on it, I want one! Haven't rode a bike in years, but that sucker is cool, it would make a great Christmas present!

^^^^^ I did the same, and all of your words = right out of my mouth !
Bronsin, did you keep your other motorcycle or does this take the place of the other one?

[lanemeyer14]

Sweet! I have a Honda Ruckus and a lot of the ruckus guys are moving up to these as well

[yougojay]

OK, Now I gotta look up the Ruckus! Oh I'm missing the days of riding my Honda 50 & Honda 70 trail bikes around...I swear if they made them again, I would get one. I think at 150-155 lbs. and 5'-10'' I could still ride one

Thanks Bronsin, Now I'm looking at mini-bikes

[yougojay]

OMG this is COOL! I want one of these....DANG

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by yougojay

OMG this is COOL! I want one of these....DANG

Per Wikipedia, Honda claims the Ruckus returns 114 miles per US gallon in EPA testing......Bronsin = 146 MPG with a much bigger engine.

[lanemeyer14]

Here's me on my ruckus...

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Per Wikipedia, Honda claims the Ruckus returns 114 miles per US gallon in EPA testing......Bronsin = 146 MPG with a much bigger engine.

BUSTED!

Actually Im getting the figure by saying there are six segments in the gas gauge. Each one worth .2 gallon. Ive gone 34 miles on one segment. So 5X34= 170 miles per gallon. (the last segment is worth almost .4 gallon)

I havnt in truth filled the tank, run an ammount of miles, refilled the tank and done the math. Which the the only REAL way to do it.

Im drunk on mpg power andd cant be trusted!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by yougojay

Honda 70 trail bikes

Brings back memories. I spent much of the summer when I was 15 riding one around trails and what one local called 'the lava beds' way up in the NE part of California. Memories of riding that bike = why Bronsin's new bike appeals to me (besides the retail price and the MPGs ).

I looked up the regulations for Texas and one can only avoid taking the motorcycle specific road test if : 1. Engine is 50cc tops -- 2. Only has 1 speed/gear -- and 3. Has a top speed of 30 MPH or less....(mostly only mopeds, I would think, would fall into this)....Honda 70 Trail bike and Bronsin's new bike obviously exceed this.

If you end up doing this, and you don't currently have a motorcycle endorsement on your insurance policy, and end up getting bike, please let us know what percentage (thus keeping the amounts private of course) your insurance increased. I'm curious (re possibly following that path myself) and I'd bet I'm not they only one .

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by yougojay

I think at 150-155 lbs. and 5'-10'' I could still ride one

Im also ~ 5'10" and I go 250 pounds and I AM riding that sucker!

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

^^^^^ I did the same, and all of your words = right out of my mouth !
Bronsin, did you keep your other motorcycle or does this take the place of the other one?

Yes I sold it. Im too decreoit physicially to ride a 700 pound motorcycle anymore. PLus the meds I am on (was on) have destroyed my sense of balance.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Yes I sold it. Im too decreoit physicially to ride a 700 pound motorcycle anymore. PLus the meds I am on (was on) have destroyed my sense of balance.

Have you been on your new bike enough to notice if it has a diminished presence re visibility. I'm thinking re SUV and large Pick Up drivers seeing you (I've found semi drivers are usually keenly aware, so i'm not worried about that). It would also be great to hear from other members re this (especially those, like Bronsin, who have had a bigger bike and now have one like Bronsin's or smaller).