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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:16 pm
by wallbrownfj8
The only thing wrong with a scooter where I live is that most rodes I get on are 35+. What am I supposed to do with a scooter that only reaches 25?
I'm going to research gear for the cold and rain, but if you get bored you can discuss it with me here. Keep in mind that I live in southern Ohio.
JC Viper wrote:My Vulcan 500 can get 50 MPG for regular riding, and now it gets 56 after some modification. Combined with a 4 gallon (US) tank.
Can you do modifications to every bike to get better gas mileage?
Can you put a bigger gas tank on a Rebel? & is it wise?
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:59 pm
by MZ33
Hi, Franklin!
Are you aware of Motorcycle Ohio?
http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/ It organizes the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course here in OH, and the state subsidizes it so that it will only cost you $25. Normal price is around $300, I believe. Teaches you the basics of a motorcycle. All of their bikes are under 500cc displacement, and at Columbus, where I took it, they were all 250cc, and half of those were Rebels. It would be the perfect opportunity to try it out for you, size-wise and everything.
There are mobile crews that come out to a couple of counties near you--Gallia, Ross, and Athens. If you go to the site, click on the first box, "View Course Schedule" and you will get a list of counties. There are probably only walk-ins available now, but there are usually a couple of spots available. (Hint: stay for the classroom anyway, and come Saturday morning, if there are any no-shows, you will get to ride.)
Also, scooters get great mileage, are comfy, and come in 250cc. My 125 cc gets about 86mpg city, and goes 45 mph without trouble. Used ones can be quite reasonable, too.
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:09 pm
by jstark47
wallbrownfj8 wrote:Can you do modifications to every bike to get better gas mileage?
The most mileage-enhancing mod you can make occurs at the rider-throttle interface!
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:17 pm
by RhadamYgg
ewwww ew ew ew ewwww - can't get the image from being burned in my eyes.
Couldn't have been something like this:
http://powersports.honda.com/scooters/m ... Id=NSS2507
RhadamYgg
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:24 pm
by dr_bar
Nope, it had to have better mileage...
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:25 pm
by dr_bar
jstark47 wrote:wallbrownfj8 wrote:Can you do modifications to every bike to get better gas mileage?
The most mileage-enhancing mod you can make occurs at the rider-throttle interface!
Do you mean the nut that connects the handle bars to the seat???
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:28 pm
by jstark47
Apples and oranges. Totally different classes of bike. Comparing that Chinese 50 cc scoot to a Reflex is like comparing a Rebel to a Harley Dyna.
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:29 pm
by dr_bar
Apples and oranges. Totally different classes of bike. Comparing that Chinese 50 cc scoot to a Reflex is like comparing a Rebel to a Harley Dyna.
Love the flowers...
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:30 pm
by jstark47
dr_bar wrote:jstark47 wrote:wallbrownfj8 wrote:Can you do modifications to every bike to get better gas mileage?
The most mileage-enhancing mod you can make occurs at the rider-throttle interface!
Do you mean the nut that connects the handle bars to the seat???
Exactly!!
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:32 pm
by wallbrownfj8
MZ33 wrote:Hi, Franklin!
Are you aware of Motorcycle Ohio?
http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/ It organizes the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course here in OH, and the state subsidizes it so that it will only cost you $25. Normal price is around $300, I believe. Teaches you the basics of a motorcycle. All of their bikes are under 500cc displacement, and at Columbus, where I took it, they were all 250cc, and half of those were Rebels. It would be the perfect opportunity to try it out for you, size-wise and everything.
There are mobile crews that come out to a couple of counties near you--Gallia, Ross, and Athens. If you go to the site, click on the first box, "View Course Schedule" and you will get a list of counties. There are probably only walk-ins available now, but there are usually a couple of spots available. (Hint: stay for the classroom anyway, and come Saturday morning, if there are any no-shows, you will get to ride.)
Also, scooters get great mileage, are comfy, and come in 250cc. My 125 cc gets about 86mpg city, and goes 45 mph without trouble. Used ones can be quite reasonable, too.
Very good to know. Thank you.
jstark47 wrote:wallbrownfj8 wrote:Can you do modifications to every bike to get better gas mileage?
The most mileage-enhancing mod you can make occurs at the rider-throttle interface!
LOL
Does that one get 83+MPG?
Apples and oranges. Totally different classes of bike. Comparing that Chinese 50 cc scoot to a Reflex is like comparing a Rebel to a Harley Dyna.
Cute, very cute! lol
I don't know. I don't like the looks of scooters very much, but I think that if I lived somewhere where I didn't have to get on the highway to get to school or work, then I would get a scooter for short trips.