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20315
Just a quick reminder that if you're thinking of coming to Peterborough for this event September 5 to 7 2008, you need to let me know and make a reservation at...
Richard
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May 2, 2008
1:38 am
20316
Has anyone used HP Mopeds in Alexandria, VA? Are they good? Any other gargages that are recommended in the NOVA area, (prefer Alexandria or Arlington)?...
editordrew
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May 8, 2008
5:11 pm
20317
Just ran across this.Looks like Yamaha will be producing a new Zuma 125. Yep,I'm wondering if the US will get it and if so,will it be a 150cc model? ...
tim_h_49068
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May 10, 2008
7:36 pm
20318
Hey Sally! I do some semi serious riding on my mountain bike once in awhile & use a set of saddle bags made of nylon (with velcro hold downs & closures) they...
Bruce Gabriel
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May 10, 2008
8:01 pm
20319
I was wondering if a few of you that take long trips on your bikes could comment on how many miles per gallon you get and your average speeds . oh and what...
Scott Perkins
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May 10, 2008
8:57 pm
20320
Hi Gabe, thanks;) I found a set of vinyl saddlebags on Ebay some time back and put them on. I guess what I have been trying to figure out was how to put a bag...
Sally
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May 10, 2008
9:34 pm
20321
OK, long rides.. I have taken a few long rides. I rode a Honda Helix, 250cc from Denver to KC and back. I took back roads because I did not feel safe riding...
TS
ringmangs1
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May 10, 2008
9:46 pm
20322
Not sure of my mileage. My bike is great, except for the gas gauge, it will say almost full, then drop to about empty suddenly. It holds around 2 gals, I think...
Sally
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May 10, 2008
10:09 pm
20323
Thought I'd throw my 2 cents in - even though I don't ride much on long trips. My daily commute to work is pretty much about 10 miles each way. I also ride...
Fusfeld, Warren E.
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May 10, 2008
10:38 pm
20324
The way to measure mileage even if you dont have a fuel guage is to write down how many gallons it takes to fill up at each fillup and after several fillups,...
Scott Perkins
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May 10, 2008
11:09 pm
20325
Thanks, I am not too organized, but I will try that. I will have to keep track, that would keep me from running out too! Sally...
Sally
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May 10, 2008
11:41 pm
20326
I ride a 2005 Vespa PX150 and have averaged 62.5 mpg (US) over the course of 10,000 miles (16,000 km). Long trips (Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA) average a...
Robert Brown
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May 11, 2008
1:30 am
20327
BTW I'm 6 foot tall, and weigh approximately 240 pounds. LOL 25% of the time I ride two up (my wife adds an additional 130 pounds). Trips to Bellingham...
Robert Brown
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May 11, 2008
1:34 am
20328
now, now, you must know that all women weigh 100 lbs...:)lol...not! Sally--I think my foot weighs that......
Sally
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May 11, 2008
2:09 am
20329
IF you dont trust your gas guage and cant see in the tank easily or keep a dip stick handy etc. you need to figure what the max distance on a tankful you can...
Scott Perkins
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May 11, 2008
12:24 pm
20330
Robert that sounds amazing considering we decided 250cc was the borderline least ccs for long distance. What speeds do you travel at and I certainly assume...
Scott Perkins
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May 11, 2008
12:30 pm
20331
I would not use the 2 or 3 liter soda pop bottles as you will find that the gas will eat them up very quickly. The plastic is of the wrong composition. Gary...
Gary L. Brackney Sr.
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May 11, 2008
3:41 pm
20332
You sure? I've kept some two stroke fuel for my weedeater in one for about two or three years now. That's the reason why I ask and the reason why I...
Scott Perkins
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May 11, 2008
4:01 pm
20333
Scott Any kind of fuel or flammable in an unapproved container is asking for trouble. One may get away with it for a while but sooner or later a fire or ...
capy235@...
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May 11, 2008
10:33 pm
20334
Scott, et.al. Hi! Like Tom S signs: "The ride is the objective, the destination is the excuse!" My 2005 Vespa PX150 is catalyzed and my maximum 47 mph...
Robert Brown
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May 11, 2008
11:56 pm
20335
Great idea, love that! I think that's great too for longer rides where you have no idea where the next gas station may be...metal gas can. Any brands/sizes...
Sally
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May 12, 2008
3:02 am
20336
I use a Saddle Can, http://www.cyclefuel.com/index.htm, made for motorcycles with just enough to get you to the next gas station, Plus it's small, and flat a...
scartervt
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May 12, 2008
4:01 am
20337
That looks perfect! I need one of those puppys...thanks for posting that! Sally...
Sally
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May 12, 2008
4:07 am
20338
Yes it is cute but at one quart for maybe 15 bucks incl shipping, I believe you can use an empty quart oil bottle just as easily. If you desire the spout as...
Scott Perkins
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May 12, 2008
6:58 am
20339
Along with me a Vespa rider I am also a sea kayaker/camper. I bring coleman fuel (pretty much the same as unleaded gas) for my stove and use high quality red...
heinemanthos
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May 12, 2008
2:17 pm
20340
I ride a 2003 Suzuki Burgman AN650, nicknamed the Demon Duck of Doom. Going on a average of both interstates and back roads (USA), I get about 48 mpg. On the...
tory1942
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May 13, 2008
2:14 pm
20341
lol...glad you will be able to say you went to Hell and back, watch out for the demons:) lol...Sally...
Sally
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May 13, 2008
8:37 pm
20342
I just had my garage de-restrict and put an 80cc Kit on my scoot. It was working fine yesterday, little harder to start, but it would catch and get going...
editordrew
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May 14, 2008
5:25 pm
20343
The first thing that comes to mind in a situation like this is the kill switch. Gotta make sure it's not in the kill position. Or, maybe the garage didn't...
Jim Hahn
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May 14, 2008
8:37 pm
20344
I ride a 250cc Vespa GTS250ie... I don't have any long trips on this scooter yet... in fact I am only up to about 1600 miles... however I have been checking...
heinemanthos
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May 15, 2008
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