OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
#121
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
I will, thanks.
Is there a BMW bike group? I found the BMW car group.
I also found a late model 1200R(?) for $8700. What do these bikes normally
go for?
"nds" <neil.scott@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> I average 45+ on my BMW K1200, did a bit better on the K1100. Suggest you
> post to some of the bike news groups.
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:104fe5edfh17e5a@corp.supernews.com...
> > My commute is such that I could do it in half the time on a bike, but I
> need
> > more to get Mrs. CRWLR onboard. She is not liking the idea very much.
> >
> > I want to sell her on the idea that I will save enough on gas for the
BMW
> to
> > finance the payment on the bike. I am talking about a Real Bike here,
not
> > any sissy scooter. I have my eye on a big-bore, but have not settled on
a
> > particular make or model. I pretended for a long time that I would want
a
> > Goldwing or equivelent, but that plan supposes that Mrs. CRWLR would be
a
> > willing passenger. It seems that she won't even go into the garage if
the
> > bike is out there, let alone slide it between her knees. I have now
> > broadened my horizons to include the cruiser class (Harley and clones)
as
> > well as the touring class (Goldwing and clones). I have no interest in
the
> > crotch rockets.
> >
> > My off topic question is, what sort of mileage do you guys with the
Harley
> > type and the Goldwing type bikes get? I am hoping the number is in the
35+
> > mpg range, but my BMW delivers 25 mpg, so I need a pretty high
> differential
> > in bike mileage vs. car mileage to make my sales pitch work.
> >
>
>
Is there a BMW bike group? I found the BMW car group.
I also found a late model 1200R(?) for $8700. What do these bikes normally
go for?
"nds" <neil.scott@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:3LCdnSZN0Od7c9rd4p2dnA@adelphia.com...
> I average 45+ on my BMW K1200, did a bit better on the K1100. Suggest you
> post to some of the bike news groups.
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:104fe5edfh17e5a@corp.supernews.com...
> > My commute is such that I could do it in half the time on a bike, but I
> need
> > more to get Mrs. CRWLR onboard. She is not liking the idea very much.
> >
> > I want to sell her on the idea that I will save enough on gas for the
BMW
> to
> > finance the payment on the bike. I am talking about a Real Bike here,
not
> > any sissy scooter. I have my eye on a big-bore, but have not settled on
a
> > particular make or model. I pretended for a long time that I would want
a
> > Goldwing or equivelent, but that plan supposes that Mrs. CRWLR would be
a
> > willing passenger. It seems that she won't even go into the garage if
the
> > bike is out there, let alone slide it between her knees. I have now
> > broadened my horizons to include the cruiser class (Harley and clones)
as
> > well as the touring class (Goldwing and clones). I have no interest in
the
> > crotch rockets.
> >
> > My off topic question is, what sort of mileage do you guys with the
Harley
> > type and the Goldwing type bikes get? I am hoping the number is in the
35+
> > mpg range, but my BMW delivers 25 mpg, so I need a pretty high
> differential
> > in bike mileage vs. car mileage to make my sales pitch work.
> >
>
>
#122
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
I'll need that course as a refresher, but I rode a Yamaha XS11 when they
were new, so I have plenty of experience already.
I am excited that your Glide gets such impressive numbers. I thought they
would not be nearly that good. Can I assume that a Fat Boy or a Heritage
gives similar numbers?
"GzrGlide" <GzrGlide02@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:wwS1c.2312$Xx4.14885@news1.mts.net...
> '02 HD Electra Glide Classic, avg about 50mpg at an average speed of 65
> mph. City riding is around 35 mpg. Similar numbers on my '01.
>
> I don't know what your riding experience is, but I strongly suggest
> taking a MSF experienced riders course.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Mike
> 98 TJ SE
> 02 FLHTCi
>
> CRWLR wrote:
>
> >My commute is such that I could do it in half the time on a bike, but I
need
> >more to get Mrs. CRWLR onboard. She is not liking the idea very much.
> >
> >I want to sell her on the idea that I will save enough on gas for the BMW
to
> >finance the payment on the bike. I am talking about a Real Bike here, not
> >any sissy scooter. I have my eye on a big-bore, but have not settled on a
> >particular make or model. I pretended for a long time that I would want a
> >Goldwing or equivelent, but that plan supposes that Mrs. CRWLR would be a
> >willing passenger. It seems that she won't even go into the garage if the
> >bike is out there, let alone slide it between her knees. I have now
> >broadened my horizons to include the cruiser class (Harley and clones) as
> >well as the touring class (Goldwing and clones). I have no interest in
the
> >crotch rockets.
> >
> >My off topic question is, what sort of mileage do you guys with the
Harley
> >type and the Goldwing type bikes get? I am hoping the number is in the
35+
> >mpg range, but my BMW delivers 25 mpg, so I need a pretty high
differential
> >in bike mileage vs. car mileage to make my sales pitch work.
> >
> >
> >
>
were new, so I have plenty of experience already.
I am excited that your Glide gets such impressive numbers. I thought they
would not be nearly that good. Can I assume that a Fat Boy or a Heritage
gives similar numbers?
"GzrGlide" <GzrGlide02@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:wwS1c.2312$Xx4.14885@news1.mts.net...
> '02 HD Electra Glide Classic, avg about 50mpg at an average speed of 65
> mph. City riding is around 35 mpg. Similar numbers on my '01.
>
> I don't know what your riding experience is, but I strongly suggest
> taking a MSF experienced riders course.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Mike
> 98 TJ SE
> 02 FLHTCi
>
> CRWLR wrote:
>
> >My commute is such that I could do it in half the time on a bike, but I
need
> >more to get Mrs. CRWLR onboard. She is not liking the idea very much.
> >
> >I want to sell her on the idea that I will save enough on gas for the BMW
to
> >finance the payment on the bike. I am talking about a Real Bike here, not
> >any sissy scooter. I have my eye on a big-bore, but have not settled on a
> >particular make or model. I pretended for a long time that I would want a
> >Goldwing or equivelent, but that plan supposes that Mrs. CRWLR would be a
> >willing passenger. It seems that she won't even go into the garage if the
> >bike is out there, let alone slide it between her knees. I have now
> >broadened my horizons to include the cruiser class (Harley and clones) as
> >well as the touring class (Goldwing and clones). I have no interest in
the
> >crotch rockets.
> >
> >My off topic question is, what sort of mileage do you guys with the
Harley
> >type and the Goldwing type bikes get? I am hoping the number is in the
35+
> >mpg range, but my BMW delivers 25 mpg, so I need a pretty high
differential
> >in bike mileage vs. car mileage to make my sales pitch work.
> >
> >
> >
>
#123
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
I'll need that course as a refresher, but I rode a Yamaha XS11 when they
were new, so I have plenty of experience already.
I am excited that your Glide gets such impressive numbers. I thought they
would not be nearly that good. Can I assume that a Fat Boy or a Heritage
gives similar numbers?
"GzrGlide" <GzrGlide02@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:wwS1c.2312$Xx4.14885@news1.mts.net...
> '02 HD Electra Glide Classic, avg about 50mpg at an average speed of 65
> mph. City riding is around 35 mpg. Similar numbers on my '01.
>
> I don't know what your riding experience is, but I strongly suggest
> taking a MSF experienced riders course.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Mike
> 98 TJ SE
> 02 FLHTCi
>
> CRWLR wrote:
>
> >My commute is such that I could do it in half the time on a bike, but I
need
> >more to get Mrs. CRWLR onboard. She is not liking the idea very much.
> >
> >I want to sell her on the idea that I will save enough on gas for the BMW
to
> >finance the payment on the bike. I am talking about a Real Bike here, not
> >any sissy scooter. I have my eye on a big-bore, but have not settled on a
> >particular make or model. I pretended for a long time that I would want a
> >Goldwing or equivelent, but that plan supposes that Mrs. CRWLR would be a
> >willing passenger. It seems that she won't even go into the garage if the
> >bike is out there, let alone slide it between her knees. I have now
> >broadened my horizons to include the cruiser class (Harley and clones) as
> >well as the touring class (Goldwing and clones). I have no interest in
the
> >crotch rockets.
> >
> >My off topic question is, what sort of mileage do you guys with the
Harley
> >type and the Goldwing type bikes get? I am hoping the number is in the
35+
> >mpg range, but my BMW delivers 25 mpg, so I need a pretty high
differential
> >in bike mileage vs. car mileage to make my sales pitch work.
> >
> >
> >
>
were new, so I have plenty of experience already.
I am excited that your Glide gets such impressive numbers. I thought they
would not be nearly that good. Can I assume that a Fat Boy or a Heritage
gives similar numbers?
"GzrGlide" <GzrGlide02@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:wwS1c.2312$Xx4.14885@news1.mts.net...
> '02 HD Electra Glide Classic, avg about 50mpg at an average speed of 65
> mph. City riding is around 35 mpg. Similar numbers on my '01.
>
> I don't know what your riding experience is, but I strongly suggest
> taking a MSF experienced riders course.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Mike
> 98 TJ SE
> 02 FLHTCi
>
> CRWLR wrote:
>
> >My commute is such that I could do it in half the time on a bike, but I
need
> >more to get Mrs. CRWLR onboard. She is not liking the idea very much.
> >
> >I want to sell her on the idea that I will save enough on gas for the BMW
to
> >finance the payment on the bike. I am talking about a Real Bike here, not
> >any sissy scooter. I have my eye on a big-bore, but have not settled on a
> >particular make or model. I pretended for a long time that I would want a
> >Goldwing or equivelent, but that plan supposes that Mrs. CRWLR would be a
> >willing passenger. It seems that she won't even go into the garage if the
> >bike is out there, let alone slide it between her knees. I have now
> >broadened my horizons to include the cruiser class (Harley and clones) as
> >well as the touring class (Goldwing and clones). I have no interest in
the
> >crotch rockets.
> >
> >My off topic question is, what sort of mileage do you guys with the
Harley
> >type and the Goldwing type bikes get? I am hoping the number is in the
35+
> >mpg range, but my BMW delivers 25 mpg, so I need a pretty high
differential
> >in bike mileage vs. car mileage to make my sales pitch work.
> >
> >
> >
>
#124
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
I'll need that course as a refresher, but I rode a Yamaha XS11 when they
were new, so I have plenty of experience already.
I am excited that your Glide gets such impressive numbers. I thought they
would not be nearly that good. Can I assume that a Fat Boy or a Heritage
gives similar numbers?
"GzrGlide" <GzrGlide02@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:wwS1c.2312$Xx4.14885@news1.mts.net...
> '02 HD Electra Glide Classic, avg about 50mpg at an average speed of 65
> mph. City riding is around 35 mpg. Similar numbers on my '01.
>
> I don't know what your riding experience is, but I strongly suggest
> taking a MSF experienced riders course.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Mike
> 98 TJ SE
> 02 FLHTCi
>
> CRWLR wrote:
>
> >My commute is such that I could do it in half the time on a bike, but I
need
> >more to get Mrs. CRWLR onboard. She is not liking the idea very much.
> >
> >I want to sell her on the idea that I will save enough on gas for the BMW
to
> >finance the payment on the bike. I am talking about a Real Bike here, not
> >any sissy scooter. I have my eye on a big-bore, but have not settled on a
> >particular make or model. I pretended for a long time that I would want a
> >Goldwing or equivelent, but that plan supposes that Mrs. CRWLR would be a
> >willing passenger. It seems that she won't even go into the garage if the
> >bike is out there, let alone slide it between her knees. I have now
> >broadened my horizons to include the cruiser class (Harley and clones) as
> >well as the touring class (Goldwing and clones). I have no interest in
the
> >crotch rockets.
> >
> >My off topic question is, what sort of mileage do you guys with the
Harley
> >type and the Goldwing type bikes get? I am hoping the number is in the
35+
> >mpg range, but my BMW delivers 25 mpg, so I need a pretty high
differential
> >in bike mileage vs. car mileage to make my sales pitch work.
> >
> >
> >
>
were new, so I have plenty of experience already.
I am excited that your Glide gets such impressive numbers. I thought they
would not be nearly that good. Can I assume that a Fat Boy or a Heritage
gives similar numbers?
"GzrGlide" <GzrGlide02@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:wwS1c.2312$Xx4.14885@news1.mts.net...
> '02 HD Electra Glide Classic, avg about 50mpg at an average speed of 65
> mph. City riding is around 35 mpg. Similar numbers on my '01.
>
> I don't know what your riding experience is, but I strongly suggest
> taking a MSF experienced riders course.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Mike
> 98 TJ SE
> 02 FLHTCi
>
> CRWLR wrote:
>
> >My commute is such that I could do it in half the time on a bike, but I
need
> >more to get Mrs. CRWLR onboard. She is not liking the idea very much.
> >
> >I want to sell her on the idea that I will save enough on gas for the BMW
to
> >finance the payment on the bike. I am talking about a Real Bike here, not
> >any sissy scooter. I have my eye on a big-bore, but have not settled on a
> >particular make or model. I pretended for a long time that I would want a
> >Goldwing or equivelent, but that plan supposes that Mrs. CRWLR would be a
> >willing passenger. It seems that she won't even go into the garage if the
> >bike is out there, let alone slide it between her knees. I have now
> >broadened my horizons to include the cruiser class (Harley and clones) as
> >well as the touring class (Goldwing and clones). I have no interest in
the
> >crotch rockets.
> >
> >My off topic question is, what sort of mileage do you guys with the
Harley
> >type and the Goldwing type bikes get? I am hoping the number is in the
35+
> >mpg range, but my BMW delivers 25 mpg, so I need a pretty high
differential
> >in bike mileage vs. car mileage to make my sales pitch work.
> >
> >
> >
>
#125
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
No, it is not and never has been that I can recall. It used to annoy me as
well, until I discovered that the bikes were not actually violating the
rules. Now, when I am in standing traffic and in the #1 lane, I stay to the
left, and when in the #2 lane, I stay right. The bikes seem to favor the
space between the 1 & 2 lanes as the place to split.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
news:20040305020151.08854.00000881@mb-m13.aol.com...
> So is it illegal to split lanes now? I've seen bikes splitting lanes down
the
> 405.
>
> Driving a motorcycle on the streets of Southern California isn't a healthy
> idea. I know of one person who was killed and another who lost his hip
riding
> on the street in SoCal. I've had my share of hair-raising incidents too.
> Off-road is a different story entirely.
>
> > I can tell you've never ridden in Southern California. It use to be
> >irritate me the motorcyclist passing me between cars, that trick use to
> >be against the law, now that's not, they're all gone. There are old
> >biker, and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
well, until I discovered that the bikes were not actually violating the
rules. Now, when I am in standing traffic and in the #1 lane, I stay to the
left, and when in the #2 lane, I stay right. The bikes seem to favor the
space between the 1 & 2 lanes as the place to split.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
news:20040305020151.08854.00000881@mb-m13.aol.com...
> So is it illegal to split lanes now? I've seen bikes splitting lanes down
the
> 405.
>
> Driving a motorcycle on the streets of Southern California isn't a healthy
> idea. I know of one person who was killed and another who lost his hip
riding
> on the street in SoCal. I've had my share of hair-raising incidents too.
> Off-road is a different story entirely.
>
> > I can tell you've never ridden in Southern California. It use to be
> >irritate me the motorcyclist passing me between cars, that trick use to
> >be against the law, now that's not, they're all gone. There are old
> >biker, and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
#126
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
No, it is not and never has been that I can recall. It used to annoy me as
well, until I discovered that the bikes were not actually violating the
rules. Now, when I am in standing traffic and in the #1 lane, I stay to the
left, and when in the #2 lane, I stay right. The bikes seem to favor the
space between the 1 & 2 lanes as the place to split.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
news:20040305020151.08854.00000881@mb-m13.aol.com...
> So is it illegal to split lanes now? I've seen bikes splitting lanes down
the
> 405.
>
> Driving a motorcycle on the streets of Southern California isn't a healthy
> idea. I know of one person who was killed and another who lost his hip
riding
> on the street in SoCal. I've had my share of hair-raising incidents too.
> Off-road is a different story entirely.
>
> > I can tell you've never ridden in Southern California. It use to be
> >irritate me the motorcyclist passing me between cars, that trick use to
> >be against the law, now that's not, they're all gone. There are old
> >biker, and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
well, until I discovered that the bikes were not actually violating the
rules. Now, when I am in standing traffic and in the #1 lane, I stay to the
left, and when in the #2 lane, I stay right. The bikes seem to favor the
space between the 1 & 2 lanes as the place to split.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
news:20040305020151.08854.00000881@mb-m13.aol.com...
> So is it illegal to split lanes now? I've seen bikes splitting lanes down
the
> 405.
>
> Driving a motorcycle on the streets of Southern California isn't a healthy
> idea. I know of one person who was killed and another who lost his hip
riding
> on the street in SoCal. I've had my share of hair-raising incidents too.
> Off-road is a different story entirely.
>
> > I can tell you've never ridden in Southern California. It use to be
> >irritate me the motorcyclist passing me between cars, that trick use to
> >be against the law, now that's not, they're all gone. There are old
> >biker, and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
#127
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
No, it is not and never has been that I can recall. It used to annoy me as
well, until I discovered that the bikes were not actually violating the
rules. Now, when I am in standing traffic and in the #1 lane, I stay to the
left, and when in the #2 lane, I stay right. The bikes seem to favor the
space between the 1 & 2 lanes as the place to split.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
news:20040305020151.08854.00000881@mb-m13.aol.com...
> So is it illegal to split lanes now? I've seen bikes splitting lanes down
the
> 405.
>
> Driving a motorcycle on the streets of Southern California isn't a healthy
> idea. I know of one person who was killed and another who lost his hip
riding
> on the street in SoCal. I've had my share of hair-raising incidents too.
> Off-road is a different story entirely.
>
> > I can tell you've never ridden in Southern California. It use to be
> >irritate me the motorcyclist passing me between cars, that trick use to
> >be against the law, now that's not, they're all gone. There are old
> >biker, and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
well, until I discovered that the bikes were not actually violating the
rules. Now, when I am in standing traffic and in the #1 lane, I stay to the
left, and when in the #2 lane, I stay right. The bikes seem to favor the
space between the 1 & 2 lanes as the place to split.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
news:20040305020151.08854.00000881@mb-m13.aol.com...
> So is it illegal to split lanes now? I've seen bikes splitting lanes down
the
> 405.
>
> Driving a motorcycle on the streets of Southern California isn't a healthy
> idea. I know of one person who was killed and another who lost his hip
riding
> on the street in SoCal. I've had my share of hair-raising incidents too.
> Off-road is a different story entirely.
>
> > I can tell you've never ridden in Southern California. It use to be
> >irritate me the motorcyclist passing me between cars, that trick use to
> >be against the law, now that's not, they're all gone. There are old
> >biker, and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
#128
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
We own my Jeep, my BMW, my motorhome, and my Wife's minivan. She is not able
to drive the Jeep because she can't reach the pedals. She is not comfortable
driving the motorhome because it is 30 feet long and 8+ feet wide. She does
not like the BMW because it has a manual trans. I am pretty sure the bike
will never see her on top. She wants to move out of the minivan and get a
Z3. That's gonna be a shock to her system!
Whipped! Not me, my friend. No sireee. My wife has me believing that all men
are equal and women are better, but I am NOT whipped.
<reply@grouponly.com> wrote in message
news:5kvf401a0n2cce7otspvf0olq80jh2lio8@4ax.com...
>
> CRWLR,
>
> You sound a little whipped. Realistic too, I'll grant
> that. How do you settle who gets what cars in your marriage?
> That's the real issue - not mpg or safety issues.
>
> In my marriage to The Beast we're too indebt to do
> anything but alternate. Come aug. her vehicle's paid off and
> it's my turn. I know she sees me drooling over H-D's and is
> just waiting for me to drop the ball and start begging. Fuggaboutit !
>
> Soon or later she'll start asking me what my "next car"
> is going to be. The Kids have already asked. I won't go behind
> her back, I don't need too. If she thinks we need a new washer first,
> that's fine. Sooner or later she'll get curious. When she hears H-D
> ( "I knew it !" ) and tries to nix over some B.S. reason, No problem.
> Sample dialogue begins:
>
> > "Honey, have you thought about a new car at all ?"
>
> Yeah, I'm getting a Harley when it's affordable. Big one too.
> You'll hear me coming a block away. The Kids'll freak !
>
> > "No Way ! You're gonna ride a Harley to work every day? I doubt it."
>
> No. I'm not trading in this time. I'll keep the jeep for 80%
> commuting and ride when only when it suits me. My target is
> minimum 18 years on the Jeep and the Harley for life. Both
> have easy access to aftermarket parts and self-maintainence.
> I love my Jeep and I'm happy with it. Any extra play money can
> go to one ride or the other.That's enough to satisfy me.
>
> > "There's no way we're buying a Harley !"
>
> OK. But it's MY TURN. Before you buy, I gotta buy and that's how it's
> gonna be for me. The longer I wait, the longer you do too.
> Consider carefully, Dear.
>
> The Preceding Fantasy Dialogue has been just one version of
> Spousal Management - Your millage and/or results may very.
>
> Andrew <wink>
to drive the Jeep because she can't reach the pedals. She is not comfortable
driving the motorhome because it is 30 feet long and 8+ feet wide. She does
not like the BMW because it has a manual trans. I am pretty sure the bike
will never see her on top. She wants to move out of the minivan and get a
Z3. That's gonna be a shock to her system!
Whipped! Not me, my friend. No sireee. My wife has me believing that all men
are equal and women are better, but I am NOT whipped.
<reply@grouponly.com> wrote in message
news:5kvf401a0n2cce7otspvf0olq80jh2lio8@4ax.com...
>
> CRWLR,
>
> You sound a little whipped. Realistic too, I'll grant
> that. How do you settle who gets what cars in your marriage?
> That's the real issue - not mpg or safety issues.
>
> In my marriage to The Beast we're too indebt to do
> anything but alternate. Come aug. her vehicle's paid off and
> it's my turn. I know she sees me drooling over H-D's and is
> just waiting for me to drop the ball and start begging. Fuggaboutit !
>
> Soon or later she'll start asking me what my "next car"
> is going to be. The Kids have already asked. I won't go behind
> her back, I don't need too. If she thinks we need a new washer first,
> that's fine. Sooner or later she'll get curious. When she hears H-D
> ( "I knew it !" ) and tries to nix over some B.S. reason, No problem.
> Sample dialogue begins:
>
> > "Honey, have you thought about a new car at all ?"
>
> Yeah, I'm getting a Harley when it's affordable. Big one too.
> You'll hear me coming a block away. The Kids'll freak !
>
> > "No Way ! You're gonna ride a Harley to work every day? I doubt it."
>
> No. I'm not trading in this time. I'll keep the jeep for 80%
> commuting and ride when only when it suits me. My target is
> minimum 18 years on the Jeep and the Harley for life. Both
> have easy access to aftermarket parts and self-maintainence.
> I love my Jeep and I'm happy with it. Any extra play money can
> go to one ride or the other.That's enough to satisfy me.
>
> > "There's no way we're buying a Harley !"
>
> OK. But it's MY TURN. Before you buy, I gotta buy and that's how it's
> gonna be for me. The longer I wait, the longer you do too.
> Consider carefully, Dear.
>
> The Preceding Fantasy Dialogue has been just one version of
> Spousal Management - Your millage and/or results may very.
>
> Andrew <wink>
#129
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
We own my Jeep, my BMW, my motorhome, and my Wife's minivan. She is not able
to drive the Jeep because she can't reach the pedals. She is not comfortable
driving the motorhome because it is 30 feet long and 8+ feet wide. She does
not like the BMW because it has a manual trans. I am pretty sure the bike
will never see her on top. She wants to move out of the minivan and get a
Z3. That's gonna be a shock to her system!
Whipped! Not me, my friend. No sireee. My wife has me believing that all men
are equal and women are better, but I am NOT whipped.
<reply@grouponly.com> wrote in message
news:5kvf401a0n2cce7otspvf0olq80jh2lio8@4ax.com...
>
> CRWLR,
>
> You sound a little whipped. Realistic too, I'll grant
> that. How do you settle who gets what cars in your marriage?
> That's the real issue - not mpg or safety issues.
>
> In my marriage to The Beast we're too indebt to do
> anything but alternate. Come aug. her vehicle's paid off and
> it's my turn. I know she sees me drooling over H-D's and is
> just waiting for me to drop the ball and start begging. Fuggaboutit !
>
> Soon or later she'll start asking me what my "next car"
> is going to be. The Kids have already asked. I won't go behind
> her back, I don't need too. If she thinks we need a new washer first,
> that's fine. Sooner or later she'll get curious. When she hears H-D
> ( "I knew it !" ) and tries to nix over some B.S. reason, No problem.
> Sample dialogue begins:
>
> > "Honey, have you thought about a new car at all ?"
>
> Yeah, I'm getting a Harley when it's affordable. Big one too.
> You'll hear me coming a block away. The Kids'll freak !
>
> > "No Way ! You're gonna ride a Harley to work every day? I doubt it."
>
> No. I'm not trading in this time. I'll keep the jeep for 80%
> commuting and ride when only when it suits me. My target is
> minimum 18 years on the Jeep and the Harley for life. Both
> have easy access to aftermarket parts and self-maintainence.
> I love my Jeep and I'm happy with it. Any extra play money can
> go to one ride or the other.That's enough to satisfy me.
>
> > "There's no way we're buying a Harley !"
>
> OK. But it's MY TURN. Before you buy, I gotta buy and that's how it's
> gonna be for me. The longer I wait, the longer you do too.
> Consider carefully, Dear.
>
> The Preceding Fantasy Dialogue has been just one version of
> Spousal Management - Your millage and/or results may very.
>
> Andrew <wink>
to drive the Jeep because she can't reach the pedals. She is not comfortable
driving the motorhome because it is 30 feet long and 8+ feet wide. She does
not like the BMW because it has a manual trans. I am pretty sure the bike
will never see her on top. She wants to move out of the minivan and get a
Z3. That's gonna be a shock to her system!
Whipped! Not me, my friend. No sireee. My wife has me believing that all men
are equal and women are better, but I am NOT whipped.
<reply@grouponly.com> wrote in message
news:5kvf401a0n2cce7otspvf0olq80jh2lio8@4ax.com...
>
> CRWLR,
>
> You sound a little whipped. Realistic too, I'll grant
> that. How do you settle who gets what cars in your marriage?
> That's the real issue - not mpg or safety issues.
>
> In my marriage to The Beast we're too indebt to do
> anything but alternate. Come aug. her vehicle's paid off and
> it's my turn. I know she sees me drooling over H-D's and is
> just waiting for me to drop the ball and start begging. Fuggaboutit !
>
> Soon or later she'll start asking me what my "next car"
> is going to be. The Kids have already asked. I won't go behind
> her back, I don't need too. If she thinks we need a new washer first,
> that's fine. Sooner or later she'll get curious. When she hears H-D
> ( "I knew it !" ) and tries to nix over some B.S. reason, No problem.
> Sample dialogue begins:
>
> > "Honey, have you thought about a new car at all ?"
>
> Yeah, I'm getting a Harley when it's affordable. Big one too.
> You'll hear me coming a block away. The Kids'll freak !
>
> > "No Way ! You're gonna ride a Harley to work every day? I doubt it."
>
> No. I'm not trading in this time. I'll keep the jeep for 80%
> commuting and ride when only when it suits me. My target is
> minimum 18 years on the Jeep and the Harley for life. Both
> have easy access to aftermarket parts and self-maintainence.
> I love my Jeep and I'm happy with it. Any extra play money can
> go to one ride or the other.That's enough to satisfy me.
>
> > "There's no way we're buying a Harley !"
>
> OK. But it's MY TURN. Before you buy, I gotta buy and that's how it's
> gonna be for me. The longer I wait, the longer you do too.
> Consider carefully, Dear.
>
> The Preceding Fantasy Dialogue has been just one version of
> Spousal Management - Your millage and/or results may very.
>
> Andrew <wink>
#130
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
We own my Jeep, my BMW, my motorhome, and my Wife's minivan. She is not able
to drive the Jeep because she can't reach the pedals. She is not comfortable
driving the motorhome because it is 30 feet long and 8+ feet wide. She does
not like the BMW because it has a manual trans. I am pretty sure the bike
will never see her on top. She wants to move out of the minivan and get a
Z3. That's gonna be a shock to her system!
Whipped! Not me, my friend. No sireee. My wife has me believing that all men
are equal and women are better, but I am NOT whipped.
<reply@grouponly.com> wrote in message
news:5kvf401a0n2cce7otspvf0olq80jh2lio8@4ax.com...
>
> CRWLR,
>
> You sound a little whipped. Realistic too, I'll grant
> that. How do you settle who gets what cars in your marriage?
> That's the real issue - not mpg or safety issues.
>
> In my marriage to The Beast we're too indebt to do
> anything but alternate. Come aug. her vehicle's paid off and
> it's my turn. I know she sees me drooling over H-D's and is
> just waiting for me to drop the ball and start begging. Fuggaboutit !
>
> Soon or later she'll start asking me what my "next car"
> is going to be. The Kids have already asked. I won't go behind
> her back, I don't need too. If she thinks we need a new washer first,
> that's fine. Sooner or later she'll get curious. When she hears H-D
> ( "I knew it !" ) and tries to nix over some B.S. reason, No problem.
> Sample dialogue begins:
>
> > "Honey, have you thought about a new car at all ?"
>
> Yeah, I'm getting a Harley when it's affordable. Big one too.
> You'll hear me coming a block away. The Kids'll freak !
>
> > "No Way ! You're gonna ride a Harley to work every day? I doubt it."
>
> No. I'm not trading in this time. I'll keep the jeep for 80%
> commuting and ride when only when it suits me. My target is
> minimum 18 years on the Jeep and the Harley for life. Both
> have easy access to aftermarket parts and self-maintainence.
> I love my Jeep and I'm happy with it. Any extra play money can
> go to one ride or the other.That's enough to satisfy me.
>
> > "There's no way we're buying a Harley !"
>
> OK. But it's MY TURN. Before you buy, I gotta buy and that's how it's
> gonna be for me. The longer I wait, the longer you do too.
> Consider carefully, Dear.
>
> The Preceding Fantasy Dialogue has been just one version of
> Spousal Management - Your millage and/or results may very.
>
> Andrew <wink>
to drive the Jeep because she can't reach the pedals. She is not comfortable
driving the motorhome because it is 30 feet long and 8+ feet wide. She does
not like the BMW because it has a manual trans. I am pretty sure the bike
will never see her on top. She wants to move out of the minivan and get a
Z3. That's gonna be a shock to her system!
Whipped! Not me, my friend. No sireee. My wife has me believing that all men
are equal and women are better, but I am NOT whipped.
<reply@grouponly.com> wrote in message
news:5kvf401a0n2cce7otspvf0olq80jh2lio8@4ax.com...
>
> CRWLR,
>
> You sound a little whipped. Realistic too, I'll grant
> that. How do you settle who gets what cars in your marriage?
> That's the real issue - not mpg or safety issues.
>
> In my marriage to The Beast we're too indebt to do
> anything but alternate. Come aug. her vehicle's paid off and
> it's my turn. I know she sees me drooling over H-D's and is
> just waiting for me to drop the ball and start begging. Fuggaboutit !
>
> Soon or later she'll start asking me what my "next car"
> is going to be. The Kids have already asked. I won't go behind
> her back, I don't need too. If she thinks we need a new washer first,
> that's fine. Sooner or later she'll get curious. When she hears H-D
> ( "I knew it !" ) and tries to nix over some B.S. reason, No problem.
> Sample dialogue begins:
>
> > "Honey, have you thought about a new car at all ?"
>
> Yeah, I'm getting a Harley when it's affordable. Big one too.
> You'll hear me coming a block away. The Kids'll freak !
>
> > "No Way ! You're gonna ride a Harley to work every day? I doubt it."
>
> No. I'm not trading in this time. I'll keep the jeep for 80%
> commuting and ride when only when it suits me. My target is
> minimum 18 years on the Jeep and the Harley for life. Both
> have easy access to aftermarket parts and self-maintainence.
> I love my Jeep and I'm happy with it. Any extra play money can
> go to one ride or the other.That's enough to satisfy me.
>
> > "There's no way we're buying a Harley !"
>
> OK. But it's MY TURN. Before you buy, I gotta buy and that's how it's
> gonna be for me. The longer I wait, the longer you do too.
> Consider carefully, Dear.
>
> The Preceding Fantasy Dialogue has been just one version of
> Spousal Management - Your millage and/or results may very.
>
> Andrew <wink>