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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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In the 60's harley had the sprint. I rode those bike every where.

 
Old Jul 7, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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I'm a fan of scooters.&nbsp\\; Owned one myself when I was living in the Himalayas for a year.&nbsp\\; It was 135cc and I once had four adults on it going uphill!

They now make electric scooters that go 28 mph and have a range of 30 miles and charge via electrical outlet for 6 hours.&nbsp\\; About $0.12 to fully charge it.&nbsp\\; And you don't even need a motorcycle license or registration to ride it.
 
Old Jul 7, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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I think I'd like to see a 500~600cc v-twin cruiser from HD. I think that would sell well if it was styled right, priced right, and built here in the US.

 
Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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a 500-600cc scooter ain't going to get 75 mpg.
 
Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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ORIGINAL: Harschl

Scooters are like fat chicks. They are fun to ride but you don't want your freinds to catch you.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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I rode onto the back of some dude's trailer yesterday and shut the bike down. I went 240 miles on zero gallons!!!!!!! But then I realized I was 150 miles from home.
 
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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Used to have a Yamaha Vino 125 that averaged 82 mpg.&nbsp\\; 45-50 mph was the sweet spot. would do 65mph but that's kinda scary on 10 inch tires.
 
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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The harley sprints did good on gas. But not should how good any more, It's been some years ago.
 
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