Commuting MPG???
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RE: Commuting MPG???
Thought I'd toss this in here - While you're saving money on gas, are you saving overall when you factor in tire wear, oil changes, etc.? I ran the numbers on my bike vs. THE MAMA's Freestyle for my typical 20,000 mile year. Costs about $2,000 for the bike and about $2,600 for the car. Puts it into a little better perspective. Bike still wins, but the margin isn't much. Big thing is that the bike wins by about eleventy-seven ka-jillion in the smile department.
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RE: Commuting MPG???
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Thought I'd toss this in here - While you're saving money on gas, are you saving overall when you factor in tire wear, oil changes, etc.? I ran the numbers on my bike vs. THE MAMA's Freestyle for my typical 20,000 mile year. Costs about $2,000 for the bike and about $2,600 for the car. Puts it into a little better perspective. Bike still wins, but the margin isn't much. Big thing is that the bike wins by about eleventy-seven ka-jillion in the smile department.
Thought I'd toss this in here - While you're saving money on gas, are you saving overall when you factor in tire wear, oil changes, etc.? I ran the numbers on my bike vs. THE MAMA's Freestyle for my typical 20,000 mile year. Costs about $2,000 for the bike and about $2,600 for the car. Puts it into a little better perspective. Bike still wins, but the margin isn't much. Big thing is that the bike wins by about eleventy-seven ka-jillion in the smile department.
Gas for crossover SUV (6 cyl car/truck thing)for a month: $260 or so @ 3.25
Gas for Bike: $130 or so @ 3.25
I do about 15k a year in the car that's change the oil every 3500 miles + a major service between $100 & $400
If I did the same on the bike I would haveat least 1major service a year plus oil changes if I choose. (Possibly a second major serviceif I have a new bike) plus 1 to 2 sets of tires?
The tires is what could cost me in the long run for savings but Its still a savings overall....but I have a way better time getting to work
The maintenance is about the same but I do save at least $1500 in gas.Anyway...it only takes a little savings at a time to save a lot of money in the long run
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RE: Commuting MPG???
One of the big reasons I started to riding to work nearly every day is because of the amount I save in gas alone. I was filling my PU every 5 days to the tune of about $60 to $70. EVERY FIVE DAYS.
I can ride my sporty all month for around $50. You can add lots of stuff like wear and tear, etc and it still would take ALOT to come up near even with the sporty.
I can ride my sporty all month for around $50. You can add lots of stuff like wear and tear, etc and it still would take ALOT to come up near even with the sporty.
RE: Commuting MPG???
I just got a tank of gas 2 days ago.... I got 33 miles per gallon. I did get about 38-40 on the way to Vegas. Almost all of my riding is city.
Chris
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RE: Commuting MPG???
Mine seems to come in right at 39-40. My daily commute is 54 miles round trip, it's a mixed type commute, parkway, city, residentual. I have the PC III, SE air, Rinehart slip-ons, and a dyno tune.
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RE: Commuting MPG???
glad I have an old carb model 04 I get on average 48/50 miles to gallon two up on alone 70/90 miles per . grade of gas makes no difference have used all grades (reg was an acc.)
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