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Dec 19, 2012 | 07:47 PM

#11

Howler_LI

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From: LI, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjg883c

My mom passed a few months ago and now I have time to ride, but why bother? I can't really go anywhere. Las Vegas is almost like an island. Once outside city limits gas stations are few and far between.

Sorry about your Mom, that's got to be rough.

But you can get all the way to Canada in 50-70 mile jumps between gas stations. Search for "gas station" on google maps. You will need to watch out for closed stations & use your head. Get out there and have some fun!

Dec 21, 2012 | 09:48 PM

#12

Benny098

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From: Puerto Rico

You guys have a lot of information and that is why I love this forum. I love the peanut tank because most of the guys here have Kawasakis, Hondas, Suzukis and yes the ocassional big Harleys. The peanut tank makes the bike really stick out and I love that. Given that I am 6' tall and weigh 245-250 lbs., how many miles avarege should I be seeing per gallon. Also, I'm I too big for this bike?, even though she feels comfortable, even with the mids and stock seat.

Dec 22, 2012 | 08:10 AM

#13

Howler_LI

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From: LI, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benny098

Also, I'm I too big for this bike?

You are just a little bigger than me (1/2", 10 lbs). Do we look like a bear on a tricycle? I don't give a ****, I just enjoy riding it.

Dec 22, 2012 | 08:56 AM

#14

redrub

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From: Grey Duck

You can't go to the bigger tank without getting a shorter seat, or a custom's tank needs a custom's seat.
You can put a 3.3 or a 2.2 on a custom, you'll just have a gap betwixt the seat and tank.

Dec 24, 2012 | 10:06 PM

#15

rjg883c

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From: Vegas, baby!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howler_LI

Thanks for the advice. But I haven't had any reason to go to Canada since 1971 and it was a way to avoid the draft! Just kidding!

Seriously, back in the day I used to go riding in the mountains or desert around Vegas. Of course that ended when my mom was ill, after losing a lung due to cancer, and asked me not to leave her home alone. It is these trips that could be affected by the low range of a peanut tank. Of course extra gas could be carried in a saddlebag, but it still means that gas has to be considered when planning rides. That is what I meant by a small tank being not good for riding.

Ron