[jeeps84]

That's kind of were I stand. She really don't car as long as every thing else is taken care of. Its very important to her that I include her in the choices also.

 

[Gas Man]

Exactly... I always include my wife and that's the way it should be!

 

[2FURYUS]

Exactly... I always include my wife and that's the way it should be!

:iagree: My wife pretty much lets me have whatever toys I want as long as it's in the budget.....and it always seem to be.

 

[pickle.of.doom]

Being that I now am a partner in a new dealership, I can say for certain that gas prices are having an effect. I can't tell you the number of people that have come in looking for bikes due to rising gas prices.

Too bad there are only about 2 models of bikes that get over 50mpg... Lots of cars can get right up there too. So that leads to another important question....


Do you think the rising gas prices will bring more small displacement, fuel efficient cycle models, like a lot of those for sale in Europe, over here to the US?

 

[hawglet]

I've noticed a lot more bikes around here since last year and I'm sure many more next season too. I wouldn't say a moderate increase but also not really a high increase, somewhere in between maybe, voted high (increase that is) though.

 

[jeeps84]

Too bad there are only about 2 models of bikes that get over 50mpg... Lots of cars can get right up there too. So that leads to another important question....


Do you think the rising gas prices will bring more small displacement, fuel efficient cycle models, like a lot of those for sale in Europe, over here to the US?

We can only hope.

 

[Scissors]

I think the biggest increase will be to scooters.

Damn moped sons of bitches. There's this one guy on Route 1 almost every afternoon just cruising along at 30-35 MPH in a 50 MPH zone. I hate getting caught up in the inevitable traffic snarl behind him; it's a dangerous place to be.

 

[Scissors]

Too bad there are only about 2 models of bikes that get over 50mpg...

I'm assuming that you don't consider the Honda Shadow to be one of them and I've been getting 60 MPG in traffic. :willy:

 

[jeeps84]

I'm assuming that you don't consider the Honda Shadow to be one of them and I've been getting 60 MPG in traffic. :willy:

As long as you aren't ridding at 35 mph in a 50 zone. :lol:

 

[Scissors]

As long as you aren't ridding at 35 mph in a 50 zone. :lol:

That son of a bitch. :willy:

 

[jeeps84]

That son of a bitch. :willy:

Don't be so harsh. It might be there only mode of transportation. :yaewn:

 

[jetskifast]

Very small increase, most people afraid of bikes :crazy:

 

[Gas Man]

Very small increase, most people afraid of bikes :crazy:

I can see that POV! :nonod:

 

[thebiscuit]

i got a moped. i don't drive in a 50 mph zone though (i hit 45+ many times). i'm not too far from campus. it's all i got now because i can't drive (motorcycle or car) to class unless i move farther from campus. i'm practicing for my new bike :dthumb: .

 

[jeeps84]

i got a moped. i don't drive in a 50 mph zone though. i'm not too far from campus. it's all i got now because i can't drive (motorcycle or car) to class unless i move farther from campus. i'm practicing for my new bike :dthumb: .

Nothing wrong with scooters/mopeds as long as you stay away from fast traffic.

 

[warputer]

I don't think gas prices will make the average person run out and buy a bike. It might make ex-riders think about a purchase though. Most people are scared of bikes or afraid of the "image" .