R3T Range and gas Mileage

[Sidecar Flip]

My opinion is.....

All I know is that if the bike got less MPG than my cage did, I'd sell it like right now. Why would I ride exposed to the weather when I can ride in a climate controlled enviroment in a comfortable seat.

You can say the bike has power, goes like hell, looks sexy, whatever. The bottom line is that it's a motor vehicle and it's intended purpose is hauling your arse from point A to point B. If, it turns into such a pig that the mileage degrades to a point below my 4 wheeler....it's time to unload it.

Sure it's fun and I do like the bike. I like my other bikes as well. All are tools, nothing more, nothing less.

 

[bobmielke]

My opinion is.....

All I know is that if the bike got less MPG than my cage did, I'd sell it like right now. Why would I ride exposed to the weather when I can ride in a climate controlled enviroment in a comfortable seat.

You can say the bike has power, goes like hell, looks sexy, whatever. The bottom line is that it's a motor vehicle and it's intended purpose is hauling your arse from point A to point B. If, it turns into such a pig that the mileage degrades to a point below my 4 wheeler....it's time to unload it.

Sure it's fun and I do like the bike. I like my other bikes as well. All are tools, nothing more, nothing less.

I don't ride motorcycles because they're cheaper than a car. In fact, they're much more expensive when you factor in dealer services, and especially tire cost. I ride bikes for fun! Since I've owned 7 motorcycles in my life I use the former 6 as a base of comparison for my present ride. I do a lot of 300-400 mile joy rides to different parts of Oregon, Washington & California. I combine the use of my bike with my other hobbies, photography & computers. I couldn't afford the cost of fuel in my 1983 Ford Mustang to run around 20,000 miles a year to photograph the landscapes I so enjoy.

 

[Sidecar Flip]

Well, I've owned at least 30 bikes and I have 3 in the garage, I consider them as transportation tools. My R3 is my touring bike, my Bonnie/sidecar outfit is my Sunday ride and my KLR is my ride anywhere anytime transportaion. All different tools for different tasks but they all get decent mileage, especially the KLR.

 

[RocketDaryl]

I ride because l'm a self-absorbed conceited a-hole that seeks every opportunity to further expose my beautiful face to the wimmins. When they see my golden locks of hair flowing in the wind, away from my tanned chiseled jaw line, and my bulging biceps ripping the seams of my t-shirt, and my outstretched, perfectly shaped legs straddling the leather seat, it simply makes them melt. Often, they have to pull over and compose themselves. Other times, they chase after me like lost puppies.

Now I ask you, why would I want to ride in a cage and rob them (and myself) of all that pleasure?

 

[Sidecar Flip]

...........That's over-the-top.

 

[TxRIIIRider]

Now, if you truly believed this, you would be selling the Rocket and the Bonnie/Side car and you would be driving a Smart forTwo. It's gets the same MPG as the Rocket, yet offers a climate controlled environment and a comfy seat. And Flipmeister's would be called Smart Bling.. lol

My opinion is.....

All I know is that if the bike got less MPG than my cage did, I'd sell it like right now. Why would I ride exposed to the weather when I can ride in a climate controlled enviroment in a comfortable seat.

You can say the bike has power, goes like hell, looks sexy, whatever. The bottom line is that it's a motor vehicle and it's intended purpose is hauling your arse from point A to point B. If, it turns into such a pig that the mileage degrades to a point below my 4 wheeler....it's time to unload it.

Sure it's fun and I do like the bike. I like my other bikes as well. All are tools, nothing more, nothing less.

 

[crazyman]

I didn't buy a Rocket to conserve fuel. I bought it to BURN fuel ! Purely selfish reasons.

 

[bobmielke]

I ride because l'm a self-absorbed conceited a-hole that seeks every opportunity to further expose my beautiful face to the wimmins. When they see my golden locks of hair flowing in the wind, away from my tanned chiseled jaw line, and my bulging biceps ripping the seams of my t-shirt, and my outstretched, perfectly shaped legs straddling the leather seat, it simply makes them melt. Often, they have to pull over and compose themselves. Other times, they chase after me like lost puppies.

Now I ask you, why would I want to ride in a cage and rob them (and myself) of all that pleasure?

LOL

 

[Kmutt]

I ride because l'm a self-absorbed conceited a-hole that seeks every opportunity to further expose my beautiful face to the wimmins. When they see my golden locks of hair flowing in the wind, away from my tanned chiseled jaw line, and my bulging biceps ripping the seams of my t-shirt, and my outstretched, perfectly shaped legs straddling the leather seat, it simply makes them melt. Often, they have to pull over and compose themselves. Other times, they chase after me like lost puppies.

Now I ask you, why would I want to ride in a cage and rob them (and myself) of all that pleasure?

You didnt fall out of bed and hit yer head when you woke up did ya??!!!
That would be a shame!! LOL

mutt

 

[Sidecar Flip]

I'm just trying to be practical......

Now, if you truly believed this, you would be selling the Rocket and the Bonnie/Side car and you would be driving a Smart forTwo. It's gets the same MPG as the Rocket, yet offers a climate controlled environment and a comfy seat. And Flipmeister's would be called Smart Bling.. lol

I've seen a few of those around. I prefer to ignore them. They are a 'tool' just like the Rock is. Problem is, they are a 1/4" socket set whereas the Rock is a 3/4" drive set........ When I ride the KLR I always wear demure clothing. You never want to attarct attention when riding a lawnmower.

I'd rather drive your wife's Can Am.