BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)

Subject: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 07:05 PM

I got fed up with working just to fill the tank. $1.60 something a litre, so I bought an electric scooter. I canceled the insurance on my car, and now, I just ride past the pumps. Does anyone else have one or something similar? I realize they aren't much good on the highways but they are great for small rural areas. I'm lovin' it! It's a Motorino, made by E V Rider. No license or insurance required and you can park anywhere! It's good for 50 km's a charge. Everytime some guy goes around me in his Doolie Dodge Ram Pick-up...I think to myself, "I bet that just cost him 20 bucks"! I'm kinda thinkin' maybe a Harley Sportster next...Whadda ya think??
Biker Barbie

Subject: RE: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: Azizi
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 07:31 PM

Biker Barbie-what a great screen name!

So is this you?

http://www.futuretoys.com/barbie/barbie.html

[Scroll down the page.]

"With her Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom pictured in the background, biker Barbie is ready to rumble. The Toys R Us Limited Edition Harley Davidson Barbie is decked out in a black faux leather Harley biker jacket and cap, red vest, denim shirt, black faux leather pants and boots and silver studs. Completing her outfit ... a black Harley Davidson backpack style handbag and a black faux leather & chain belt with Harley-Davidson logo buckle.

E-mail for price and availability"

Subject: RE: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 08:14 PM

Problem is that a Harley Sportster gets lousy gas mileage...even when compared to a car.

Subject: RE: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 08:36 PM

Oh my, who knew... a "Harley Barbie".!!
Just kidding about the Sportster...it was my alter ego talking!
I had my "Bike License" long before my drivers license, and now that I'm on my little "Scootaloo"...I'm kinda remembering the ol' days. What fun I had!
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Subject: RE: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: Little Hawk
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 08:54 PM

An electric scooter wouldn't work too well in my area, but I applaud your decision. Sounds like it's working well for you.

Subject: RE: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: MarkS
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 09:03 PM

If you want the power of a gas engine, be sure to get something in at least the 250cc range, and preferably a twin piston model. Gas mileage will still be great, and the performance will allow you to go longer than just local jaunting.
Take a look at the Honda or Yamaha line. Stay away from the so called "crotch rockets" or performance bikes, and stay with something in street finish for comfort.
Mark
(whose ride is a Yamaha Virago - 60 mpg) (unless it is winter or raining)

Subject: RE: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: GUEST,Chief Chaos
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 09:33 PM

One of the biggest problems that previous attempts had was fitting motor, transmission, and batteries (old car batteries or marine battery) within the limited space of the motorcycle frame.
I tried to apply for a grant to develop a new electric motorcycle a couple of years back given new developments in lithium batteries and electric engines that are high torque/high horsepower that will fit within a motorcycle rim.
Wouldn't you know it that the Gov't said that there weren't enough advances in the technology to warrant a $20K grant!

There is a firm in China that just recently decided not to sell their electric cycles/scooters here anymore because of litigation. Seems that even if crashing an electric scooter is exactly like crashing a motorized one, because it's a new machine the lawyers were hammering them saying the product was somehow defective in that it allowed the rider to crash.

Subject: RE: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 12:29 PM

It's interesting--and sad--that the major motorcycle manufacturers have all but given up on the old "sports cycle" concept: the moderately-sized bike that can be ridden comfortably at safe highway speeds, Now we can choose between bloated "cruisers", balls-to-the-wall "cafe racers" or mile-high "enduros" if we're looking for street machines.

Subject: RE: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: Amos
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 01:46 PM

My alter-ego approves of your alter-ego's yearning for the Harley. My alter-ego says, "Don't lissen to dose guys, babe...". :D



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Subject: RE: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: Azizi
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 02:08 PM

By the way, Lyrical Lady, I love the alliteration of both your old name and the name of this thread!

-Azizi [who only rode on a motorcycle two times in her life and those ywo times were as a passenger. I can't say I enjoyed the experience, but I can say that I was very relieved that we made it to our destination & back safely].

Subject: RE: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: Azizi
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 02:10 PM

ywo=two

[See, even the memory of those motocycle rides discombobulates me]

:o)

Subject: RE: BS: Biker Barbie Bites Back (gas $$$)
From: irishenglish
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 02:13 PM

There was a great cartoon last week of a guy in an enormous SUV pointing a gun at someone on a bicycle. The caption was one pedestrian saying to the other, "Bikejacking"! If it works for you, absolutely-good call!