Gas Shortage in Florida Caused by Consumers

What a week! Our friends Sheryl & Daniel visited us from Seattle ... all day. We waited in line behind 4 cars and a motorcycle at the only gas station in the area ... . If the gas shipment came in on Monday like that one attendant said, there must have been a rush [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 03:37:30

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Two Great Reasons to Get a Moped Gas Scooter

motorcycle Like many of us, I'm big on going places but short on money for a brand new big car and all the gas money to go along with it ... cream color moped. The ocean breeze in my face, my hands wrapped in fine Italian leather gloves ... leather seats, but there are two reasons to get a moped gas scooter that are really beneficial [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 03:02:44

Alternative Ways To Driving

Alternative Ways To Driving As gas prices continue to rise, you may find yourself losing more and more money in your budget each month Gas prices, ... the harshest of winters The Harley Davidson Story Two Men And A Dream It was a decisive day ... of motorcycle history forever Radar Detectors - Could One Have Saved Me? I remember it well! I was on [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 21:01:05

$8 a Week For Gas!

I am really happy to see the gas prices going down in my neck of the woods instead of soaring high as they have been doing lately ... helmets, motorcycle jackets, and motorcycle boots. I have to think that companies like Biker Hiway ... ! That's ridiculous to me. Rich was talking with our neighbor about his new motorcycle the other day. My neighbor [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 17:53:49

NASCAR Guide to Saving Gas On/Off Track‏

Fuel-Saving Tips from NASCAR InsidersWith the continued economic downturn that is plaguing our country, Americans are increasingly concerned about what they can do to decrease their spending while still living the way they are accustomed. One key area where people throughout the country are trying to reduce spending is at the gas pump, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 23:59:00

3 Casino Stocks - I Guess Gas Went up 2 Cents the Past Few Days?

Gas is down 40 cents, the US consumer is back! Pile in! Pile in! Not so much.... as I keep saying each time these consumer discretionary stocks [ ... to make money the past year - let the "junk" to their oversold rallies and then get short. We're losing ... )Harley Davidson (HOG) are simply unstoppable right now as oil heading to $24 brings the US economy [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 14:20:58

Eat and get gas

There was nothing in the house I wanted to eat. It's a beautiful day, though, ... . (This is the same place that thought I was a robber when I walked in wearing my motorcycle helmet.) I got a sandwich and learned they expect a shipment of gas this afternoon or evening. Woo-hoo [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 19:13:25

Bike, scooter, etc....

Really? They can't break it out more than that? Two-thirds of consumers surveyed changed their driving behaviors as a result of higher gas prices, of whom 69% took fewer driving trips, 34% said they took shorter trips, 9% carpooled, 8% traveled ... not even sure if they mean bike or motorcycle. Sadly, the report hasn't much more A gas price [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 09:43:04

Good Ideas that are Bad Politics

There are some ideas that make sense, but are a tough sell on Capitol Hill. The classic example of recent years: gas taxes for public transportation. For years (decades), there were proposals on the tables that would have added to the cost of gas, with the money dedicated to reducing future need for that same product [more...]

Date: 2008-06-22 13:49:58

Millions of Householders are in Credit to their Gas Suppliers, Says Confused.com

Research released this week suggests people should consider reclaiming their cash. Cardiff (PRWEB) November 20, 2008 -- Research on behalf of price comparison website, Confused has revealed that almost six million householders are in credit to their gas suppliers.Gareth Kloet, energy expert at Confused [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 07:45:00

Gas prices got you down? A scooter could be in your future.

Scoot over gas hogs, and make way for Vespas, Lambrettas and Hondas ... . A story in Friday’s Post-Dispatch has discovered that many first-timers to any motorized two-wheeled vehicle are checking out these frugal conveyances. The Motorcycle Industry Council trade group says [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 02:08:12

DIY - How to Save Earth through Green Commuting!

With the gas prices these days, it makes sense that you do your part to help cut down on energy costs ... transportation. 2. If you want to have fun while saving gas, try getting yourself a motorcycle such as the Suzuki GSX-R1000 pictured above, you will get 50MPG+ on every commute to work while being able [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 16:10:18

Will Buying a Gas Scooter Save Me Money?

The popularity of gas scooters is squarely tied to the price of gas ... like a perfect vehicle for saving money.  Low Cost + High MPG = Win.  If you’re planning on selling your car [more...]

Date: 2008-08-09 02:03:58

Infrequent Flier Smiles

I am pleased to announce, I have accrued no frequent flier miles this month of August. I have filled my 1998 Jeep’s gas tank once and that was because there is something wrong with the gas gauge and John, my mechanic’s fix was, “Aw, just don’t let it go under half a tank and you’ll [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 02:47:15

This scooter thing still gonna be big?

This is the 7-Eleven at California and Charlestown. It’s not the cheapest gas in Seattle, either—lots of gas stations have regular for $2.999 ... for itself, but the Prius is probably on a 7-year loan or a 3-year lease, meaning one is pretty well ... , it didn’t work out that way. Yeah, I’ll get the motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 22:41:35

7 Most Logical Reasons To Get Up To 100mpg

I have friends in the UK who recently passed on some information to me. They were sharing with me how much they have to pay for gas at the pump, wait for it, gas is well over $11.00 per gallon and diesel, which a great number of their cars run on is currently well over $12.00 per gallon! [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 17:25:12

Shifting Gears

“With gas prices rising they had to change their plans.” This was the challenge for a flash fiction. I made the slight change from 'gas' to 'diesel.' Many thanks to Patti Abbott for asking me to do this. She has a list of the other stories on her blog [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 21:27:00

How to Save on Gas (35 Tips Inside)

Unless you’ve been in a coma for the last six months, you’ve noticed the pinch of gas prices. You don’t need to just sit back and watch your wallet grow thinner and thinner. You can take action and learn how to get more miles for your dollar than ever before. Be a More Efficient Driver Brakes are your enemy [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 12:55:58

DAY 5 OF THE AROUND-THE-BLOCK MOTORCYCLE JOURNEY

+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+ July 5, 2008 - Saturday - Day 5 USA/MEXICO/CANADA DOUBLE CROSS COUNTRY & THE TRANSCANADA HIGHWAY -- OR BUST - SUMMER 2008 Miles Today - 283 - Total Miles - 996 Average Daily Miles - 249 Athens,GA - to Ashburn,GA Routes S441, S129, I-75S) (-staying at a Best Western motel-) ( [more...]

Date: 2008-07-06 04:02:03

Company Profile: GoNitroTire

Gas mileage is king these days. People are buying fuel-efficient cars, taking less road trips, anything to reduce money spent on gas ... to fill non-car tires, so you can improve the life of bicycle and motorcycle tires Decision to Start [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 06:58:34

Running out of Gas and Correspondence

So I ran out of gas about two weeks ago on a trip back from Columbia. I took my motorcycle to interview a candidate for state rep for my video blog ... has been documented! I mounted a camera to the back of my motorcycle(thanks Dilip), and the following [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 12:39:10

Increased Popularity of Natural Gas Vehicles in Thailand

In 2005 Green Car Congress noted that Mercedes was expanding production of NGVs (Natural Gas Vehicles) to Thailand ... on NGV. Energtek ANG Project A Yamaha RS100T motorcycle converted to burn natural gas [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 13:18:39

Gas Cubby Has a Groovy Kind of Thing Going

gas-cubby-iphone With three cars and a motorcycle in our household, I’m constantly trying to stay on top of scheduled maintenance ... expenses for your tax returns? Check. Need to know your license plate number for the repair shop guy [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 21:30:20

Motor scooters enjoy growing popularity, thanks to efforts to save on gas (Gas-Prices-Scooters)

PIERRE, S.D. _ Joan Kohler is not a typical new scooter customer ... in the first quarter of the year, said Mike Mount, spokesman for the Motorcycle Industry Council ... can go for $6,000 to $8,000.Ross Petersen, a motorcycle and scooter dealer in South Dakota`s capital, Pierre, said [more...]

Date: 2008-05-14 23:46:13

Andy Metcalfe Motorcycles

Here at Andy Metcalfe Motorcycle Dealers we offer a high quality service for all your motorbike needs! ... and much more. We are main dealers for Scorpa, Beta, Sherco and Gas Gas trials bikes ... bikes such as Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW and Kawasaki. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 16:17:59

NASCAR Guide to Saving Gas On/Off Track‏

NASCAR Guide to Saving Gas On/Off Track‏ Filed Under (Auto Racing World) by admin on November-29-2008 Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog Fuel-Saving Tips from NASCAR Insiders With the continued economic downturn that is plaguing our country, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 21:37:31

"Gas-Ring Alchemy" commentary (Giles/Ethan, FRM)

DVD commentary on "Gas-Ring Alchemy", in which Giles meets Ethan for the first time. This is setup for "Breaking Glass", which looks at the pair a few months later. I rated it FRM, but probably it's really a teen rating, though it does indirectly discuss sex and drugs [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 07:19:17

Rick Covers All Bases

Motorcycle Refresher Required for Redeploying Infantry TroopsBy Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service FORT STEWART, Ga., June 12, 2008 – Army Maj ... . So Lynch, an avid motorcyclist who parks his prized Harley-Davidson in front of the division ... of the Joint Chiefs of Staff yesterday he’s not willing to take a single additional casualty to a motorcy [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 12:44:12

Are there any good options in vehicular transportation?

With $4 gas nicely entrenched now in the US — and higher fear premiums brought on by recent Iranian missile tests — driving around is starting to ... and he admitted that “bridges were interesting.” OK, what about a motorcycle? They can get 50+ MPG, right? A local motorcycle driver’s education course recently opened up twice the normal number [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 06:22:48

AutoblogGreen for 05.21.08

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green What else to do with a '67 Mercury Cougar but drop in a Mercedes diesel engine? Nothing, that's what ... with an all electric ride based on an Audi R8 chassis. Could be sweet. Lastly, if you wish your car could go further on a gallon gas, here's a number to note: nationwide, motorcycle riders report getting [more...]

Date: 2008-05-21 05:56:00

Making money on pedal power and athletic footwear

With gas rising to nearly, if not over, four dollars a gallon throughout the U.S., the demand for gasoline has finally started receding ... companies, scooter companies, sneaker companies, and motorcycle companies. Surely I can find ... as they are also the manufacturer of strollers, high chairs, and other baby transportation accessories [more...]

Date: 2008-06-04 03:33:12

Bike vs Car

Driven by skyrocketing gas prices, environmental and political impacts, and an intense desire not to be known as Flabby McBlabbins, I’ve been riding my bike everywhere for the last week. It’s gone well. I go to coffee shops ... a suit to the office anymore, and that I could wear jeans and t-shirts if I wanted. He even encouraged [more...]

Date: 2008-05-31 04:05:11

Another Fighting Champ Found Dead!

What’s with this fighting champ curse??? UFC middleweight titleholder Evan Tanner was found dead in the mountain area near Palo Verde, ... What we were told is that (sheriff’s officials who found him) believe his motorcycle had run out of gas ... me my life,” he said. “I’ve been doing a great deal of research and study. I want [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 04:19:18

How to Save Money on Gas Mileage

motorcycle It's fairly simple to calculate automobile fuel efficiency, however, motorcycle fuel efficiency is a bit more difficult to calculate ... . It is used in motorcycles which are available in just about any city where you live. However, a motorcycle ... motorcycle. There are several factors that can effect the overall; numbers, such as motorcy [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 05:43:33

"Retailers Report a Sales Collapse"

The unusually dramatic headline comes from the New York Times. Note this drop was a not a surprise to some analysts such as Gary Shilling, who predicted a marked fall in retail sales, which when you allow for the fact that gas and food are not terribly discretionary, implies much greater declines in apparel and other categories [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 05:43:02

How Will You Remember Us?

I read a lot of articles when I'm not working hard for the Evil Oil and Gas Industry (Yeah I know that's a really boring link....Tough. Buy a motorcycle or quit complaining about drilling in ANWR and off shore of FL and CA). Several ... Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow. Press on. To Victory. Pass the cornbread and the ammunition, please [more...]

Date: 2008-05-23 15:36:10

Benefits Of Using Motorcycle

Benefits Of Using Motorcycle Compared to cars they are much less costly. Cars use much more gas than a cycle does ... that are called touring, cruiser, and sport. So do some research and see which ones are best for you. Check ... , and jacket is usually adorned by a rider for safety. Outfits like these are made of such materials [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 11:09:54

Things I've Learned This Week

I don't really mind my job unless rude assholes come in smelling like ashtrays and alcohol and they call me incompetent for not seeing what they want ... about the 2nd Amendment.$10.00 goes a lot farther in my gas tank than it did last month!I want a motorcycle!I can do 7 loads of clothes at home and go to work for 7 hours in one day.Some of my [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 22:15:00

2009 Toyota Tundra Ducati Transporter

Motorcycling can be an expensive proposition. Those who take up the hobby to save money on gas find themselves spending a fortune on riding courses, gear and vanity signs that hang in their garage saying “Motorcycle Parking Only.” Others who get serious about the sport of motorcycle racing find themselves spending an arm and a leg on tires [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 18:46:30

Scooters VS Cars

Summer is approaching and gas prices are continuing to rise making many motorists take a second look at their vehicle ... in Overall Retail Sales Late Payments on Loans Senate Questions Top Five Oil Execs Luxury Car Sales ... something a little smaller and cheaper, then a scooter or motorcycle is definitely the way to go. Scooters [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 09:14:28

Clothing Sales Tax Holiday

Hey All– Thought I would pass this along. Received this in an email from a good friend. With gas prices so high this might help on cost for some. I’ve not been one to much take advantage of this, used to be not much was actually tax deductible, but times — they are a changin’. And I’ve not been one to go out and splurge (even for school stuff) [more...]

Date: 2008-07-31 03:57:30

How to Find Your Real Life Destiny?

Hi all, I just received a newsletter from AR Companies, and they share about the story of Joseph McClendon III, ... but the clothes on his back and just enough gas money to ride his 1937 Harley Davidson motorcycle to see ... me from running head on into somebody with my motorcycle was the fact I thought that I would hurt them [more...]

Date: 2008-05-21 22:16:26

From Chandler, AZ to Provo, UT...and still pedaling

Back in July I started riding a bike to work. My intentions were twofold. First, skyrocketing gas prices were taking a toll on my finances ... core bikers, you know the ones with the bike shorts and shirts, and a bicycle that probably cost ... through Friday. On Monday, I drive all of my clothes into work for the week. The first day after buying [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 20:55:46

Should You Buy a Scooter Or Moped

With so many scooters and moped for sale zooming by the streets these days it ’s easy to see how many people are coping with high gas prices ... buying a scooter used to seem like a far-fetched idea, or at least one that was only thought ... they used to be as well and they look more like motorcycles than skateboards on steroids. Whether it ’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 07:43:17

Pinoys in UK save on gas by biking to work

Filipinos in the United Kingdom who are also affected by the soaring prices of oil are looking for ways to save on transportation expenses ... tax, car insurance and parking fees are also taking a toll on their transportation budget ... has decided to use his car less frequently. Today, he uses his motorcycle because of the distance [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 14:03:32

Group-think

Group-think Aug 4th, 2008 by Elsi I am not fond of being categorized or pigeonholed. I choose my friends for common interests and/or needs ... together for no reason other than they’re all in RVs. So the rationale behind the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally ... by bikers in campgrounds, gas stations, rest areas, restaurants, and—most noticeably—along [more...]

Date: 2008-08-04 23:13:07

Goldwing for your Cruiser

My husband wants to have a motorcycle that he could use for doing some quick errands. He said that having one can save us money on gas. Right now, Goldwing Country has a two days sale of goldwing models and the picture below is his pick. They also offer free shipping on any order of $100 or more, so come and avail their great deal [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 03:32:16

Is There a Vespa in my Future

The Vespa S Scooter is 150cc and starts at 4200. It has a top speed of 59mph and still gets 72mpg. That makes a Hybrid car look like a Gas Guzzler ... over their jackets. There are no bus service that goes to my work. I would stay off the freeways ... and I have to take a Washington State motorcycle safety class first. I’ll let you know how things go [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 19:15:04

Don’t Ignore These Factors When Buying a Motor Scooter

by Jared Conley Looking to supplement that gas-guzzling SUV and purchase an economical scooter? ... motorcycle replacements. Consider your needs and where you’ll be using the scooter. If it’s only ... at more than just local dealers. There are several good resellers online who will provide you with a good [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 14:32:50

Internal Combustion

Gas prices are coming back down and the holidays are fast approaching. Time to hop in the car or on the motorcycle and visit the relatives ... Honda” (The Beach Boys) “The song pays tribute to the small Honda motorcycle and its ease of operation ... , but he used to tour with Hani Naser. That was very neat because Hani did all hand drumming, which [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 13:00:21

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