Gas @ $4.60/gal

Confuzshuz · October 4th, 2012, 01:09 AM

I just filled up my tank and was in awe when I saw that regular gas was $4.60/gal. A few days ago, it was $4.19.

Apex · October 4th, 2012, 02:29 AM

Next thing you know people are going to start requesting a pedaling mod for the 250's.

broken neck · October 4th, 2012, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

Next thing you know people are going to start requesting a pedaling mod for the 250's.

Or ask for a new Ninja 150cc...

broken neck · October 4th, 2012, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Confuzshuz

I just filled up my tank and was in awe when I saw that regular gas was $4.60/gal. A few days ago, it was $4.19.

You lucky one...

Up north in our beautiful city it's 5.678$/gal or 1.50$/liter.

but hey, we're still better than our European folks...

Heed · October 4th, 2012, 09:41 AM

It sucks, but I keep telling myself I should be happy I don't live in Europe.

rojoracing53 · October 4th, 2012, 04:51 PM

I may have to put my stock exhaust and snorkel back on

Apex · October 4th, 2012, 04:58 PM

I do miss my little ninjette. I routinely squeezed out 60+mpg out of that thing, even with the Yoshi RS3 exhaust.

Compared to the 22mpg avg I see in my Impala....

CC Cowboy · October 8th, 2012, 06:32 AM

I was just watching the news and was shocked (not) by the gas prices in Cali. Close to $5.00 and going up again in November. What a great place to live. Hopefully everyone out there will now buy (coal driven) electric cars.

I say give CA back to Mexico. I really didn't mean that (or did I).

I've always have fun whenever I visit Cali (even though I don't speak Spanish). The smog makes for beautiful purple sunsets over LA, besides burning my sinuses. The weather is always perfect, but usually too cold for a Florida boy. The coast is great, once the fog burns off and you can see it, late in the afternoon. The roads are twisty, hilly, challenging pieces of asphalt (now I see why everyone likes it there). I can't wait to go back (after the bankruptcy).

Alex · October 8th, 2012, 06:40 AM

/merged

Old Guy on a '08 · October 8th, 2012, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I say give CA back to Mexico.

I really didn't mean that (or did I

).

Having only been to San Dieigo in '86, and the San Francisco Bay Area - to include Yosemite and The El Dorado wine country twice '09 and '12... I've got limited personal experience view.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

The smog makes for beautiful purple sunsets over LA, besides burning my sinuses. The weather is always perfect, but usually too cold for a Florida boy. The coast is great, once the fog burns off and you can see it, late in the afternoon. The roads are twisty, hilly, challenging pieces of asphalt (now I see why everyone likes it there). I can't wait to go back (after the bankruptcy).

San Diego was okay but I didn't have time to realy explore. The bay area (and SF) is fasinating but I surely wouldn't want to live there.

Old Guy on a '08 · October 8th, 2012, 06:47 AM

But back on subject... here in Charlotte I can find gas today for $3.63.

SC is about $3.40 - $3.45....

it's just a little to far to make it cost effective to drive down there. BUT.... if I find myself in south Charlotte, in the CAGE (a '01 Silverado with a tank that can hold 27 gals) with less than 1/2 tank, I will make the 3 mile drive into SC for a fill up.

If you've got an Adroid, install the GasBuddy app... great to find cheap gas...

CC Cowboy · October 8th, 2012, 06:54 AM

SC has the best prices on the East Coast.

Confuzshuz · October 8th, 2012, 11:00 AM

with these gas prices, the ninja 300 is looking like a mighty fine bike at 80mpg.
I'm trying to hold back from buying it.

ricochet08 · October 8th, 2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Confuzshuz

with these gas prices, the ninja 300 is looking like a mighty fine bike at 80mpg.
I'm trying to hold back from buying it.

if i get anywhere near 80mpg on my 300, i'd be ecstatic!

alex.s · October 8th, 2012, 11:36 AM

it was at 4.90 for me when i filled up this weekend in north county SD

Old Guy on a '08 · October 8th, 2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricochet08

if i get anywhere near 80mpg on my 300, i'd be ecstatic!

If you do let us know. I'll be on the way to the dealer proto....

on another note, on Saturday at asked the one of the local Ninjette dealers (Matthews, NC) about the 300. He tells me "They haven't been released yet". Told him about all the guys that have them "on the street already"...

Turns out none of the local closest dealers have seen a 300 yet. Guess there are some advantages to being on the west coast. A check of Cycle Trader shows them all around the area though. Some say call for price, others list $4799 and there is only one ABS bike - $5499.

massacremasses · October 8th, 2012, 04:03 PM

hahaha

dang I really want to move.

Confuzshuz · October 8th, 2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

hahaha

dang I really want to move.

Venezuela.....gas is around $0.20/gallon.

massacremasses · October 8th, 2012, 08:51 PM

just out of CA..... Not the country.

Apex · October 8th, 2012, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broken neck

Or ask for a new Ninja 150cc...

That would be awesome. I'd probably be able to convince my wife to let me get one of those for quick errands, since it wouldn't be good at highway.

CThunder-blue · October 9th, 2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

That would be awesome. I'd probably be able to convince my wife to let me get one of those for quick errands, since it wouldn't be good at highway.

Just buy a scooter

massacremasses · October 9th, 2012, 01:32 PM

like thissss

HKr1 · October 9th, 2012, 01:47 PM

Old friend in SD sent this pic.....

Jiggles · October 9th, 2012, 04:57 PM

Silly inefficient sedan! Good thing I only fill it up 4x a year

StephenA · October 9th, 2012, 09:55 PM

i need my bike pronto, $50+ every week and a half = no good for a college student -_-

StephenA · October 9th, 2012, 09:55 PM

it's $4.69/gal here ( at the cheapest pump)

Old Guy on a '08 · October 15th, 2012, 12:23 PM

$4.49 in VA last week

IdRatherDrum · October 15th, 2012, 01:24 PM

It was almost $5 where I live but they lowered it to $4.50 a few days ago.

lgk · October 15th, 2012, 08:53 PM

$3.45 the other day, filled it up for $13

Old Guy on a '08 · October 18th, 2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

$4.49 in VA last week

my bad... that was $3.49...

Saw it on GasBuddy.app today in Kannappolis for the same price

DM2790 · October 19th, 2012, 10:25 AM

Wow, that is crazy. I thought gas was expensive here. It is currently around $3.55 here in western PA.

NoSkillsMcSuckington · October 19th, 2012, 03:20 PM

$3.45 here and creeping down...for the time being

Whiskey · October 21st, 2012, 10:19 AM

£1.37.9 /L here, that's $2.21/L or $8.37/gal

lgk · October 21st, 2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

£1.37.9 /L here, that's $2.21/L or $8.37/gal

how is diesel priced?

Whiskey · October 21st, 2012, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

how is diesel priced?

£1.46.9/l so $2.35.2/l so $8.90.3/gal

Old Guy on a '08 · October 21st, 2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

how is diesel priced?

Makes one think that hypermiling could become a way of life.....

lgk · October 21st, 2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Makes one think that hypermiling could become a way of life.....

don't have too many choices at that stage, either get a more efficient vehicle or drive half as much...

Whiskey · October 23rd, 2012, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Makes one think that hypermiling could become a way of life.....

The majority of it is tax, the fuel itself is about 40p if even

Hypermiling isn't popular over here, some of the techniques in that link would get you killed very quickly, but even the coasting to the lights & similar is uncommon. If a cage doesn't show brake lights it'll probably get rear ended.

I do certain things similar to hypermiling techniques, not really for fuel efficiency, but it's just part of the system I've been trained in (look far enough ahead, see the gap you intend to be in & set your pace to be able to merge in without braking, set the pace to arrive to the lights just as they go green)

Old Guy on a '08 · October 23rd, 2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

The majority of it is tax, the fuel itself is about 40p if even

I am aware... doesn't make it any less painful though... does it????

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

Hypermiling isn't popular over here, some of the techniques in that link would get you killed very quickly, but even the coasting to the lights & similar is uncommon. If a cage doesn't show brake lights it'll probably get rear ended.

Just as a thought, you could adjust your brake lever so that the light comes on without applying the binders... just a thought... every little bit helps.

But above all... play the hand your dealt....

Peace!

coachninja · October 23rd, 2012, 08:16 PM

I got gas on monday for 3.29 a gallon in MI!!!! I was sooo excited since the cage (2006 jeep commander w/hemi) only gets 13 mpg!

October 4th, 2012, 01:09 AM	#1
Confuzshuz ninjette.org member Name: Confuzshuz Location: SoCal Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ninja 250r Posts: 148	Gas @ $4.60/gal I just filled up my tank and was in awe when I saw that regular gas was $4.60/gal. A few days ago, it was $4.19.

October 4th, 2012, 02:29 AM	#2
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Next thing you know people are going to start requesting a pedaling mod for the 250's. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

October 4th, 2012, 09:41 AM	#5
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	It sucks, but I keep telling myself I should be happy I don't live in Europe. __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

October 4th, 2012, 04:58 PM	#7
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I do miss my little ninjette. I routinely squeezed out 60+mpg out of that thing, even with the Yoshi RS3 exhaust. Compared to the 22mpg avg I see in my Impala.... __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

October 8th, 2012, 06:32 AM	#8
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Gas Prices I was just watching the news and was shocked (not) by the gas prices in Cali. Close to $5.00 and going up again in November. What a great place to live. Hopefully everyone out there will now buy (coal driven) electric cars. I say give CA back to Mexico. I really didn't mean that (or did I). I've always have fun whenever I visit Cali (even though I don't speak Spanish). The smog makes for beautiful purple sunsets over LA, besides burning my sinuses. The weather is always perfect, but usually too cold for a Florida boy. The coast is great, once the fog burns off and you can see it, late in the afternoon. The roads are twisty, hilly, challenging pieces of asphalt (now I see why everyone likes it there). I can't wait to go back (after the bankruptcy). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

October 4th, 2012, 04:51 PM	#6
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	I may have to put my stock exhaust and snorkel back on

October 8th, 2012, 06:40 AM	#9
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October 8th, 2012, 06:47 AM	#11
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	But back on subject... here in Charlotte I can find gas today for $3.63. SC is about $3.40 - $3.45.... it's just a little to far to make it cost effective to drive down there. BUT.... if I find myself in south Charlotte, in the CAGE (a '01 Silverado with a tank that can hold 27 gals) with less than 1/2 tank, I will make the 3 mile drive into SC for a fill up. If you've got an Adroid, install the GasBuddy app... great to find cheap gas... __________________________________________________ Some roads are too good to waste on four wheels! Riding in a car is like watching a movie... Riding on a motorcycle is like being in one....

October 8th, 2012, 06:54 AM	#12
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	SC has the best prices on the East Coast. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

October 8th, 2012, 11:00 AM	#13
Confuzshuz ninjette.org member Name: Confuzshuz Location: SoCal Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ninja 250r Posts: 148	with these gas prices, the ninja 300 is looking like a mighty fine bike at 80mpg. I'm trying to hold back from buying it.

October 8th, 2012, 11:36 AM	#15
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	it was at 4.90 for me when i filled up this weekend in north county SD __________________________________________________

October 8th, 2012, 04:03 PM	#17
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	hahaha dang I really want to move. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

October 8th, 2012, 08:51 PM	#19
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	just out of CA..... Not the country. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

October 9th, 2012, 01:32 PM	#22
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	like thissss __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

October 9th, 2012, 04:57 PM	#24
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Silly inefficient sedan! Good thing I only fill it up 4x a year __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 9th, 2012, 09:55 PM	#25
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	i need my bike pronto, $50+ every week and a half = no good for a college student -_- __________________________________________________ Unregistered

October 15th, 2012, 12:23 PM	#27
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	$4.49 in VA last week __________________________________________________ Some roads are too good to waste on four wheels! Riding in a car is like watching a movie... Riding on a motorcycle is like being in one....

October 15th, 2012, 01:24 PM	#28
IdRatherDrum ninjette.org member Name: Chase Location: California Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225	It was almost $5 where I live but they lowered it to $4.50 a few days ago.

October 15th, 2012, 08:53 PM	#29
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	$3.45 the other day, filled it up for $13 __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

October 19th, 2012, 10:25 AM	#31
DM2790 ninjette.org member Name: Duane Location: Beaver Falls, PA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 10	Wow, that is crazy. I thought gas was expensive here. It is currently around $3.55 here in western PA.

October 19th, 2012, 03:20 PM	#32
NoSkillsMcSuckington ninjette.org member Name: Wes Location: Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Honda CBR250R Posts: 29	$3.45 here and creeping down...for the time being

October 21st, 2012, 10:19 AM	#33
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	£1.37.9 /L here, that's $2.21/L or $8.37/gal

October 23rd, 2012, 08:16 PM	#40
coachninja ninjette.org member Name: Jessica Location: fraser, mi Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 18	I got gas on monday for 3.29 a gallon in MI!!!! I was sooo excited since the cage (2006 jeep commander w/hemi) only gets 13 mpg!

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