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Amber wants a motorcycle
« on: October 12, 2014, 08:51:45 AM »
http://election.democraticunderground.com/1212267

Oh my.

Now, this is old, started in July 2013, but the responses are still reasonably recent.

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Lady Freedom Returns (7,808 posts)    Thu Jul 25, 2013, 11:15 PM

Question for motercycle riders.

I need to know what to look for in gas mileage of a motorcycle, what is the numbers to watch for. I need something I can afford when I get working (Hello Crags List) and one that can be for long haul rides as well as in town stuff.
 
Any brand ideas or horsepower I need to keep an eye for? Mind you I am just 5'4 and 250 pounds.

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AtheistCrusader (22,947 posts)    Wed Jul 31, 2013, 02:53 AM

1. Height might rule it out but

the Kawasaki KLR 650 gets a hair over 50mpg for me, stone simple to work on, and carries me with cargo no problem. (I am 260lbs)
 
However, the bike is a bit tall, even with lowering links and such, so it might not be an option.
 
I like bikes in the 50+mpg range.

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Gold Metal Flake (13,801 posts)    Wed Jul 31, 2013, 09:32 PM

2. What style of motorcycle do you like?

For an inexpensive cruiser that is peppy, comfortable, fairly light and gets 48 MPG the Suzuki Boulevard S50 (also known as the Intruder VS800) is a good choice. I have no problem commuting on my '94 VS800 or riding with friends for a couple hundred miles. The chopper style has a seat height of about 27.5 inches. 480 lbs and a low center of gravity. Uses 87 octane fuel and has shaft drive. I have been very happy with mine. Out of production since 2009 you can find them with low miles on CL. The throttle is responsive but not scary, but it is a powerful engine. Mid to low 13s in the quarter according to magazine tests. I just know I can spank the big Harleys I ride with, although it tops out around 90 because of it lower gearing. Anyways, I don't mess around much, I just enjoy riding in the mountains and highways. Never has a problem with altitude. Rep as very reliable, although they all develop a distinctive click due to forward cam chain stretch.
 
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/budget_v_twin_bike_comparison/

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/suzuki/2009-suzuki-boulevard-s50-ar43790.html

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jambo101 (592 posts)   Sun Sep 21, 2014, 03:56 AM

3. Super scooters

You might like some of the new super scooters, this Suzuki Burgman would make a great commuter bike, has lots of room pockets and storage space, economical and comes in 200/400/and 650cc versions.
 
http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/suzuki/2014-suzuki-burgman-200-ar160829.html
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2014, 09:38:00 AM »
Mind you I am just 5'4 and 250 pounds. .....FORD F-350.
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2014, 09:55:17 AM »
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2014, 10:07:44 AM »
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I am just 5'4 and 250 pounds

How about a bicycle instead, you fat putz?   :whatever:
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2014, 10:23:02 AM »
Her OP was in the middle of her 'shot girt' phase, if I remember correctly.

What bar owner would hire a 250 pound waitress?



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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2014, 10:42:24 AM »
Quote from: JohnnyReb on October 12, 2014, 09:38:00 AM
Mind you I am just 5'4 and 250 pounds. .....FORD F-350.

She would need a ladder to get into the cab.







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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2014, 10:48:48 AM »
Quote from: Dori on October 12, 2014, 10:42:24 AM
She would need a ladder to get into the cab.

Nah, forklift.
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2014, 10:49:45 AM »
I was thinking more along the lines of a cattle shut to load her in the back.
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2014, 11:08:08 AM »
Those ride dates with the Bike Dyke must have been a scream.

Chief Running Drugs' interest in her makes a lot more sense. She must have skin folds that would hide a key of smack, easily.
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2014, 11:13:58 AM »
Quote from: Big Dog on October 12, 2014, 11:08:08 AM
Those ride dates with the Bike Dyke must have been a scream.

Chief Running Drugs' interest in her makes a lot more sense. She must have skin folds that would hide a key of smack, easily.
I hadn't thought of that......could claim it was damp baby powder.
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2014, 11:18:52 AM »
Quote from: Big Dog on October 12, 2014, 11:08:08 AM
Those ride dates with the Bike Dyke must have been a scream.

Whatever happened to Knightraven?  Haven't seen her around since her date with LFR.

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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2014, 11:21:24 AM »
Quote from: Big Dog on October 12, 2014, 10:23:02 AM
Her OP was in the middle of her 'shot girt' phase, if I remember correctly.

What bar owner would hire a 250 pound waitress?

Usually a dive where the owner is porking the 250-pounder on the side and can't do any better, is related to her, or both.
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2014, 11:47:36 AM »
Quote from: DumbAss Tanker on October 12, 2014, 11:21:24 AM
Usually a dive where the owner is porking the 250-pounder on the side and can't do any better, is related to her, or both.

I don't know anything about the Joplin bar scene, but that town surely has a bar that fits your description.
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2014, 12:16:46 PM »
I can't help but get a mental image of an ameoba engulfing something.
Just plain eewwwww .
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2014, 12:42:12 PM »
What is Crags List?
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2014, 01:05:17 PM »
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What is Crags List?

It's the place to pick up a used mountaintop, cheap.
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #16 on: October 12, 2014, 01:49:40 PM »
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It's the place to pick up a used mountaintop, cheap.

Oh, oh my...   :lmao:
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2014, 02:06:48 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on October 12, 2014, 12:42:12 PM
What is Crags List?

I was wondering the same thing, though BD's definition seems to work.
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #18 on: October 12, 2014, 02:10:08 PM »
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I was wondering the same thing, though BD's definition seems to work.
Whatever it is, I'm sure it will have motercycles.

I don't know anyone that worried about mileage.  My last bike had a 3.8 gallon tank that I could fill up with a $5 bill.
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #19 on: October 12, 2014, 02:14:17 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on October 12, 2014, 02:10:08 PM
Whatever it is, I'm sure it will have motercycles.

I don't know anyone that worried about mileage.  My last bike had a 3.8 gallon tank that I could fill up with a $5 bill.

$5?  That's 2.5% of Amber's net worth. 
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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #20 on: October 12, 2014, 02:19:48 PM »
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Any brand ideas or horsepower I need to keep an eye for? Mind you I am just 5'4 and 250 pounds.

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Re: Amber wants a motorcycle
« Reply #21 on: October 22, 2014, 11:11:59 PM »
I saw a woman riding a moped today. She was about 5'4 and 250 lb.

It looked like her ass was trying to eat the moped seat.
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