well I might settle, afford one of these

Post #217,792 by boxley 8/5/05 6:01:56 PM Reply	well I might settle, afford one of these [link\|http://www.bikeengines.com/info.htm\|http://www.bikeengines.com/info.htm] last one down the page, my commute would take the same time, better airconditioning than my van. If traffic is stuck I go around it and would save $60 per week in gas. thanx, bill Just call me Mr. Lynch \\ Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 49 years. meep questions, help? [link\|mailto:pappas@catholic.org\|email pappas at catholic.org]
Post #217,817 by Ashton 8/5/05 9:59:33 PM Reply	Heh - a 00's Whizzer ! A Whizzer std. bicycle + engine in frame + rubber belt - was my first 'powered' vehicle sans license n'such - all over San Diego.. F r e e d o m All the later stuff was vastly more capable, but that First autonomy sticks above them all. Ever ridden a motorcycle / any size? How you'd like this gadget depends on how many hours you have ever spent on a bicycle and/or on a 150 CC or so, conventional cycle (?) Whether you'd be comfortable with the kinda iffy brakes and not particularly good road manners, especially for any controlled evasive action.. is the question. (I gather your reaction time is at least up to frustratin folks with the fastest-mouse-click in the dive - that's a start) Suggest that a light 200-300 cc gives most all the performance needed for transport, short of silliness/sport. Decent handling, brakes are priceless.. I always advocate minimal weight bikes for learning. And it's Fun, fresh air and not boring like the usual sleds. Hell, might even be fun in one o'those SoFla gully-washers (I arrived in Miami in a VW-diesel truckette during one of these sky-pissing things - like drivin a miles long car wash / blind.) I just followed the bumper in front. If you've never ridden before, suggest you consider taking a local 'course'; I gather these have become not-boring, pretty efficient and -- will tell the absolute neophyte a few things you simply do not want to learn by omission. You do not want to go out amidst the unconscious '05 cel-fone herds with just an hour of 'practice'! If your ego says Yes / tell it to Fuck Off. I'd think that for not much more than this bare motor, you might find an OK used 250. I haven't noted used prices in some time, but recall that used took a hit pretty fast - given the New-smell pheromones and the fickleness of the average jaded-Murican buying toys. Bon appetit
Post #217,828 by boxley 8/6/05 12:10:10 AM Reply	difference between a small motor and a bicycle motorbikes have to obey all motor vehicle rules. You will get a ticket if you drive on the sidewalk or try to pass on the right of a traffic jam. A whizzer on the other hand can go on the sidewalk, use the shoulder to pass an umpty long line of stuck motor vehicles or head down a forest trail legally. After a 5 hr commute home when dennis came thru I thought often of an off/on road solution which is why I am leaning towards this. At the age of 17 was invited to Join Satan's Choice, have ridden alongside angels in the sault area and have congregated and written alongside of many harley types. Also rode dirt bikes as a youngster and often enjoyed stunts with automobiles. Ever take a renault up on 2 wheels to see how far you counld keep going until rolling? A whizzer is about my speed at my age, my reflexes are still decent and I have lost so much feeling in my appendages that an occational ride upon a car hood wouldnt hurt so bad as long as I am wearing my brain bucket. thanx, bill Just call me Mr. Lynch \\ Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 49 years. meep questions, help? [link\|mailto:pappas@catholic.org\|email pappas at catholic.org]
Post #217,842 by Another Scott 8/6/05 11:29:56 AM Reply	Pssst. Dot! You gettin' this down?

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