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June 08, 2008
Suck on This, OPEC
Like everyone else, I've been watching gas prices continuing to increase, to levels that really started to put a strain on our auto budget. About 6 months ago we bought a used prius, which really helped.... But my diesel pickup was still "putting the hurt on us". When diesel topped $5.00 per gallon, with no signs of market softness, even with no external events causing this spike, I decided that I needed to take positive action.
After a week or two of watching craigs list, an emergency trip to two different grocery store "banks" on a Sunday morning, and viola - I am now the very proud owner of a 2003 Yamaha 1100 motorcycle.
It is a blast to ride, and my last tank.... worked out to a cool 56.6 miles per gallon. It has taken a little getting used to, as it is just exactly twice as many cc's as my last bike.... back in my college days.
Posted by Dennis at June 8, 2008 11:15 AM
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