Finally ran it out of gas last night @ 3.99 gallons.
09-12-2008, 09:50 AM
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Finally ran it out of gas last night @ 3.99 gallons.
I was on my way back from the ballpark, 28 miles with the red light on, and it finally cut out as I was exiting the freeway. I was able to coast two blocks and nurse it to the gas station by standing on the bike and leaning on the left side.
She took 3.99 gallons filled to the brim. And of course some mooch at the station asked me for free gas, happens almost every time these days, I guess people here don't like working.
I guess I could've made it home safely with better mileage if I wasn't doing triple digits!
So where is my extra 2/10th of a gallon?
She took 3.99 gallons filled to the brim. And of course some mooch at the station asked me for free gas, happens almost every time these days, I guess people here don't like working.
I guess I could've made it home safely with better mileage if I wasn't doing triple digits!
So where is my extra 2/10th of a gallon?
09-12-2008, 11:42 AM
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And they get pissed if you're honest, but I don't like pandering to people.
I'm done with feeling like I need an excuse to say no. "Oh, I don't have any more money, I'm in a hurry, Sorry I can't afford it, bla bla bla". You're just wasting the beggar's time.
And she was driving an SUV too. Go figure. I told her to get a bike.
I'm done with feeling like I need an excuse to say no. "Oh, I don't have any more money, I'm in a hurry, Sorry I can't afford it, bla bla bla". You're just wasting the beggar's time.
And she was driving an SUV too. Go figure. I told her to get a bike.
09-12-2008, 12:08 PM
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So how do you like the throttlemeister? I'm considering getting one. It seems a little awkward to grab the bar ends while riding, but I can get used to it. Isn't it quite a bit larger diameter than the grip?
First I need to determine whether I've got the "new style" or "old style" helibars on here, then I may order one.
09-12-2008, 12:39 PM
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"grabbing the MTF by the hairs and inserting the nozzle where ever it fits"Damn a guy on a bicycle knocked on my door begging for cash to buy gas in the middle of the night during the spring, speechless I closed the door and he went away, my girlfriend comforted me telling me I haven't dreamed this whole thing
09-12-2008, 12:56 PM
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All the ******* panhandlers.... When I was a young lad on patrol, when people would knock on others door for money or bother them for money while they were walking--- that was an immediate arrest. We didnt have an ordinance for panhandling, so I would just lock them up for disorderly conduct (the catch-all). I can't stand that ****. Get a job and leave the people who work alone.
09-12-2008, 01:10 PM
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Begging for gas money? Really? Geez, at least the people around my parts pawn/sell stuff for gas money for panhandling for it.
My father sent me an email this morning. He is a chemical engineer for an oil company and one of their refineries shut down this morning for Hurricane Ike. BP's facility is next to theirs, and if Ike hits as hard as projected, he said that some electric motors will have to be dismantled for cleaning - this type of maintenance apparently takes a few months to complete. Oh, ****...better go fill up the tank.....
My father sent me an email this morning. He is a chemical engineer for an oil company and one of their refineries shut down this morning for Hurricane Ike. BP's facility is next to theirs, and if Ike hits as hard as projected, he said that some electric motors will have to be dismantled for cleaning - this type of maintenance apparently takes a few months to complete. Oh, ****...better go fill up the tank.....
09-12-2008, 01:27 PM
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So how do you like the throttlemeister? I'm considering getting one. It seems a little awkward to grab the bar ends while riding, but I can get used to it. Isn't it quite a bit larger diameter than the grip?
First I need to determine whether I've got the "new style" or "old style" helibars on here, then I may order one.
First I need to determine whether I've got the "new style" or "old style" helibars on here, then I may order one.
fit and finish is great and does not look out of place a bit. unless you know what throttlemeisters are, you probably wouldn't think it's anything but a bar end.
and it's great to shake out that throttle hand every once in a while.
09-12-2008, 01:58 PM
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The panhandlers here dress better than me.
My favorites:
A guy in a wheel chair holding a sign saying, "homeless, need gas money."
A guy in La Jolla with a sign, "homeless, need money for hotel room, god bless." (Hotel rooms here go for 100+ a night.)
I'm going to start taking pictures of them. I have nothing against homeless people, but panhandlers **** me off, and they're probably not homeless.
All the busy intersections outside of downtown San Diego have beggars. The cops don't care. As far as I can tell, they make at least a buck every time the light turns red. That's more than I make.
My favorites:
A guy in a wheel chair holding a sign saying, "homeless, need gas money."
A guy in La Jolla with a sign, "homeless, need money for hotel room, god bless." (Hotel rooms here go for 100+ a night.)
I'm going to start taking pictures of them. I have nothing against homeless people, but panhandlers **** me off, and they're probably not homeless.
All the busy intersections outside of downtown San Diego have beggars. The cops don't care. As far as I can tell, they make at least a buck every time the light turns red. That's more than I make.
09-12-2008, 02:10 PM
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our local news did a story on panhandlers and they showed a guy drive up and park several blocks away in a Cadillac and then go sit on the corner with a paper cup for hours
sounds like that's his full time job
sounds like that's his full time job
09-12-2008, 04:57 PM
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What?! People are actually knocking on other peoples doors in the middle of the night asking for money?!! This does not happen here in the deep south. You would get your head blown off by someones shotgun before you even knocked on the door. Mine stays loaded and near-by lol.
09-12-2008, 06:15 PM
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What?! People are actually knocking on other peoples doors in the middle of the night asking for money?!! This does not happen here in the deep south. You would get your head blown off by someones shotgun before you even knocked on the door. Mine stays loaded and near-by lol.
I think we drifted
09-13-2008, 09:23 PM
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The best panhandler sign I ever saw was down in Iowa, City Iowa:
***** too small for sex please help! I had to give the guy a buck or two for creativity
***** too small for sex please help! I had to give the guy a buck or two for creativity
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09-13-2008, 10:11 PM
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ditto, the slide would be back on my walther if anyone approached my truck to ask for money while fueling. that's just absurd. If somone asked for gas I think i'd be so astonished I'd just stare.
some guy peddeled up to me and my buddy tonight while we were outside sitting on my tailgate talking about our bikes and the guy tried to sell us his mongoose. I know not everyone can make a solid 5 figures but I still see help wanted signs in gas stations everywhere so theres no excuse.
28 miles on the blinking light? good to know, I was wondering how far I could get on it.
some guy peddeled up to me and my buddy tonight while we were outside sitting on my tailgate talking about our bikes and the guy tried to sell us his mongoose. I know not everyone can make a solid 5 figures but I still see help wanted signs in gas stations everywhere so theres no excuse.
28 miles on the blinking light? good to know, I was wondering how far I could get on it.
09-14-2008, 06:26 AM
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Back when I was a tower worker, the crew cab pulled up to a light with a guy sitting on the island behind the ubiquitous sign "Vietnam Vet, Homeless, Will Work For Food, God Bless". Looked about 30 years old, lol! As we rolled to a stop he huddled behind the sign, pulled his crack pipe up and start hitting! My Marine buddy went ballistic and whipped the last half of his Snicker's bar at him, smacking solidly in the middle of the sign. Not missing a beat, the bum finished his bowl, and calmly picked up the candy bar. As we drove off he was munching away...
Somebody knocks on my door at 11:30 pm asking for money, they'll see a firearm.
Somebody knocks on my door at 11:30 pm asking for money, they'll see a firearm.
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09-16-2008, 04:50 PM
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LOL...
Well, first the gas:
My SuperHawk's a 98, has roughly a 4 gal tank.
I ran out of gas twice, that little red light only came on as the engine stalled. Yep, a "blip" of a flash, right as it ran outta fuel. My guess is the Hawk was laughing at me. The second time though, it wasn't messing around...
Didn't even flash at all!!
So of course, now no matter what... I re-fill every 100 miles.
Second:
LOL@asking for gas. You should tell them "Sure!"...Turn around, and give the best fart you ever farted. "There's your gas, *******"...
Yea I get that here in Fl every now & again..Normally I just tell them NO. Once or twice I told them to get a job.
Well, first the gas:
My SuperHawk's a 98, has roughly a 4 gal tank.
I ran out of gas twice, that little red light only came on as the engine stalled. Yep, a "blip" of a flash, right as it ran outta fuel. My guess is the Hawk was laughing at me. The second time though, it wasn't messing around...
Didn't even flash at all!!
So of course, now no matter what... I re-fill every 100 miles.
Second:
LOL@asking for gas. You should tell them "Sure!"...Turn around, and give the best fart you ever farted. "There's your gas, *******"...
Yea I get that here in Fl every now & again..Normally I just tell them NO. Once or twice I told them to get a job.
09-16-2008, 05:11 PM
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LOL...
Well, first the gas:
My SuperHawk's a 98, has roughly a 4 gal tank.
I ran out of gas twice, that little red light only came on as the engine stalled. Yep, a "blip" of a flash, right as it ran outta fuel. My guess is the Hawk was laughing at me. The second time though, it wasn't messing around...
Didn't even flash at all!!
So of course, now no matter what... I re-fill every 100 miles.
Well, first the gas:
My SuperHawk's a 98, has roughly a 4 gal tank.
I ran out of gas twice, that little red light only came on as the engine stalled. Yep, a "blip" of a flash, right as it ran outta fuel. My guess is the Hawk was laughing at me. The second time though, it wasn't messing around...
Didn't even flash at all!!
So of course, now no matter what... I re-fill every 100 miles.
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