Possibly my dumbest ride yet

[TriggerT]

I have started to add up how much this little jaunt is going to cost, and it might be a harder sell to the wife than I first thought. We'll see.

 

[BwanaDik]

About $400 in fuel @ 42mpg. And, if you do it right, you won't have to shell out for motel rooms! Just keep riding :lol:

 

[jwhite518]

I have started to add up how much this little jaunt is going to cost, and it might be a harder sell to the wife than I first thought. We'll see.

Sell her? I thought it was her idea. Just do the ride you need to do, and if you are compelled to add up the costs, do it afterward.

 

[TriggerT]

It was her idea for me to take a trip. It wasn't her idea for me to buy a fuel cell which I think would be a good idea for the trip, a SPOT, and about a dozen other things that I may not absolutely need, but I think would be a very good idea for the ride.

 

[wfooshee]

Need, want, need, want . . . . . You're just like my kids as teenagers, completely confusing those two words!!

 

[twistedcricket]

You have me thinking I should tag along... meet up around topeka and I'll veer off your crazy path at SLC and head home. I just want to ride in NM and AZ...the only two states west of NE that I haven't ridden yet.

That is a possibility as long as you promise not to try and change your oil the morning we are supposed to be meeting up. (Inside joke)

F*ck you. I have 3 extra quarts on hand now

Fine. I promise not to make any changes to the bike at least one week in advance.

I think $400 for fuel is too low. By about $200. Some of those places along the interslab will charge at least $.20/gal more than most communities. It's $2.79/gal for the lowest octane stuff here. (non-ethanol, which isn't the cheapest stuff). Even if you scour the interwebs a week in advance you could be $.30/gal off in some places. I think I did a Coast-to-Coast estimate of $500~

KOA's would be great places to stay. Cheap, you can get a Kabin (pack a sleeping bag or something), a shower, laundry, and some offer hot breakfasts. After-hour check-ins are easy-peasy.

Mexico - Bullets fly no matter where you are and regardless of your affiliation. The bad guys get paid to kill, they don't care who gets hit/hurt in the process. That said, if you're just hitting the border and turning around things should go ok.

Are you putting new tires on? That's the only thing that would make me nervous right now. I have about 10,000 on my PR2s...I'd have to get new ones...

 

[twistedcricket]

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[BIODSL]

It was her idea for me to take a trip. It wasn't her idea for me to buy a fuel cell which I think would be a good idea for the trip, a SPOT, and about a dozen other things that I may not absolutely need, but I think would be a very good idea for the ride.

Ah, yes. Welcome to the money pit world of LD Riding. It's extremely easy to burn a boat load of money in this hobby. $500 for a custom seat, $600 for PHIDs, (they were cutting edge at the time), a grand for a Tanji, $700 for a Zumo, more for the XM puck, ongoing subscriptions for XM radio and SPOT, countless dollars for hotel beds you sleep in for 3 hours, rally entry fees...the list goes on and on.

You might consider getting out now while you have the chance. Once the hook is set, the addiction is hard to kick. Run while there is still time...

 

[TriggerT]

BIODSL / Paul

Believe it or not, your post actually helped my cause a little bit. I have all but two of the things you listed, so I was able to explain to my wife that I have already bought almost everything I need. It is just one or two more things. Sounds logical, right?

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

BIODSL / Paul
Believe it or not, your post actually helped my cause a little bit. I have all but two of the things you listed, so I was able to explain to my wife that I have already bought almost everything I need. It is just one or two more things. Sounds logical, right?

Also Tim, be sure to point out how much your saving!

"See honey, this crazy nut spent a thousand dollars on his fuel cell."

The above advice should be considered marital counseling and does not reflect my personal opinions about the cost of any particular auxiliary tank.

 

[BIODSL]

BIODSL / Paul
Believe it or not, your post actually helped my cause a little bit. I have all but two of the things you listed, so I was able to explain to my wife that I have already bought almost everything I need. It is just one or two more things. Sounds logical, right?

If it works, we'll take it!

And on a side note, that Tanji that I was nutty enough to spend on grand on is the only peice of motorcycle swag I've ever bought that actually went UP in value. Who knew...

 

[TriggerT]

BIODSL / Paul
Believe it or not, your post actually helped my cause a little bit. I have all but two of the things you listed, so I was able to explain to my wife that I have already bought almost everything I need. It is just one or two more things. Sounds logical, right?

Also Tim, be sure to point out how much your saving!

"See honey, this crazy nut spent a thousand dollars on his fuel cell."

The above advice should be considered marital counseling and does not reflect my personal opinions about the cost of any particular auxiliary tank.

Um....dude.....that is almost the same amount I would have to spend, unless you know something I don't.

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

Um....dude.....that is almost the same amount I would have to spend, unless you know something I don't.

Tim,

$1000 ($1200 ≈ current value) minus $869 (worst case scenario - if only two orders in a group buy) = $131 or as much as $400 saved (the latter is based on the most recent sale of the highest price auxiliary fuel cell less the cost of the most recent fuel cell group buy)

$400 ?? That much saved? Somebody check my math!

 

[TriggerT]

Holy crap, with the kind of math I think you should be helping with the health-care budget. I thought there were some items that I would still have to buy after the $869 from you? Like the bulkhead fitting. Did I misunderstand?

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

Holy crap, with the kind of math I think you should be helping with the health-care budget. I thought there were some items that I would still have to buy after the $869 from you? Like the bulkhead fitting. Did I misunderstand?

Easy Tim. I'm pretty sure even Dean didn't include the bulkhead fittings for the main tank.

I could be wrong. It's Friday... I'm installing heated grips under the influence and there's a lot of shit at work on my mind.

 

[twistedcricket]

Ok, so my ride to Portland, OR and back was $498 in fuel. The mileage was 4478. My average MPG was 41.74. The most I paid for fuel was $3/gal. The cheapest was $2.32/gal. Any way you slice it, I think it's safe to say you'll spend $600 in fuel. (at $3/gal, that's $18-ish) If you get 210 miles to a tank....someone else do the math... Joel?

I'd be sure you only bought a candy bar in Mexico just for the receipt. I'd toss the candy bar too

I know you called me to see if I was bluffing. I'm not. I'll go on part of this trip with you. After you called my gusto increased a few thousand percent and I thought "screw it, why not ride from border to border and actually USE the passport?" The thought is still there. I still need new tires.

You would have purchased that Russell (or Corbin, or Meyer, whichever you have) regardless. After the first NAFO/SFO/CFO/WFO/EOM/SW-FOG ride you would have seen one, sat on it and immediately made plans to buy one. The GPS, well, I'm cheap and my old 2610 works just fine. In a pinch I could use my mobile phone (signing up for VZW's service just for good measure).

I'd probably have to add aux lights for this trip...and get that new-to-me-with-fewer-miles stock rear shock put on...

screw you and your great ideas TriggerT

 

[dcarver]

It was her idea for me to take a trip. It wasn't her idea for me to buy a fuel cell which I think would be a good idea for the trip, a SPOT, and about a dozen other things that I may not absolutely need, but I think would be a very good idea for the ride.

Dude - she will enjoy her time AWAY from you as much as you do the ride. Trust me, I know where from I speak, 2x divorced.

Ah, yes. Welcome to the money pit world of LD Riding. It's extremely easy to burn a boat load of money in this hobby. $500 for a custom seat, $600 for PHIDs, (they were cutting edge at the time), a grand for a Tanji, $700 for a Zumo, more for the XM puck, ongoing subscriptions for XM radio and SPOT, countless dollars for hotel beds you sleep in for 3 hours, rally entry fees...the list goes on and on.
You might consider getting out now while you have the chance. Once the hook is set, the addiction is hard to kick. Run while there is still time...

Oh, and don't forget the Candy Butt Association fees too!

Ok, so my ride to Portland, OR and back was $498 in fuel. The mileage was 4478. My average MPG was 41.74. The most I paid for fuel was $3/gal. The cheapest was $2.32/gal. Any way you slice it, I think it's safe to say you'll spend $600 in fuel. (at $3/gal, that's $18-ish) If you get 210 miles to a tank....someone else do the math... Joel?
I'd be sure you only bought a candy bar in Mexico just for the receipt. I'd toss the candy bar too

I know you called me to see if I was bluffing. I'm not. I'll go on part of this trip with you. After you called my gusto increased a few thousand percent and I thought "screw it, why not ride from border to border and actually USE the passport?" The thought is still there. I still need new tires.

You would have purchased that Russell (or Corbin, or Meyer, whichever you have) regardless. After the first NAFO/SFO/CFO/WFO/EOM/SW-FOG ride you would have seen one, sat on it and immediately made plans to buy one. The GPS, well, I'm cheap and my old 2610 works just fine. In a pinch I could use my mobile phone (signing up for VZW's service just for good measure).

I'd probably have to add aux lights for this trip...and get that new-to-me-with-fewer-miles stock rear shock put on...

screw you and your great ideas TriggerT

OhCricketOfNonStraightNature... are you sure of what you're getting yourself into? :blink:

 

[twistedcricket]

OhCricketOfNonStraightNature... are you sure of what you're getting yourself into? :blink:

kinda...

sorta....

maybe....

 

[rickcorwn]

After you called my gusto increased a few thousand percent and I thought "screw it, why not ride from border to border and actually USE the passport?" The thought is still there. I still need new tires.

The hook is set, just reel him in.

screw you and your great ideas TriggerT

Can't wait for the ride report on this one :good:

 

[twistedcricket]

The hook is set, just reel him in.
Can't wait for the ride report on this one :good:

There are no guarantees. The route goes through Las Vegas. I'm single. I might not follow him north.