Hi Group!
It's Summer as of today! (At least they say so---here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest it is still just a bit overcast and chilly.)
So my Summer resolution (a tradition I just invented) is to ride 1000 miles a month until my birthday, which is the end of September. I've made it for the last two months, so the next three should be easy. (I shouldn't have said that, should I...probably jinx something.)
Anyway, Happy Summer, Everyone. BBQ, swimming, grandkids running around the yard and swinging from the tire-swing, and many miles of sunny riding; Summer! I love it!
Right and if gas wasn't $4.75 a gallon I could take a trip and enjoy it...
No yearning needed:
Here in Costa Rica they lifted these days to about 5,71$/gal but imagine I read today in "Der Spiegel" in Germany they raised gasoline super to 1,56Euro/l = 9,20$/gal. and Diesel (gasoil) to 1,52€/l = 8,96$/gal.
And still the Autobahn is crowded for holidays that start in the next days.
(And yesterday an engineer told me he would have a good budget for to automate tank inventory, But his superiors not even think about to isolate and modernize the big tanks he is heating 24 hour, 365 days a year. => my proposal is only with right regulating not even isolating, cut his energy bill on this spot to 40% of the actual value. => But as they do not count what they blow out into the wind they are not interested....could nearly be an US company...)
Here the waters lowered finally. And the drainagepump behind the house is working on its normal pace. I even hear the parots again in the neighbourhood.
You have now the flood. Why not take the bait and throw out the pole from the roof!
Best regards and enjoy summer.
Sven Peter
Hi Guys,
Ohhh, ouch! I suppressed the gasoline price thing....and just to be safe, I run the premium in the Yamaha. $4.61US per gallon this morning. But at 50 mpg, I can rationalize spending half the money to go the same distance I could go in the 20 mpg automobile....and I get to ride a bike at the same time!
Yeah, the gasoline....can't control everything, I guess.
Barb,
The Yammers will run fine on regular gas. Regular gives better cylinder lubrication than premium gas. The higher octanes are only to prevent pinging (engine knock from preignition) and possible damage to very high performance high compression engines. Almost all Japanese bikes will do fine on the less expensive regular grade gas if the motors are not lugged down. The higher priced gasolines with antiknock additives are only needed if there is an existing preignition condition in the motor.
Lonnie
Northwest Sidecars
It's hard not to be envious, but all the same - have a great time. Those of us south of you, are being blasted with a heat wave. Our gas prices are higher, and our heat index is at least 111 degrees - some places more. Even with cool vests we can't ride fast enough to stay cool. 🙂
Enjoy your summer, and let us know if you make your goal.
Gail
Originally written by Hack'n on 6/21/2008 2:02 PM
Barb,
The Yammers will run fine on regular gas. Regular gives better cylinder lubrication than premium gas. The higher octanes are only to prevent pinging (engine knock from preignition) and possible damage to very high performance high compression engines. Almost all Japanese bikes will do fine on the less expensive regular grade gas if the motors are not lugged down. The higher priced gasolines with antiknock additives are only needed if there is an existing preignition condition in the motor.Lonnie
Northwest Sidecars
right, Lonnie,
My 85 K100 Beemer also runs fine on regular..as a matter of fact , the owners manual states to use regular 87 octane gas.
Premium gas is just a waste of $ unless the HP engine requires it.
most bikes and cars do NOT need premium gas.
Hi Guys,
I was using premium to avoid the ethanol---no? My old '77 has lots of rubber seals and such in the fuel system, and I thought the corn oil was bad for them....I'd love to use regular gas! Save me half a dollar a gallon!
So regular is OK then? Well, Summer just got a bit longer! I think I'll go down to Oregon next week....
http://www.cartalk.com/content/features/premium/myths.html
Ethanol is a natural octane enhancer and increases the octane level of regular gasoline without the need for additives.
Also,
A good strategy to keep your fuel injectors or carbs clean is to buy your gas from reputable stations that have a relatively brisk business. In this way the gasoline is liable to be freer of water and other contaminants.
G'day Barb,
If you get down Boise way this summer stop in. Coffee or a cool one available and "Talk Story" if you wish.
We always welcome weary travelers on the way through. Shade trees, big yard and plenty off road pavement for a motor home, trailer, camper, tent site, sidehack rigs, solo's, or just to kick back and rest up for a while.
Lonnie and Judy
Northwest Sidecars
nwsidecar@aol.com
Ph. (208) 629-8409
Thanks, Lonnie!
A few friends and I are batting around the idea of going to L.A. for the Griffith Park Sidecar Rally, and coming back through Salt Lake City and Boise would be fun! Might just take you up on that.
How's the weather in the middle of October?
The weather here is great in October.
Last Griffith Park Rally it was a sunny run down, 85 in LA, great back up 395 to 95 till McDermit, NV.
Next morning I had 5 gallons of water in my tonneau and a wet ride across the line and into Oregon. Showers till the Idaho line and sunshine the rest of the way in.
I usually check the 10 day weather forecast on Hallowe'en weekend before heading south for the Rally. It's usually tolerable in Oregon for dry and cold unless you cut Lakeview and through Bend and the high desert.
In 2003 we did get stopped due to the first winter blizzard in the Sierras. That year there was record 27" of snow in 24 hours at South Tahoe (the route we were planning on taking) on Hallowe'en. We had to leave our bikes in Gardenerville, NV for two days till the passes opened up.
Lonnie
