Shorts, Briefs and other Things

July 2001

Volume 2, Number 3

Ratchet does Grips

Lauranne covers the WIW Rendevous

Billy Street Waltzes

Steve Hunter's Day Ride

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Beating the High Cost of Fuel on Two Wheels

(From the AMA Website) The average motorcycle will usually get better gas mileage than the average car, and will be a heck of a lot more fuel efficient than a SUV. Even though some of today's most fuel-efficient cars may top the gas mileage of perhaps the worst gas hogs in the two-wheeled realm, they usually sacrifice any semblance of performance. Generally, an average scooter can still beat the most fuel-efficient car in the mpg category.

Consider the numbers. On the small end of the scale, some 80cc four-stroke scooters can get between 85-90 mpg. Yet they still can reach 45mph, which is fine for inner-city and small-town commuting.

Moving up a notch, many motorcycles with engine displacements between 250cc and 1,200cc, have been known to achieve anywhere between 45-70 mpg.

Even sport bikes pushing the top end of the displacement scale will often achieve fuel mileage superior to many four-wheeled vehicles. Part of the reason for such thrifty fuel usage is their inherent aerodynamic design and low weight, which helps mileage figures top 35 mpg. And, they're a whole lot more fun to use than economy cars.

Big-engine cruisers, with engine displacements equal to, or greater than, some cars, are often the least economical in fuel mileage among motorcycles, but many still eke out an average of just over 30 miles to the gallon.

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It's Time to Ride to Work

The 10th annual ride to Work day is coming this month. Scheduled for the 18th of July, the annual ride to Work Day is designed to show the public that motorcyclists are very much a part of peoples daily lives. Show your support, and show off your bike, by taking part in this nationwide event.

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Surf Report

Places and Stuff on the Internet

A featured Site This Month

Every now and then we hear about someone, or something, that is truly unique in the world of motorcycling. This month, we would like to share a web site with you that shows that a love of bikes, and a God given talent, can come together to make truly remarkable things.

Bill Shirtcliff of Medford, MA, has been riding motorcycles since he was 15. A welder for over 30 years, Bill has spent the last 10 years perfecting the art of sculpting these beautiful Harley Davidson motorcycles by hand. As you can see from these pictures, he hasn't spent the time poorly. 

 If you would like to see more of Bill's handiwork, check out his site , Stainless Motorcycle Sculptures

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