Im Getting 146 MPG! - Toyota Yaris Forums

bronsin · 09-15-2013, 11:56 AM

With my new 2014 Honda Grom 125cc motorcycle!

yougojay · 09-15-2013, 12:10 PM

That bike is awesome...! Just did some google look-up's on it, I want one! Haven't rode a bike in years, but that sucker is cool, it would make a great Christmas present!

nookandcrannycar · 09-15-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by yougojay

That bike is awesome...! Just did some google look-up's on it, I want one! Haven't rode a bike in years, but that sucker is cool, it would make a great Christmas present!

^^^^^ I did the same, and all of your words = right out of my mouth

!
Bronsin, did you keep your other motorcycle or does this take the place of the other one?

lanemeyer14 · 09-15-2013, 05:46 PM

Sweet! I have a Honda Ruckus and a lot of the ruckus guys are moving up to these as well

yougojay · 09-15-2013, 05:53 PM

OK, Now I gotta look up the Ruckus! Oh I'm missing the days of riding my Honda 50 & Honda 70 trail bikes around...I swear if they made them again, I would get one. I think at 150-155 lbs. and 5'-10'' I could still ride one

Thanks Bronsin, Now I'm looking at mini-bikes

yougojay · 09-15-2013, 06:01 PM

OMG this is COOL! I want one of these....DANG

nookandcrannycar · 09-15-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yougojay

Honda 70 trail bikes

Brings back memories. I spent much of the summer when I was 15 riding one around trails and what one local called 'the lava beds' way up in the NE part of California. Memories of riding that bike = why Bronsin's new bike appeals to me (besides the retail price and the MPGs

).

I looked up the regulations for Texas and one can only avoid taking the motorcycle specific road test if : 1. Engine is 50cc tops -- 2. Only has 1 speed/gear -- and 3. Has a top speed of 30 MPH or less....(mostly only mopeds, I would think, would fall into this)....Honda 70 Trail bike and Bronsin's new bike obviously exceed this.

If you end up doing this, and you don't currently have a motorcycle endorsement on your insurance policy, and end up getting bike, please let us know what percentage (thus keeping the amounts private of course) your insurance increased. I'm curious (re possibly following that path myself) and I'd bet I'm not they only one

.

nookandcrannycar · 09-15-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by yougojay

OMG this is COOL! I want one of these....DANG

Per Wikipedia, Honda claims the Ruckus returns 114 miles per US gallon in EPA testing......Bronsin = 146 MPG

with a much bigger engine.

lanemeyer14 · 09-15-2013, 08:40 PM

Here's me on my ruckus...

bronsin · 09-15-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Per Wikipedia, Honda claims the Ruckus returns 114 miles per US gallon in EPA testing......Bronsin = 146 MPG

with a much bigger engine.

BUSTED!

Actually Im getting the figure by saying there are six segments in the gas gauge. Each one worth .2 gallon. Ive gone 34 miles on one segment. So 5X34= 170 miles per gallon. (the last segment is worth almost .4 gallon)

I havnt in truth filled the tank, run an ammount of miles, refilled the tank and done the math. Which the the only REAL way to do it.

Im drunk on mpg power andd cant be trusted!

bronsin · 09-15-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

^^^^^ I did the same, and all of your words = right out of my mouth

!
Bronsin, did you keep your other motorcycle or does this take the place of the other one?

Yes I sold it. Im too decreoit physicially to ride a 700 pound motorcycle anymore. PLus the meds I am on (was on) have destroyed my sense of balance.

bronsin · 09-15-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by yougojay

I think at 150-155 lbs. and 5'-10'' I could still ride one

Im also ~ 5'10" and I go 250 pounds and I AM riding that sucker!

bronsin · 09-15-2013, 09:09 PM

Liability and comprehensive runs $82 a year.

I dont have collision because I dont get in motorcycle accidents.

jpmck03 · 09-15-2013, 10:25 PM

Damn, now I want one! Very cool.

nookandcrannycar · 09-15-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

BUSTED!

Actually Im getting the figure by saying there are six segments in the gas gauge. Each one worth .2 gallon. Ive gone 34 miles on one segment. So 5X34= 170 miles per gallon. (the last segment is worth almost .4 gallon)

I havnt in truth filled the tank, run an ammount of miles, refilled the tank and done the math. Which the the only REAL way to do it.

Im drunk on mpg power andd cant be trusted!

No....I was taking what you wrote as the gospel. I'm prejudiced against the EPA re thinking their estimates are too low (Gee...I wonder if the experience many of us have had with the Yaris would have anything to do with that

!)

'drunk on mpg power' - LOL

nookandcrannycar · 09-15-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

Liability and comprehensive runs $82 a year.

I dont have collision because I dont get in motorcycle accidents.

Thanks! Wow, that's cheap! Same policy as your Yaris, etc. to get a discount for that? I wouldn't get collision either. I can't remember the last time I bought collision, even for a new car. I HATE giving money to an insurance company. I'll take a chance on having to write a check for a new vehicle or bike....with a vehicle I have supreme confidence re no accident that is my fault....with a bike...not as much...but I still wouldn't get collision.

nookandcrannycar · 09-15-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lanemeyer14

Here's me on my ruckus...

Cool helmet too.

lanemeyer14 · 09-15-2013, 11:39 PM

^Thanks! Had to custom mod that one myself. Not the best visibility but it's fun to ride around at car shows or at the beach

09-15-2013, 12:10 PM	#2
yougojay 25, 550 MILES! View User's Garage Drives: Yaris L Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: East End Posts: 500	COOL! That bike is awesome...! Just did some google look-up's on it, I want one! Haven't rode a bike in years, but that sucker is cool, it would make a great Christmas present!

09-15-2013, 09:09 PM	#13
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Liability and comprehensive runs $82 a year. I dont have collision because I dont get in motorcycle accidents. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

09-15-2013, 10:25 PM	#14
jpmck03 View User's Garage Drives: 2018 Volkswagen GTI Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 893	Damn, now I want one! Very cool. __________________ my {(retired) ride} - {mi ssk: review, diy} - {mi lw cp: review, diy} - {foglight install} - {painted emblem: experiment, diy}

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lanemeyer14 Drives: 08 base Hb Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 34	Sweet! I have a Honda Ruckus and a lot of the ruckus guys are moving up to these as well

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yougojay 25, 550 MILES! View User's Garage Drives: Yaris L Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: East End Posts: 500	OK, Now I gotta look up the Ruckus! Oh I'm missing the days of riding my Honda 50 & Honda 70 trail bikes around...I swear if they made them again, I would get one. I think at 150-155 lbs. and 5'-10'' I could still ride one Thanks Bronsin, Now I'm looking at mini-bikes

09-15-2013, 08:40 PM	#9
lanemeyer14 Drives: 08 base Hb Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 34	Here's me on my ruckus...

09-15-2013, 11:39 PM	#18
lanemeyer14 Drives: 08 base Hb Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 34	^Thanks! Had to custom mod that one myself. Not the best visibility but it's fun to ride around at car shows or at the beach