[Bloat]

I think the key to survival on 2 wheels is to get as safe as you can and be seen. First, take the course, then do everything else you can. I ride a VStar 1100 (Harley clone) with driving lights, flashing brake lights, crash bars, I wear boots, full helmet and a jacket with spine protection. I never got into the orange vest though.

I only get about 45mpg so I’ve had this in mind since I first saw it at the SD Auto show: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/11/20/piaggio-mp3-400-3-wheel-scooter/

Not sure how much safer it is with the 3 wheels, but I think dual front brakes and more rubber on the road must mean something. Also, it stands up on its own (might be a bad habit though).

[Bloat]

I think the key to survival on 2 wheels is to get as safe as you can and be seen. First, take the course, then do everything else you can. I ride a VStar 1100 (Harley clone) with driving lights, flashing brake lights, crash bars, I wear boots, full helmet and a jacket with spine protection. I never got into the orange vest though.

I only get about 45mpg so I’ve had this in mind since I first saw it at the SD Auto show: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/11/20/piaggio-mp3-400-3-wheel-scooter/

Not sure how much safer it is with the 3 wheels, but I think dual front brakes and more rubber on the road must mean something. Also, it stands up on its own (might be a bad habit though).

[Bloat]

I think the key to survival on 2 wheels is to get as safe as you can and be seen. First, take the course, then do everything else you can. I ride a VStar 1100 (Harley clone) with driving lights, flashing brake lights, crash bars, I wear boots, full helmet and a jacket with spine protection. I never got into the orange vest though.

I only get about 45mpg so I’ve had this in mind since I first saw it at the SD Auto show: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/11/20/piaggio-mp3-400-3-wheel-scooter/

Not sure how much safer it is with the 3 wheels, but I think dual front brakes and more rubber on the road must mean something. Also, it stands up on its own (might be a bad habit though).

[Bloat]

I think the key to survival on 2 wheels is to get as safe as you can and be seen. First, take the course, then do everything else you can. I ride a VStar 1100 (Harley clone) with driving lights, flashing brake lights, crash bars, I wear boots, full helmet and a jacket with spine protection. I never got into the orange vest though.

I only get about 45mpg so I’ve had this in mind since I first saw it at the SD Auto show: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/11/20/piaggio-mp3-400-3-wheel-scooter/

Not sure how much safer it is with the 3 wheels, but I think dual front brakes and more rubber on the road must mean something. Also, it stands up on its own (might be a bad habit though).

[Bloat]

I think the key to survival on 2 wheels is to get as safe as you can and be seen. First, take the course, then do everything else you can. I ride a VStar 1100 (Harley clone) with driving lights, flashing brake lights, crash bars, I wear boots, full helmet and a jacket with spine protection. I never got into the orange vest though.

I only get about 45mpg so I’ve had this in mind since I first saw it at the SD Auto show: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/11/20/piaggio-mp3-400-3-wheel-scooter/

Not sure how much safer it is with the 3 wheels, but I think dual front brakes and more rubber on the road must mean something. Also, it stands up on its own (might be a bad habit though).

[Bloat]

$8k more for a hybrid?

Depending on my next commute I’ve been considering the Prius and the Honda. The Prius is about $5k more than a comparable(?) Corolla. The Honda is about $4k more than a Civic LX. The Prius is still nicer than the Corolla, Honda is more likely to deal.

Toyota is doing a good job of keeping the cost down. I’m looking forward to the next generation where they claim to keep the cost the same (pending the sinking dollar?)

[Bloat]

$8k more for a hybrid?

Depending on my next commute I’ve been considering the Prius and the Honda. The Prius is about $5k more than a comparable(?) Corolla. The Honda is about $4k more than a Civic LX. The Prius is still nicer than the Corolla, Honda is more likely to deal.

Toyota is doing a good job of keeping the cost down. I’m looking forward to the next generation where they claim to keep the cost the same (pending the sinking dollar?)

[Bloat]

$8k more for a hybrid?

Depending on my next commute I’ve been considering the Prius and the Honda. The Prius is about $5k more than a comparable(?) Corolla. The Honda is about $4k more than a Civic LX. The Prius is still nicer than the Corolla, Honda is more likely to deal.

Toyota is doing a good job of keeping the cost down. I’m looking forward to the next generation where they claim to keep the cost the same (pending the sinking dollar?)

[Bloat]

$8k more for a hybrid?

Depending on my next commute I’ve been considering the Prius and the Honda. The Prius is about $5k more than a comparable(?) Corolla. The Honda is about $4k more than a Civic LX. The Prius is still nicer than the Corolla, Honda is more likely to deal.

Toyota is doing a good job of keeping the cost down. I’m looking forward to the next generation where they claim to keep the cost the same (pending the sinking dollar?)

[Bloat]

$8k more for a hybrid?

Depending on my next commute I’ve been considering the Prius and the Honda. The Prius is about $5k more than a comparable(?) Corolla. The Honda is about $4k more than a Civic LX. The Prius is still nicer than the Corolla, Honda is more likely to deal.

Toyota is doing a good job of keeping the cost down. I’m looking forward to the next generation where they claim to keep the cost the same (pending the sinking dollar?)

[Bloat]

DWCAP,

I read about this a couple months ago along the lines of your solar array discussion:

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=a-solar-grand-plan

There are all kinds of ways to do it, personally I thought a system installed between and parallel to the hwys in the AZ, NV, NM desert would make install, maint, and power delivery easy. I would imagine much of this land is already owned by the government too. The article suggests it would take $420B over 40 years (about the cost of the average war).

I say how can we not do it and start such a project now. I also say tax all imported oil to finance it. A 3% tax would provide $14B/year. There are questions about enough resources to produce this quantity of panels though.

[Bloat]

DWCAP,

I read about this a couple months ago along the lines of your solar array discussion:

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=a-solar-grand-plan

There are all kinds of ways to do it, personally I thought a system installed between and parallel to the hwys in the AZ, NV, NM desert would make install, maint, and power delivery easy. I would imagine much of this land is already owned by the government too. The article suggests it would take $420B over 40 years (about the cost of the average war).

I say how can we not do it and start such a project now. I also say tax all imported oil to finance it. A 3% tax would provide $14B/year. There are questions about enough resources to produce this quantity of panels though.

[Bloat]

DWCAP,

I read about this a couple months ago along the lines of your solar array discussion:

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=a-solar-grand-plan

There are all kinds of ways to do it, personally I thought a system installed between and parallel to the hwys in the AZ, NV, NM desert would make install, maint, and power delivery easy. I would imagine much of this land is already owned by the government too. The article suggests it would take $420B over 40 years (about the cost of the average war).

I say how can we not do it and start such a project now. I also say tax all imported oil to finance it. A 3% tax would provide $14B/year. There are questions about enough resources to produce this quantity of panels though.

[Bloat]

DWCAP,

I read about this a couple months ago along the lines of your solar array discussion:

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=a-solar-grand-plan

There are all kinds of ways to do it, personally I thought a system installed between and parallel to the hwys in the AZ, NV, NM desert would make install, maint, and power delivery easy. I would imagine much of this land is already owned by the government too. The article suggests it would take $420B over 40 years (about the cost of the average war).

I say how can we not do it and start such a project now. I also say tax all imported oil to finance it. A 3% tax would provide $14B/year. There are questions about enough resources to produce this quantity of panels though.

[Bloat]

DWCAP,

I read about this a couple months ago along the lines of your solar array discussion:

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=a-solar-grand-plan

There are all kinds of ways to do it, personally I thought a system installed between and parallel to the hwys in the AZ, NV, NM desert would make install, maint, and power delivery easy. I would imagine much of this land is already owned by the government too. The article suggests it would take $420B over 40 years (about the cost of the average war).

I say how can we not do it and start such a project now. I also say tax all imported oil to finance it. A 3% tax would provide $14B/year. There are questions about enough resources to produce this quantity of panels though.

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