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Robb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-23-06 05:16 PM
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So I took out my 78 mpg Eco-friendly Green Machine today...
...Kawasaki green, that is. :evilgrin:
O, what a good day. First ride of the season. It's a big deal up here in the high country when spring finally gets around to ya. I still encountered snow up the old dirt roads, finally making me turn around. But I'm looking forward to a summer of cheap transportation. :headbang:
New for this year: proper enduro boots. Too expensive, but should keep my ankles in one piece (or however many pieces they're supposed to be) should I have a little tumble.
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atomic-fly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-23-06 05:35 PM
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1. Nice...what model is that?
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Robb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-23-06 05:40 PM
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2. '02 Super Sherpa
They're a little hard to find, but great fun to ride. 250 4-stroke, electric start. With my 20-mile commute, it's half paid for in gas savings from using it just last summer. :)
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Gold Metal Flake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-23-06 06:43 PM
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3. What's the top speed on that? n/m
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Robb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-23-06 08:12 PM
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6. I've gotten her to 65
...and it was a little squirrely, but it'll ride at 60 happily enough.
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Gold Metal Flake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-23-06 09:10 PM
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7. So, if I were to stick to the surface streets I could commute with it.
It's tempting.
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Robb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-24-06 08:17 AM
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9. That's how I did it
Use the truck when I have to -- when there's snow, for example, or I have to carry boxes around -- otherwise sip fuel and enjoy the ride. :)

Newer, slightly more manly KLX250 is a similar setup.
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ET Awful Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-23-06 06:47 PM
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4. Well, it may be fuel efficient, but whether ANY offroad vehicle is
"eco friendly" is debatable :P
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Robb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-23-06 08:12 PM
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5. Well, if everyone rode where they're supposed to
...I wouldn't have to put up with comments like that! :D

All legal trails, all the time. Period.
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corporate_mike Donating Member (812 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-23-06 10:18 PM
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8. That's not Eco-friendly
Not at all :)
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