Erik88

Thank you. People seem to forget that the POTUS doesn't set gas and oil prices. In 2020, global demand for oil plummeted as people stayed home during the beginning of the pandemic. Production was slashed. Then as the economy opened back up and started firing on all cylinders, demand for oil outpaced production and we started seeing big price increases. Now add in the Russia mess and it gets worse. I read we only get around 7% of our oil from Russia.

$200/barrel would translate to around $5.80/gallon from what I'm seeing. I'm more thankful than ever that I work from home but I feel for everyone else. Even if we don't end up in an all out war with Russia it's really concerning how things are trending in the world. My wife and I both think we're going to see some really disturbing things in our lifetime.

I like that a lot as well. Is it safe to assume most of the manufacturers are about equal in terms of reliability? I assume like a lot of other purchases it comes down to personal preference.

Who makes the XT?

Thanks. I just noticed Honda calls it the CRF300 but when I pulled up the specs it's actually 249.6cc. They really rounded up! Did you get the ABS version? I see this one is liquid cooled which I assume is more complex but probably "better" depending on who you ask?

I like the look of that one a lot. It seems the CRF Rally is now a 300. Do you think that's too much power for a new rider? Also, in a emergency, could a 2nd person fit on the back of that? I can't tell if there is a 2nd set of foot pegs or not. Also, love the ammo box. Was that easy to mount?

Seems like more than anything else, politicians like getting re-elected. There is a lot of pressure to stop buying Russian oil and increase US oil production. I suspect that's what will happen but might take some time. $3.99/gallon by house today sadly.

He said cyclist so I assumed a guy on a bicycle.

I'm still most interested in a Dual Sport bike. I want to get a hitch hauler for my truck and ride down in Tellico. I saw a guy on one a few years ago and he drove right through the creek crossing on one of the roads. Water was probably 8" deep. It looks like he was having a blast.

I'm signed up for a two day class at Pellissippi State later this month to learn how to ride a motorcycle. The way gas prices are headed maybe I'll get a moped .

What would that be? Make us all buy a Tesla?

Of course, a month after I buy my Hellcat.... Thanks for mentioning that adapter plate. I didn't know that was an option. @Chucktshoes was trying to get me to do some slight modifications to my slide. My nickname on the Tundra forum is The Mangler so I've been reluctant to try it.

I assumed that's all they used. Are they AK-74's instead?

I was hoping you'd come join us on the east side. You'd make a good mountain man. Congrats on the move though. Change can be good.

I appreciate those of you that keep this thread updated with funny and ridiculous content. It's a nice break from the madness in the world right now.

I actually like the look for some reason. I'll see myself out.

Just hurt. I thought we were friends.

Sadly, if he wins the primary he's our next governor. TN will elect anyone with an R next to their name.

I'm going to be honest. I stopped reading his comments a long time ago. There are certain members that cause my eyes to glaze over and I just go to the next comment. If others do that to my posts I won't be offended.

1 billion? We can do better than this. I already bought one gun this month. Who will join me?

I'm seeing a lot for sale but most aren't street legal. No mirrors, lights etc. Is TN pretty lax in their laws about converting one?

Is it likely that I could find an old but reliable dual sport bike for $1,500-2000? I'd like to dip my toe in the water before forking out $4k. What should I look for and where besides Facebook and Craigslist?

Hate you right now! I was too slow.