Iano 0 Posted March 3, 2012 the cost of a gallon must be getting close to around £6.50 in old terms now which makes you wince a bit when its put like that.My bike does 50mpg yet I'm saving for a bike that does 40mpg, am I mad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpyowl 0 Posted March 3, 2012 @Iano wrote:the cost of a gallon must be getting close to around £6.50 in old terms now which makes you wince a bit when its put like that.My bike does 50mpg yet I'm saving for a bike that does 40mpg, am I mad?probably but untill they make an electric or dieselHayabusa i'm sticking with what i've got.only use my bike for fun but it does get expensive when going away for a week on it.noticed my car was taking £91 diesel to fill up 2 weeks ago its over £97 now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted March 3, 2012 its getting beyond a joke,my bikes my only transport as i dont drive,i think the government gets 60% tax on a litre but dont quote me on that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenb 0 Posted March 3, 2012 http://www.abd.org.uk/taxtable.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stantheman 0 Posted March 3, 2012 i used to get £10 for every £1 i spent on diesel whilst taxiing i now get £5 for every £1 i spend on diesel the government must do something soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streetfighter 0 Posted March 3, 2012 Poxy government Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted March 3, 2012 Yer but lads Camaron says we all in this together so it all cool n groovy ! don't start me off on fuel costs ...........wheres me LSD gone ........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted March 3, 2012 @XS1100 wrote:Yer but lads Camaron says we all in this together so it all cool n groovy ! don't start me off on fuel costs ...........wheres me LSD gone ........... ask julie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1 1 Posted March 3, 2012 Theres a method in there madness its gone up again,so in august they will scrap the rise making people think they have stepped in and helped us outtrust me I seen it in the tea leafs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted March 3, 2012 Best to move out the UK not only does fuel cost less but you get a lot more sun , so more time on the bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner 0 Posted March 3, 2012 were really going to have to cut back on our long days out this year me an the Mrs,its getting a bit much when a trip to somewhere like Whitby costs us about £100 with 2 bikes to fill up.cant afford to be doing that every weekend.I remember when she first started riding we used to fill both bikes up and get change out of £20,now were looking nearer to £40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted March 3, 2012 @bladerunner wrote:were really going to have to cut back on our long days out this year me an the Mrs,its getting a bit much when a trip to somewhere like Whitby costs us about £100 with 2 bikes to fill up.cant afford to be doing that every weekend.I remember when she first started riding we used to fill both bikes up and get change out of £20,now were looking nearer to £40 you are so right ever june we have a weekend away in "Scarborough this is with the rfoc fourm , last year fuel cost me over £90 , had a good time but hell its weekend of june the 8 this year so if and one is around would be nice to see you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadatious 0 Posted March 3, 2012 local bp is shut on the isalnd for a feurb. well knock down and rebuilt. so tesco and gulf put prices up fuel i just shy of £1.40 a litre at the min, yet on the way to college is £1.36or if i got to sittingbourne just out my way by 5 mins its £1.34 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites