Westcoast Rally and the Price of Gas - Page 2

drno · 03-07-2011, 05:21 PM

Yup. Saddle up and go.

**markclark57** · 03-08-2011, 01:03 AM

Key word there I think is FUN!

ponch · 03-13-2011, 09:29 PM

Is the gas any cheaper in surrounding states? I imagine California is probably the most expensive in the lower 48.

waterman · 03-13-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Is the gas any cheaper in surrounding states? I imagine California is probably the most expensive in the lower 48.

Here you go Ponch. Only Hawaii is higher than California. Oregon is $0.40 cheaper.

http://www.gasbuddy.com/GB_Price_List.aspx?cntry=USA

ponch · 03-13-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

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Originally Posted by ponch

Is the gas any cheaper in surrounding states? I imagine California is probably the most expensive in the lower 48.

Here you go Ponch. Only Hawaii is higher than California. Oregon is $0.40 cheaper.

http://www.gasbuddy.com/GB_Price_List.aspx?cntry=USA

I guess we know where to gas up then!

**Top Cat** · 03-13-2011, 11:55 PM

I don't plan on ridin' my Nomad at all this year. I'll show those Arabs.
I'll set home and watch TV. Let them eat their stinki' oil. The Nomads stay in the garage. Who's with me. ???

Loafer · 03-14-2011, 06:45 AM

Your on your own TC.
And I want to know why Vermont is higher than it's neighbors..???

ponch · 03-14-2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by loafer

Your on your own TC.
And I want to know why Vermont is higher than it's neighbors..???

Taxes?

drno · 03-14-2011, 06:51 PM

Fight the power !

**schoeney** · 03-15-2011, 10:59 AM

Odd thing about Oregon being cheaper is it is required by law that the attendant has to fill up your car....not self serve. You would think that would make it more expensive.

Don't worry about filling up your bike....the attendants will hand you the nozzle to do it yourself (or just let you from the start).

By the way for all that care ....Oregon does not have any sales tax so if you want to buy something it will probably be cheaper in Oregon.

How can they do that you ask? How about 9% state income tax !

I live on the Washington/Oregon border....no State income tax in Washington and no sales tax in Oregon...that is why Money magazine voted Vancouver, WA best tax haven in US back in the 80's. But that has changed some lately, starting with a .18 per gallon WA gas tax.

I used to think if "they don't have it they can't spend it" but the deficit took care of that theory.

ponch · 03-15-2011, 11:32 AM

New Jersey has the same thing. You can't pump it yourself, but gas is a lot cheaper in NJ than NY.

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Originally Posted by schoeney

Odd thing about Oregon being cheaper is it is required by law that the attendant has to fill up your car....not self serve. You would think that would make it more expensive.

Don't worry about filling up your bike....the attendants will hand you the nozzle to do it yourself (or just let you from the start).

By the way for all that care ....Oregon does not have any sales tax so if you want to buy something it will probably be cheaper in Oregon.

How can they do that you ask? How about 9% state income tax !

I live on the Washington/Oregon border....no State income tax in Washington and no sales tax in Oregon...that is why Money magazine voted Vancouver, WA best tax haven in US back in the 80's. But that has changed some lately, starting with a .18 per gallon WA gas tax.

I used to think if "they don't have it they can't spend it" but the deficit took care of that theory.

**Top Cat** · 03-15-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

New Jersey has the same thing. You can't pump it yourself, but gas is a lot cheaper in NJ than NY.

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Originally Posted by schoeney

Odd thing about Oregon being cheaper is it is required by law that the attendant has to fill up your car....not self serve. You would think that would make it more expensive.

Don't worry about filling up your bike....the attendants will hand you the nozzle to do it yourself (or just let you from the start).

By the way for all that care ....Oregon does not have any sales tax so if you want to buy something it will probably be cheaper in Oregon.

How can they do that you ask? How about 9% state income tax !

I live on the Washington/Oregon border....no State income tax in Washington and no sales tax in Oregon...that is why Money magazine voted Vancouver, WA best tax haven in US back in the 80's. But that has changed some lately, starting with a .18 per gallon WA gas tax.

I used to think if "they don't have it they can't spend it" but the deficit took care of that theory.

The only state more expensive on EVERYTHING than NY is California.

usranger74 · 03-15-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

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Originally Posted by ponch

New Jersey has the same thing. You can't pump it yourself, but gas is a lot cheaper in NJ than NY.

The only state more expensive on EVERYTHING than NY is California.

I would think HI and Alaska would have CA beat.

ponch · 03-15-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

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Originally Posted by ponch

New Jersey has the same thing. You can't pump it yourself, but gas is a lot cheaper in NJ than NY.

The only state more expensive on EVERYTHING than NY is California.

I know. I lived there for 40 freaking years.

jerrycritz · 04-01-2011, 12:45 AM

I live in Crescent City and right now regular is $4.09, but it will go up again and again. And when the tourists get here it will probably be over $5.00 so be prepared. We are thirty miles from Brookings Oregon and so I usually fill the car and there. The bike mileage is good enough that I don't feel the pain too bad when I fill up. Just a note the Curley Redwood Lodge is right across the street from our harbor. I work in the boat basin part time. The tusnami made a real mess, sunk 16 boats and tore out the docks. Lots of people hurting right now. But, we didn't lose any lives here. And everything will be back in place by the rally. I'm looking forward to meeting you folks.

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03-13-2011, 11:55 PM	#21
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Westcoast Rally and the Price of Gas I don't plan on ridin' my Nomad at all this year. I'll show those Arabs. I'll set home and watch TV. Let them eat their stinki' oil. The Nomads stay in the garage. Who's with me. ??? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Westcoast Rally and the Price of Gas Your on your own TC. And I want to know why Vermont is higher than it's neighbors..??? __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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drno Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 294	Westcoast Rally and the Price of Gas Fight the power ! __________________ Made ya Look
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03-15-2011, 10:59 AM	#25
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Westcoast Rally and the Price of Gas Odd thing about Oregon being cheaper is it is required by law that the attendant has to fill up your car....not self serve. You would think that would make it more expensive. Don't worry about filling up your bike....the attendants will hand you the nozzle to do it yourself (or just let you from the start). By the way for all that care ....Oregon does not have any sales tax so if you want to buy something it will probably be cheaper in Oregon. How can they do that you ask? How about 9% state income tax ! I live on the Washington/Oregon border....no State income tax in Washington and no sales tax in Oregon...that is why Money magazine voted Vancouver, WA best tax haven in US back in the 80's. But that has changed some lately, starting with a .18 per gallon WA gas tax. I used to think if "they don't have it they can't spend it" but the deficit took care of that theory. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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04-01-2011, 12:45 AM	#30
jerrycritz Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gasquet, California Posts: 44	Westcoast Rally and the Price of Gas I live in Crescent City and right now regular is $4.09, but it will go up again and again. And when the tourists get here it will probably be over $5.00 so be prepared. We are thirty miles from Brookings Oregon and so I usually fill the car and there. The bike mileage is good enough that I don't feel the pain too bad when I fill up. Just a note the Curley Redwood Lodge is right across the street from our harbor. I work in the boat basin part time. The tusnami made a real mess, sunk 16 boats and tore out the docks. Lots of people hurting right now. But, we didn't lose any lives here. And everything will be back in place by the rally. I'm looking forward to meeting you folks.
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