Gas prices affect your riding?

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I have been using the NC750X for nearly all errands now. With some throw over saddle bags and the frunk even groceries are no problem. Running 70 mph on the four lane between Waycross and Patterson averaged over 68 mpg. In rural areas is where the fuel price really hurts. There are folks around here who are already living close to the edge and the higher fuel costs are destroying businesses especially restaurants and department stores. The domino effect is making everything far more expensive. There is zero public transportation, farmers are hurt by diesel fuel prices. Running farm equipment just doubled in price. Fuel for school buses, the list goes on and on.

Talking about domino effects, I have lately seen a documentary of LA downtown with literally hundreds, if not thousands or tents on the side walk, and ten times as many people sleeping in and in-between them. No help, no hope, these people are left to their own. I wonder how many slept in decent housing (or even villas) 20 years ago. No need to point to donkeys or elephants for that ... a booming economy of any sorts ... will no longer help such communities.

I guess I'm more frugal and cheap than most of you.
The higher gas prices WILL affect how many group rides and solo trips I take on my bikes. Granted, the increase in prices don't financially affect me to the point where it changes my life any, but filling up my FJR will cost me almost $30. That's a lot for a joy ride around western Texas on roads I've done many a time.
Maybe I'll ride the Zuma 125 more...

How many miles per tank?

How many smiles per gallon?

I will remember this "smiles per gallon" ! A short sentence says it all.