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December 4, 2019
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MR. CLASSIFIED
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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, When my husband and I dreamed of retirement, we both imagined touring the country. Little did I know we had very different ideas on how to do that. While I dreamed of traveling in a comfortable RV, my husband envisioned touring on a motorcycle. I thought he was kidding at the time, but lately he's been scanning the classifieds for the right bike. He's trying to convince me that touring motorcycles are more than comfortable enough to travel 1,500 miles. I'd like to believe him, but I keep picturing us stranded under a bridge every time it rains. Are touring motorcycles really a good way to travel or should I settle for nothing less than a cozy RV?
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Cash: If your heart is set on hav-
ing a kitchen and bathroom with you as you travel, we're afraid a touring motorcycle just won't compare with an RV. It's really difficult to carry a refrigerator on the back of a bike. Carry: However, touring the country on a motorcycle has its advantages. As avid motorcyclists ourselves, we love the feel of traveling in the open air. And for long
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cross-country trips, your husband may not find a more appropriate bike than one designed for touring. Cash: There are a lot of makes and models, but touring bikes designed by large manufacturers like Harley Davidson, Honda, BMW and Yamaha possess some really nice amenities. Not only are they more powerful than a small economy car, but their plushy designs could have you thinking you're in a living room chair. Carry: Many large touring bikes come with options like cruise control, heating grips, heated seats, electrically adjustable windshields, front and rear stereo systems and even intercom systems between the driver and passenger. That means you can talk to your husband for the
whole trip. Cash: Or turn him off if he gets on your nerves. Carry: The adjustable windshields and newer designs of touring bikes keep you very well protected from the weather. Some are so effective that you can avoid getting wet in an unexpected rainstorm. That would keep you from being stranded under a bridge. Cash: At the end of your day, you could opt for a hotel, or if you prefer camping, larger bikes are actually capable of pulling small pop-up campers. Carry: Of course if you're still not convinced of traveling by motorcycle, you could always buy a plane ticket and meet your husband at the final destination.
When it comes to fuel economy, most motorcycles outperform your everyday car. A small scooter that can reach 45 mph can get between 85 to 90 miles per gallon. A midrange motorcycle, typically cruisers up to 1,200cc, achieve between 45 to 70 miles per gallon. Even the sleek-designed sport bikes surpass most of today's cars averaging 35 mpg. Larger touring motorcycles are the least efficient, but still save you on travel costs with their impressive 30 miles per gallon.
High Society
Through the years, motorcycle riders were considered rebels. Characters like James Dean or Happy Day's "Fonzie" helped portray a biker image. However, today's motorcyclists come from a much more diverse mix of social and economic levels. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, the average biker is 41 years old and earns around $55,850 a year. Almost 20% of all bikers have professional jobs like doctors, lawyers or accountants. Even celebrities like Jay Leno, Tom Cruise and Arnold Schwarzenegger can be seen cruising down the road on their motorcycles. Guess you could say everyone has a little rebel in them.
Reader Humor Sizzling Hot
My husband always wanted to be a biker. When he finally bought his Harley, I thought the craze would die down. But for him the bad boy image just started. One day he came home wearing a skin-tight leather outfit. It wouldn't have been so bad if he didn't weigh over 250 pounds. He looked like a sausage wrapped in leather. "Why would you ever buy that outfit?" I questioned. "I told the shop to dress me like James Dean," he proudly proclaimed. "James Dean?" I laughed. "You look more like a Jimmie Dean!" (Thanks to Laurie M.)
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AUTOMOBILES 2000 Windstar. Ex. engine & transmission. Body damage. For parts $750. 780-922-5999 2008 Dodge Calibar. Automatic. Loaded. 150,000 Kms. Clean. $5200. 780-994-3005 2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780922-5999 Rare Super Charged 40th Anniversary Grand Prix. Loaded. $4700. Phone 780-994-3005 2010 damaged Dodge Caliber 125,000kms. Drives excellent. For parts. $1500. Phone 780994-3005 2005 Mercedes Smart Car diesel, automatic, black, 192,000kms, $3900. 780994-3005.
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1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-9225999 2006 Ford 4x4 Crew Cab. New tires. $4600. 780994-3005 2004 Dodge Dakota 4x4 loaded, superb condition. Low km. $6,500. 780-6323527.
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1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800. 780-922-5999 2004 Chev 4 x 4, new t/ case, canopy, $3200. PH: 780-994-3005 2002 F250 Crew cab, 7.3 diesel. Loaded. 410,000kms. $6500 PH: 780-994-3005 FOR SALE: - rare - 2006 Lincoln Mark LT 4X4 ½ ton - fully loaded c/w power moonroof, 5.4 EFI V8 engine, approximately 243,000 km, black in color with light parchment leather interior - original owner - mint condition - always shedded - asking $10,000 OBO - 780-632-9790
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Children visit Santa. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent An army of families were able to enjoy traditional holiday pastimes for free after the Light Up Parade when they visited Vegreville Centennial Library on November 29 to participate in cookie decorating, letting writing to Santa, enjoy free hot chocolate and pictures with Santa Claus. Other people went outside the library to take part in the free wagon rides.
All this Christmas spirit became complete when people were able to donate food, money and toys which Representatives from Vegreville Christmas Bureau, Jennifer Hladilo and Dawn Corpe were on site to collect. After all these activities, some families joined the Jr. B. Rangers for free family skating at the arena of Vegreville Recreation Centre.
