The increase of motorcycle calls? We used to do about six a year and the last few months we have been doing six a week. Wrecks, arrests, breakdowns, etc.
Most of the motorcycle wrecks we do don't even have license plates yet. I know it's because of the fuel prices, it just sucks that inexperienced
riders are jumping on these things and killing themselves. You would think the state would require more than a pulse to ride them.
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That's true Daniel. In PA, we have a free Motorcycle Safety course. It's a great program and when done, you get your license. The program is free and
totally paid for by all of the people that buy motorcycle permits. Many just get the permit every year and never go for the license!
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Wade200 wrote: You're probably right there, Daniel. It hasn't dawned on me before you posted this, but now that I think about it I remember seeing a lot more
motorcycles everyday.
I have not failed, I have found 10,000 ways that won't work.
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Posts: 24 07/16/2008 08:47 |
It is definitely over high fuel prices, in-fact I was watching the news the other day, and they were doing a story on the
increase in motorcycles and scooters on the roadways. In the Orlando area there is a large back order on new scooters, in some cases people are having to wait
several months to take delivery of their new scooters.
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Posts: 5 07/16/2008 11:14 |
Had two already this month, one more than all of last year. We're rural, so I have started answering some of the remote dirt road lockout and jumpstart
call with my motorcycle, saves a lot of money and wear and tear. Not too professional looking though, so I mostly do it only if I know the person or the road
is particularly bad.
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I haven't noticed a big jump in motorcycle calls, but I have noticed a jump in fuel delivery as well as no plates/no insurance impounds.
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Yes... Our motorcycle calls are coming in by the droves.. We used to do only 5 a year and now are doing 5 a week. I guess fuel it very expensive.
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Posts: 35 07/16/2008 21:55 |
We seem to be doing quite a few motorcycles and also seem to be getting alot of gas calls also. Have also noticed on the impounds finance companys are picking
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