Burgman 650 rider adds a "new" PCX to the stable

[maddiedog]

^ What? How is that even remotely relevant? Iraq still exports oil -- billions of barrels a year. How about you read some on oil reserves: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_reserves. Iraq is a major exporter, but by no means the only source of oil.

There's certainly not a fuel shortage here -- I pay about $3.50 USD per US gallon. According to here, you pay 1.3878 pounds per liter, which is $2.23 USD. There are 3.78541 liters in a US gallon, meaning if I bought my gas in the UK, I would pay $8.44 USD per US gallon. Perhaps you should be concerned about Iran?

[gn2]

The modern ones have turbofan engines, not jet engines, for better economy.

A turbofan is a jet engine.

[you you]

^ What? How is that even remotely relevant? Iraq still exports oil -- billions of barrels a year. How about you read some on oil reserves: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_reserves. Iraq is a major exporter, but by no means the only source of oil.

There's certainly not a fuel shortage here -- I pay about $3.50 USD per US gallon. According to here, you pay 1.3878 pounds per liter, which is $2.23 USD. There are 3.78541 liters in a US gallon, meaning if I bought my gas in the UK, I would pay $8.44 USD per US gallon. Perhaps you should be concerned about Iran?

Its relevant because before you get a hard on on what a B52 can do think about what keeps it up in the air. Lovely that you are awash with cheap fuel. Bit more expensive and other countries would be safe

Oh sorry, that's not right is it? Other way around?

[maddiedog]

The modern ones have turbofan engines, not jet engines, for better economy.

A turbofan is a jet engine.

Derp. That should have said "The modern ones have turbofan engines, not prop engines, for better economy."

Its relevant because before you get a hard on on what a B52 can do think about what keeps it up in the air. Lovely that you are awash with cheap fuel. Bit more expensive and other countries would be safe

Oh sorry, that's not right is it? Other way around?

What is that sentence supposed to mean? Use punctuation and wording...

I think you're trying to start a political debate, so I'm going to ignore you for the sake of this thread not getting derailed.

[gn2]

Derp. That should have said "The modern ones have turbofan engines, not prop engines, for better economy."

Errm, the B-52 has always had jet engines...
Even its predecessor the B-47 had jet engines. (plus rocket boosters for take-off)
Piccy

[you you]

Fair enough

I'll stick to topic. B52, engines on a burgman post