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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Fuel Mileage Mods /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1126551189 Message started by Cindi Knox on 09/12/05 at 11:53:09 |
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Title: Fuel Mileage Mods Post by Cindi Knox on 09/12/05 at 11:53:09 I've seen plenty of suggestions as to improving power. Any suggestions on squeezing more miles out of a gallon? |
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Title: Re: Fuel Milegae Mods Post by Savage_Rob on 09/12/05 at 12:05:42 Nothing scientific here but I've noticed the obvious... best case seems to be freeway riding at 55-65 MPH. This appears to be the "sweet-spot" for fuel economy for my bike's particular tuning. Going slower or faster as a rule reduces mileage. Stop 'n go and in-city riding are also less efficient. Trying to stay in the best cruising gear for your speed will help too, though I may sometimes drop down one gear when I see a potentially tight sitiuation coming up so that I'll get better response if needed. |
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Title: Re: Fuel Mileage Mods Post by vroom1776 on 09/12/05 at 12:26:43 remove weight from the bike, or go on a diet. ;) |
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Title: Re: Fuel Mileage Mods Post by gazab44 on 09/12/05 at 12:50:32 Have a problem like I got at the moment.....don't run so don't use much fuel.. ;D gotta laff or I'D cry :'( |
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Title: Re: Fuel Mileage Mods Post by torque on 09/12/05 at 16:29:15 this may sound stupid but,one time when comeing home from along ride,i ran out of gas ,so i switched to reserve, and iwas about 20 miles from a gas station,and i figured about 11 miles of gas left in reserve, so i deceided i would accelerate to 50mph then coast for a mile,i would climb a hill then coast for as far as i could. i couldnt beleive it that i made it to the gas staion.20 miles in reserve!! |
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Title: Re: Fuel Mileage Mods Post by klx650sm2002 on 09/13/05 at 03:36:38 Peak torque (max efficiency) in top gear is 55mph so go 55. Clive W :D |
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Title: Re: Fuel Mileage Mods Post by Savage_Rob on 09/13/05 at 05:24:44 klx650sm2002 wrote:
Of course, that's probably dependent upon whether you have the 4 or 5 gear version and definitely on what size rear tire you're using. |
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