Bandit Alley
GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: Airmotive on September 08, 2005, 07:30:21 AM
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If you followed my "Po man's carb sync tool" post, you know that I had some rather poorly synchronized carbs on my 2001 B600.
Since performing the carb sync, I've had the chance to run a couple of tanks of gas through. The result: MPG went from 42 to 48! I waited until my second fill up to post this info; I wanted to make sure the first tank wasn't a fluke.
I'm still searching for that elusive 50 mpg.....new plugs are next.
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I'm still searching for that elusive 50 mpg.....new plugs are next.
Try driving down-hill as much as possible :bigok:
Are you running a stock air filter and exhaust? Most people equate that kind of stuff with horsepower increases, but thats just a side effect of increased efficency. Another side effect? Better fuel economy... if you can control the urge to twist the throttle, that is.
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Cool. Now lose 40 lbs. and you'll hit 50+!! :grin:
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I'm still searching for that elusive 50 mpg.
Get a VW Golf TDI :wink:
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Yep...she's bone stock except for some touring mods (lights, electronics etc).
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I finally topped out at 48 MPG also. Driving 60%+ highway at indicated 75mph-80 mph seems to keep the mileage down in the 46-48 MPG range.
Let me know if anyone figures out how to get more :motorsmile:
I was in the 36-43 MPG range before re-adjusted floats + carb sync.
Also have the 16/45 tooth sprockets. This does not help or hurt mileage, but does get me out of the buzz on the highway. Oh does it feel so much more relaxing at 75-80 mph!! :banana:
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If you followed my "Po man's carb sync tool" post, you know that I had some rather poorly synchronized carbs on my 2001 B600.
Since performing the carb sync, I've had the chance to run a couple of tanks of gas through. The result: MPG went from 42 to 48! I waited until my second fill up to post this info; I wanted to make sure the first tank wasn't a fluke.
I'm still searching for that elusive 50 mpg.....new plugs are next.
Jes fer fun, how fast do you drive to get 48 and where. All highway?
Wunderin?
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Mostly commuting to work. 8 miles each way...I come home for lunch...so 32 miles a day total. It's about half surface streets and half highway. Two stop signs and 4 traffic lights between home and work. So I'd say it's a pretty balanced sample of riding.
I'm going on a 3200 mile roadtrip next week :motorsmile: ....lots of superslab. I'll be dissapointed if I don't crack 50 mpg.
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My riding has been 25 miles one way to work over 60% between 65 and 75 mph highways.
I think if I were to ride <60 mph for a tank my mileage would be better.