Author Topic: Does Gas Mileage REALLY Suck On A New Machine? (Read 8204 times)

jbrough7 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 04, 2006, 06:01:56 AM »

Quote from: "Red01"

The B12's 5th is actually taller than the B6's 6th - and the sprocket gearing is taller on the 12. As far as getting 32 after your rejet, that sucks! I have to try HARD to get worse than 38 with mine. I think 36 is the absolute worst I've ever gotten with my Holeshot Stage II & slip-on.

I've often thought on longer trips, sixth on my 650 bandit should be taller - the way it's set up right now, i could almost use a seventh gear! And I come from a 4 spd!

But most times I'm happier revving the snot out of her in fourth and fifth, anyway...it's too sweet a sound to bypass.

jim

Red01 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 04, 2006, 11:17:56 AM »

Most street bikes and cars will cruise at freeway speeds in the 40-60% of redline range (usually the meat of the torque band), so in that regard, the Bandits seem to be geared correctly.

jbrough7 · « **Reply #32 on:** May 04, 2006, 12:38:44 PM »

So what you're saying, in a nice way, is that I am WRONG!!!

Man! I hate being wrong - 25 years and I ain't never been right yet!

Jim

Red01 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 04, 2006, 01:43:58 PM »

If it's any consolation, I've tried to shift my B12 into 6th on more than one occasion - almost every time I've taken it out for a spin.

Have Blue · « **Reply #34 on:** May 14, 2006, 02:07:20 PM »

I know exactly what you mean. :-)

Blue

Quote from: Red01

If it's any consolation, I've tried to shift my B12 into 6th on more than one occasion - almost every time I've taken it out for a spin.