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Offline Red01

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Re: Gas Milage?
« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2011, 11:18:11 AM »
Mine gets 200-250 km/tank, depending if it is urban or open road riding,

I´m not sure how to convert that to US units, sorry :embarassed:

200 - 250km = 124.2742 - 155.3428 miles

There's a handy little freeware program called Convert that is great - if you use Windows or Unix. You can get it here: http://joshmadison.com/convert-for-windows/
Paul
2001 GSF1200S
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Offline pmackie

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Re: Gas Milage?
« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2011, 12:32:04 PM »
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...less than 6 weeks till I'm out of this business...then it's burn up the road as much as I can this year.
Retirement???

Well...kinda...

I won't be able to update my tagline beyond 32 years in the fuel/oil business. I might have to pick up the old mechanic wrenches, or maybe "Consultant" has a nice ring to it. But I sure intent to have the rest of the year off!!  :beers:
Paul
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SS Brake lines, EBC HH pads, Leo Vince Ex & Kappa bags.
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32 years in the Fuel/lubes industry(Retired)

Offline canyonbreeze

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Re: Gas Milage?
« Reply #17 on: April 27, 2011, 01:17:08 PM »
I drilled some holes in the airbox to allow extra flow and the mileage went from 33 mpg to 39 mpg.  Whoo-hoo!  May drill a few more, can always cover them with tape if it goes too far.

Offline Chris H

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Re: Gas Milage?
« Reply #18 on: April 27, 2011, 06:22:52 PM »
Any info on size, amount and position of ya holes? ive a spare box and looking at getting more air in.

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Re: Gas Milage?
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2011, 10:54:27 AM »
Some people recommend 1" holes near the snorkel opening.  I didn't have a 1" bit handy so put a bunch of little holes above there.