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Old 08-06-2012, 06:51 AM
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I see alot of talk on here about Best and Worst MPG but what are the Best ways to improve MPG.

Don't twist it so hard!
 
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Assuming your bike is properly tuned and does not leak you already answered your own question.
 
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Stay in 6th gear on a flat road

Buy a moped
 
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Buy a Vesspa
 
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Lose weight.
 
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clothes are very restrictive... ride naked
 
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Turn off motor going downhill
 
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stop picking up the heffers at the local bar/star bucks
 
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Keep the motor stock and in good tune.

No Jackrabbit starts.

Go easy on the throttle.

Shift up as soon as it is appropriate.

Keep tire air pressure near the upper range.
 
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Looks like i'm out, my mpg will remain the same!
Originally Posted by lo-rider
Keep the motor stock and in good tune.

No Jackrabbit starts.

Go easy on the throttle.

Shift up as soon as it is appropriate.

Keep tire air pressure near the upper range.
 


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