Gas Mileage
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Northwest Louisiana
RE: Gas Mileage
That sounds good to me. \\; On the topic of MPG, I want to pass along some info I read here recently. \\; In my commute, I usually stay between 65-70 mph. \\; My bike seems to do OK in 6th gear at 70, but lately I stay in 5th unless I'm continuously over 70. \\; On my last tank I picked up nearly 5 MPG! I thought I was getting good mileage by keeping the revs down, but apparently I was lugging the motor and making it work harder. Your conditions may vary, but it's something to look into.
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From: Ogden, UT
RE: Gas Mileage
redbeard, just curious do you have a tach? I would be willing to bet you are running in the 2500-3000 RPM range around 65-70, which from my experience is ideal on my 05. After about 3500 is when it seems to drop a little on long trips. 70 is right at 3000 on mine.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Phelan, Ca.
RE: Gas Mileage
I did 300 this weekend and got about 45 combined street and highway. I'll try your suggestion of 5th and see if mileage improves at all on the highways, freeways will still be 6th since in the desert you have to do 80+ just to not get run over by a cager
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From: Beautiful Downtown Burbank
RE: Gas Mileage
Redbeard, I learned the same thing. Keep it in 5th till youre over 70, then go to 6th. Big difference in economy. But then, why should I care. I dont ride for fuel economy
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RE: Gas Mileage
I did a 112 mile highway run topped it off and used exactly 2 gallons...56 to the gallon at 75 mph in 6th gear
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From: Pratt, Ks
RE: Gas Mileage
Wish I got 49 mpg. But I dont and dont care anymore. I do run 70 mph at 3000 rpm on highway or above so could be better if I slowed down, but wont................
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