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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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Default Best way to improve MPG?

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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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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Assuming your bike is properly tuned and does not leak you already answered your own question.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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Stay in 6th gear on a flat road

Buy a moped
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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Buy a Vesspa
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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Lose weight.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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clothes are very restrictive... ride naked
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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Turn off motor going downhill
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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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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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Looks like i'm out, my mpg will remain the same!
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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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