EFI, why, whats the problem
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From: A barrier island in NJ
I had an '04 883 Low (carbed) for a short while (put 3,600 miles on it) before getting my '05 XL1200R in 2005 and got an average of 56-62 mpg (depending on city/county/interstate riding) with the 883, and it had larger than stock jets with Cycle Shack slip-ons. I bought the '05 "R" because I wanted to have the 1200 EVO and keep a carbed bike. I knew EFI was coming soon along with stricter EPA rules. I don't do nearly as well with the '05 1200R - I get around 43-52 with it. It has a #48 pilot and #185 main jet. Liked my 883's mileage better but like the 1200R a whole lot more. I admit I don't like the move to EFI because I resist change and the ease of working on something I am used to. Call me a dinosaur, but I don't care for all the electronics on bikes these days - that's why I also love my '77 XLCH even though it is more cantankerous!
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From: Lawrenceville, Ga.
Not interested in hearing about the laws of thermodynamics or how on paper EFI is more efficient....I understand that...it makes sense to me also.
I am interested in hearing real world experience.
Don't you guys remember when it was not unusual for sportys to get high 40's & low 50's mpg, when they were being ridden aggressively, and every now and then there was a guy that rode conservatively and got in the high 50's?
Are there guys getting that with EFI's...maybe, here and there, but definitely the exception, not the rule.
I am interested in hearing real world experience.
Don't you guys remember when it was not unusual for sportys to get high 40's & low 50's mpg, when they were being ridden aggressively, and every now and then there was a guy that rode conservatively and got in the high 50's?
Are there guys getting that with EFI's...maybe, here and there, but definitely the exception, not the rule.
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You know if you said soda I'd definitely say bottle but I don't know with beer. I've had beer that tasted kind of aluminumy out of a can and I've had sunked beer from a bottle. Yuengling lager is famous for this with their ****ing green bottles.
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From: Eaton, OH
If you're like me and do not plan to make any engine modifications, I think EFI is better.
I find it easier in cold starts and hopefully it will adjust for changes in conditions such as air temperature, engine temperature, and other parameters.
There will always be people that are resistant to change, including myself, but after a while realize that the new stuff just works better.
If we didn't look for ways to improve, our bikes would still have points and condensers, drum brakes, and leather drive belts.
I find it easier in cold starts and hopefully it will adjust for changes in conditions such as air temperature, engine temperature, and other parameters.
There will always be people that are resistant to change, including myself, but after a while realize that the new stuff just works better.
If we didn't look for ways to improve, our bikes would still have points and condensers, drum brakes, and leather drive belts.