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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Ride faster, the mileage might improve

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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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First off....no matter how much power you have its NEVER overpowered and sometimes babying it loses ya just as much MPG as nailing it...........soooo NAIL IT and have some fun [sm=exactly.gif] "WE dont NEED no stinkin gas mileage"
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Bryan, If I didn't know better I would think you were riding my SG. It get's about the same mileage as you experienced on your ride. I don't know how some guys claim 200 miles before the light comes on, I'd be pushing long before that. I figure they have to be running so lean their engine must be burning up.
An interesting statistic might be the relationship between engine longevity and MPG. I'm wondering if our engines (running rich)might perform flawlessly for more miles than a motor that is so lean it gets 50 MPG?
I guess you might find that you either pay at the pump now or pay a wrench later! lol!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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i call BULL$HIT on claims of 50mpg...i usually get in the high 30's, maybe a 40 but aint no parts of 50 lean or not
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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I have checked mine and 41 or 42 is best ever thats both HWY and city driving together. Only Mod I have is my big *** on there.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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Put a $20 in a plastic baggie and stick it by the gas cap. Then you won't have to worry about not having any gas money and ...STOP THINKING SO MUCH.......It just makes your head hurt!

ORIGINAL: Bryan TTM

yep thats it...no money left


ORIGINAL: electaRICK

whats the matter?? ya spent a bazillion dollars on your bike and ya aint got no money left for a little gas??? lol
 
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