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« on: August 18, 2010, 05:18:15 PM » |
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Well, what kind of Gas millage you getting ? I took a nice spin through the foot hill today, Yep didn't go to work  and did a 50.4 per gallon on this tank. Tank before was 50.7. That 700S I got is not as nice.....
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2010, 05:52:52 PM » |
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On my 700s i have always gotten 45-50 depending on how i ride. usually higher end of 48-49 tho. And there are quite a few threads already on gas mileage on here...
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2010, 06:18:49 PM » |
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I routinely get 45+ mpg out of the CB1000. The worst I ever saw was like 35 mpg and that was wringing it around town and winding it up to triple digits on the deserted Hwys. Not too bad for a literbike... 
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2010, 06:36:41 PM » |
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I usually get 40-41 mpg, but that is on my 12 mile round trip commute. When I take it on the highway I usually get 45-50 mpg regardless of my traveling speed.
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2010, 06:38:16 PM » |
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I know but no one has talked about it yet this year I think so I did. If it's upsetting I'll not do it no more..
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2010, 06:54:59 PM » |
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Im not too worried about it. just a friendly fyi :D YOU ARE NOW DAMNED TO HELL!!!! 
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2010, 08:19:14 PM » |
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GOOD DAY SIR...
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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2010, 08:27:07 PM » |
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42-45 on my stop and go commuting. If I get on the highway it goes to crap when I get over 75 and RPMs over 5k.
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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2010, 09:12:12 PM » |
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I'm on a tour now and this is what I have so far: 49.06 58.33 51.69 57.42 51.44 56.04 47.03 61.61 55.13 --------- 54.2 average
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« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2010, 09:14:13 PM » |
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I'm on a tour now and this is what I have so far: 49.06 58.33 51.69 57.42 51.44 56.04 47.03 61.61 55.13 --------- 54.2 average
WHat speeds are you averaging?
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« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2010, 09:16:12 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2010, 09:28:39 PM » |
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When I have my choice,I like 55-60mph,on this trip,some of it was 50 on the Natchez Trace and 70 on the Interstate. On trips,I accelerate easily, trying to get good MPG's
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2010, 09:32:18 PM » |
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Also noticed that the loaded Givi cases don't seem to affect my mpg's. I thought maybe the wind drag would hurt,but maybe my legs are directing the wind around them. This is my first tour with the Givi's and am damn glad I did it!
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« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2010, 09:34:17 PM » |
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Also noticed that the loaded Givi cases don't seem to affect my mpg's. I thought maybe the wind drag would hurt,but maybe my legs are directing the wind around them. This is my first tour with the Givi's and am damn glad I did it!
Make you wonder how you ever got along without them huh? Mine took 4 months and selling a car to pay for them, but I love them as the day is long.
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« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2010, 09:47:39 PM » |
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AND,I found out today they are waterproof,unlike my waterproof boots and frogtogs 
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« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2010, 10:59:48 PM » |
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AND,I found out today they are waterproof,unlike my waterproof boots and frogtogs  I know my boots and rain gear are waterproof because all my sweat can't escape from them!
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« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2010, 05:38:58 PM » |
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My 84 650 gets between 50-55 mpg.
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« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2010, 10:29:10 PM » |
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i get about 40 to 45 mpg on the NHS. 40 riding normally, 45 riding like a little old lady
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« Reply #18 on: August 23, 2010, 09:15:35 AM » |
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lower 40's is what I'm getting on the S..
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« Reply #19 on: August 23, 2010, 10:06:32 AM » |
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Mid-40s on the Nighthawk. 33 on the Sabre. 
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« Reply #20 on: August 23, 2010, 10:13:31 AM » |
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Old liter+ technology is thirsty, huh!
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« Reply #21 on: August 23, 2010, 10:25:30 AM » |
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Some people report 40-45, but not with my lead...wrist?
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« Reply #22 on: August 23, 2010, 11:16:14 AM » |
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On RWB, I used to get 40-42, except when I ride the twisties with Luckylindy - then it was 35 at best.  I was on the pipe all weekend for that trip. What a blast. On the 750 yesterday, I got 48.5 under easy conditions (50-60 country roads).
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« Reply #23 on: August 23, 2010, 11:49:43 AM » |
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I was @ 98 miles and just about to touch the fat mark on the gage. Need to run it down the free way till she dies then see when I have to flip to reserve.. Did it on the 92. Was about 155 or 160 miles. So we'll see this week. Filled up last night and ride to work M-W this week. Looks like weather going to crap after that. Fall is a coming.
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« Reply #24 on: August 24, 2010, 06:14:28 AM » |
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My average is consistently 50-55MPG... the only time I get less than 50 is very hot weather, city stop and go driving, and when I am riding 2-Up at highway speeds... Then it is in the high 40's...
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