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Old 05-17-2017, 10:45 AM   #35
prismways   prismways is offline
 
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Man, you put some serious miles on your cycle. I'm lucky if I can get 200 in one year. Granted, it's only limited use for me as I take a train to work.


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Originally Posted by Skin Mechanic View Post
Another thing to remember, if the speedometer is off, so is the odometer. Today I rode the monster an indicated 116 miles, my actual GPS verified mileage was 103. I gassed up at 95.2 miles, taking 1.39 gal to fill the tank back up, which gives me 68.48mpg. Not bad gas mileage considering the bike had a 155 main jet and a major exhaust leak. I just replaced the damaged exhaust gasket and down jetted to a 120. I'll ride the same route tomorrow and compare my fuel economy.


 
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