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pauldun170 03-17-2011 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 457383)
Went through my first full tank....only got 36mpg.....hmmmm...
I think that is on the low side but it does fall in the range for that bike.
I would expect it to average 40.

(Still cracks me up that my old fat ZX-11 would average 46-50mpg and all the modern lightweights are averaging in the 30's)

Dave 03-17-2011 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Trip (Post 457379)
He rides a harley, they don't do things like idle properly or run.
They ought to. The 450 idled fine and all I did to put it running again from its 10 year nap in the mud hole I pulled it from was clean the fuck out of the stock carbs. I didn't even replace any of the 20+ year old boots or gaskets, just submerged them in oil for a few days.

G-Rex 03-17-2011 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 456557)
....The responsiveness is amazing....

....Speed-wise I'm not sure how it compares in a straight line to my old FZ1, but it 'feels' faster. In fact, it feels so fast that I haven't even really got to open her up yet....
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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 457383)
Went through my first full tank....only got 36mpg.....hmmmm...
There's your answer. LOL. I managed a tank at close to 58 mpg on my BMW, but every other tank has been 38-42. Flukes happen. *shrug*. Hopefully yours just went the opposite direction since it's new and you're no doubt beating up on it a little harder than you otherwise might.

Dave 03-17-2011 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 457383)
Went through my first full tank....only got 36mpg.....hmmmm...
You can try running some seafoam through Her. Probably a ton of shit on the back of the valves from sitting

Kaneman 03-17-2011 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave (Post 457390)
You can try running some seafoam through Her. Probably a ton of shit on the back of the valves from sitting
So funny man, I just picked up a can for that very reason. :lol: Seems to be running very smoothly, but its worth it just to be safe.

Trip 03-17-2011 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by pauldun170 (Post 457387)
(Still cracks me up that my old fat ZX-11 would average 46-50mpg and all the modern lightweights are averaging in the 30's)
Doesn't really make me laugh considering how much power and revs they are getting out of them nowadays.

pauldun170 03-17-2011 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Trip (Post 457392)
Doesn't really make me laugh considering how much power and revs they are getting out of them nowadays.
Well...I am more easily amused than you.

Dave 03-17-2011 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 457391)
So funny man, I just picked up a can for that very reason. :lol: Seems to be running very smoothly, but its worth it just to be safe.
Nice :lol: I gotta get another can for mine.

Particle Man 03-17-2011 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 457383)
Went through my first full tank....only got 36mpg.....hmmmm...
*cough*throttleflogging*cough*

Gas Man 03-18-2011 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by pauldun170 (Post 457370)
Erections while riding are really uncomfortable.
If you happen to tuck in the wrong way prior to getting on the bike it can be downright painful.


I call BS on the boner claim.
Nah... just shake it out...

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Originally Posted by Trip (Post 457379)
He rides a harley, they don't do things like idle properly or run.
Some truth to that... the ole pushrods require a bit of stroking from time to time.


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