09-11-2008, 10:12 AM
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Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta
will do. Thanks for the tip!!!
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09-11-2008, 09:57 PM
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Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta
On my GZ I have hit 75+ a couple of times.
MPG around town 55 to 60 mpg, on my trip I averaged between 67 to 72 mpg. My speed and gas mileage increased when I installed a windshield, and properly adjusted it.
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09-12-2008, 12:03 AM
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Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta
Alan,
Easy Rider explained it very well. All cables stretch, and should be checked from time to time. You should be able to squeeze a few more mph out but remember there is only so much a 250 can give. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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09-12-2008, 11:32 AM
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Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta
Hey Chris I am happy getting 90+ mpg up here in TORONTO CANADA because gas prices just went upto $1.36 / litre ( $6.12 / gal ).
the car has to sit unless cold or rain say otherwise.
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Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta
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How do you arrive at $6.12 ? I thought the US gallon was smaller.......??? :??:
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09-12-2008, 01:05 PM
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09-12-2008, 01:46 PM
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Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta
I hit 81 or so on the interstate yesterday.
I'm serious. Ever since I dropped my bike it's been running better than ever. It wasn't a touch of 80 either. It was sustained. I even had to get in the fast lane. |
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09-12-2008, 02:08 PM
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Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta
[quote][/quI hit 81 or so on the interstate yesterday.
I'm serious. Ever since I dropped my bike it's been running better than ever. It wasn't a touch of 80 either. It was sustained. I even had to get in the fast lane. I hit 81 or so on the interstate yesterday. I'm serious. Ever since I dropped my bike it's been running better than ever. It wasn't a touch of 80 either. It was sustained. I even had to get in the fast lane.ote] Damn, if I knew that would work, I would have taken my bike out and knocked it over a few times, insteaad of trading up. :neener: :lol: :lol:
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09-12-2008, 04:01 PM
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Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta
I lost control of my front wheel in some gravel trying to avoid a psycho dog and ever since, I've been in smooth riding-even toned exhaust noted-a little extra speed in each gear-heaven.
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09-12-2008, 06:32 PM
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Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta
Man, I must have the worst gas mileage of any GZ 250 owner. I get 48-54 MPG! I can get the bike up to 75 mph in the right conditions though.
I wish I knew why my mileage is so much lower than everyone else's. Maybe I get into higher RPMs too much but I'm not riding like a racer or anything (like that would be possible on this bike).
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