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#123464 shacky (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 630 Only getting 37 MPG 3 Years, 8 Months ago   I've checked over about 4 tanks of gas and I'm only getting 37 MPG. Bike is stock except for KhromeWorks slip ons. Bike runs great. I do get popping on hard decel but from reading here almost expect that from the slip ons - have checked over and over for leaks and can't find any. Should I be concerned?   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #123466 Flashback (Moderator) Just the facts, Ma'am.. Moderator Posts: 9221 Re:Only getting 37 MPG 3 Years, 8 Months ago   It depends on what kind of riding.. I find that around town, stop and go, quick starts, a lot of blipping, I get about the same. on the other hand, running down the road for 200 miles at 65 mph I can get over 50 mpg.. That 37 is a pretty common number around here...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #123469 Para (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 133 Re:Only getting 37 MPG 3 Years, 8 Months ago   Have to agree with Flashback, It depends how you drive. If I go up in elevation say up to 9,000 feet I get around 37 MPG. I average 40 to 45 the way I drive.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #123470 TOPNOTCH (User) Git-R-Done Expert Boarder Posts: 556 Re:Only getting 37 MPG 3 Years, 8 Months ago   I know everyone says that with just pipes you do not ned to rejet but the fact of the matter is Yamaha Factory setup is on the rich side so IMHO I would lean it down a litte. OSO   Logged     Christian American Heterosexual Pro-Gun Conservative...Any Questions??? My 2006 White Satin 2005 Suzuki Blvd / 2000 V* 1100 Founder/President (HOLY ROLLERZ M/M) Bellflower, Ca. 2008 I will keep my money, my guns and my freedom...and you keep the change!!!   The administrator has disabled public write access. #123480 SobaCracka (User) It's best to eat crow while fresh. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1948 Re:Only getting 37 MPG 3 Years, 8 Months ago   I averaged 42 mpg before changing to the 33-tooth pulley. Now it's a bit higher. I've gotten over 50 a few times, on long, uninterrupted distances running no higher than 65. I've gotten as low as 32 running long distances (10 hours) at 75-82 mph. Riding style has a lot to do with it.   Logged     Earl in Catonsville, MD   The administrator has disabled public write access. #123486 406shark (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 63 Re:Only getting 37 MPG 3 Years, 8 Months ago   I know that since I installed slip-ons my in town mileage dropped. I love the sound the exhaust makes, and tend to be more aggressive with the throttle. Out on the interstate my mileage is great. Jeff   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/09/24 10:36 By 406shark.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #123487 hardone2get (User) Who care's what you ride! Just ride! Platinum Boarder Posts: 2132 Re:Only getting 37 MPG 3 Years, 8 Months ago   Shacky I have an 00 and your getting what I have gotten for 8 years now. I have gotten 40mpg a couple of times due to tailwind pushing me and as low as 32 with a head wind. I have tried running the entire tank full and never getting above 55mph and never hammering on the throttle and still only got 38mpg. So I think that your right in the ball park with your numbers. If you look at Yamaha's specs gas mileage figures for the R* your right there. These guys that say they get 200 miles on a tank full are in my opinion extremely lucky and are not of the norm. Danny   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #123512 MitchellNJ (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 331 Re:Only getting 37 MPG 3 Years, 8 Months ago   I can hit 200 on a tank but only if I fill it as far as possible and run down about 25-30 miles through reserve. I've only seen 200 once but typically can run into the high 180's to 190's. I found that I have about another 1/4-1/2 gallon left over so I could get around 215-220 but I have no reason to push that. I do 55 miles one way to work at around 75-80mph with little variation in speed. 2007 Roadstar 1700 Midnight Silverado   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #123516 Questcap (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 3209 Re:Only getting 37 MPG 3 Years, 8 Months ago   I tend to be quite a relaxed and laid-back kind of rider, usually between 35 and 45, and using third and fourth alot. What do I get? Typically 43 to 46. When I go a distance, and I'm still not going fast, rarely over 50, and still not out of fourth, I get 49. I'm thinking of switching in a 31 tooth this Winter to make my bike more flexible for my kind of riding.   Logged     Sig pic deleted - larger than 450 pixels and 50 kb   The administrator has disabled public write access. #123524 slyguy (User) What happens in the garage stays in the garage. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1869 Re:Only getting 37 MPG 3 Years, 8 Months ago   I average about 42-45 MPG. When my bike was stock, I was getting about 35-38MPG. I ride pretty hard too. Most of my mileage is highway and average about 70-75 on the freeway.   Logged     2004 Road Star Silverado (original owner), over 55K mostly trouble-free miles Patriot Guard Rider, IBA Member, Star Touring & Riding   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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