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Old 07-06-2007, 05:39 AM
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What range RPM do you usually cruise in? Im 3-4k.
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Old 07-06-2007, 06:21 AM
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Sounds about right.
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Old 07-06-2007, 06:54 AM
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6th gear, 75mph@4400....that's with up 2 in rear...
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So what kind of oil are you using when you cruise at that RPM?
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Old 07-06-2007, 06:56 AM
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Yup... 4ish. Maybe 5 if I want to make an impression.
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Old 07-06-2007, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kickinchicken996
So what kind of oil are you using when you cruise at that RPM?
I dont use oil.
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Old 07-06-2007, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ali_squidz
I dont use oil.
Come on, you gotta lube it up with something...
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Between 4k and 5k
It's a sportbike so I feel like I should ride it like one.
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Old 07-06-2007, 09:24 AM
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For commuting purposes I can ussually lug it at about 3,500, 70 -75 mph. That way I can get 44 mpg.
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Originally Posted by Kendrick
For commuting purposes I can ussually lug it at about 3,500, 70 -75 mph. That way I can get 44 mpg.
How in the Hell are you at 3500 rpms going 70-75mph???
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Originally Posted by kickinchicken996
Come on, you gotta lube it up with something...
Actually it's better to not use any oil, especially as the rpms rise...more drag on the moving parts=less power.
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Old 07-06-2007, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by captainchaos
Actually it's better to not use any oil, especially as the rpms rise...more drag on the moving parts=less power.
that makes Way too much sense...*shaking head* why didn't I think of that....
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Oil adds weight too.. C'mon KC..
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Run with just enough gas to get where you're going.. no oil.. and yellow paint... I can practically pick the bike up with one arm..
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Originally Posted by kickinchicken996
How in the Hell are you at 3500 rpms going 70-75mph???
yeah! I am at 4 grand at 70 mph on the nose. I get max 28 mpg.
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Old 07-06-2007, 11:01 AM
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Yeah, you're right I'm at about 3500 in the 55 mph zone and 4000 at the 65 mph zone. Two tanks in a row I've gotten 44 mpg though. I was afraid my RLOD was D for a bit.
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mechanics tip: always lube before insertion with some type of oil

stock, 6th, 4k rpm, 70mph, or just a little more for 80mph. D & D's seem pretty quiet in that range while wearing ear plugs. I consistently average 42-45mpg.
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Originally Posted by kickinchicken996
Come on, you gotta lube it up with something...
He rubs the engine with Cheetah blood before every ride. It makes it go faster.
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Originally Posted by rideawn
mechanics tip: always lube before insertion with some type of oil

stock, 6th, 4k rpm, 70mph, or just a little more for 80mph. D & D's seem pretty quiet in that range while wearing ear plugs. I consistently average 42-45mpg.
the other day I was testing my clutch with roll-ons in 6th on the highway. 5,000rpm=90mph (indicated) I got to 6000 doing almost 120. I got to work fast. but anyway I guess I'm the obnoxious guy cause I don't usually let it go below 4000rpm. I just never cared how loud I was. I knew I wasn't loud enough to get pulled over and that's all that mattered. I cruise around 5-6000rpm. at 6 she's kinda gving me that "**** or get off the pot" impresson. but I don't like how the motor feels when its lugging around below 4. in 2nd and 1st I'll let it but not in 3rd or higher.
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Same with me,

Im +2 in the rear, about 4-5k on the interstate... or 6 if im in a hurry

and I rarely get more than 32 mpg.
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