Why do the later model bikes get better mileage??
#1
Why do the later model bikes get better mileage??
Looks like there may be a simple answer to why the owners of the later model bikes get better mileage than the earlier ones..... found this bulletin while looking for the old carb bulletin......
Service Bulletin 248809 for Honda DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | AutoMD
2003 Honda Vtr1000f Digital Instrument Panel Service Bulletin 248809
NHTSA: Action Number: 10032953 Service Bulletin Number: 248809
So now I know why some guys report the 40+ mpg........ and makes me feel much better that mine is in the 30's while cruising......
Service Bulletin 248809 for Honda DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | AutoMD
2003 Honda Vtr1000f Digital Instrument Panel Service Bulletin 248809
NHTSA: Action Number: 10032953 Service Bulletin Number: 248809
- Report Date:
May 09, 2008 - Component:
Digital Instrument Panel
So now I know why some guys report the 40+ mpg........ and makes me feel much better that mine is in the 30's while cruising......
#3
Ha! the best improvement is 15/43! gets you great mileage
Seriously, I run 16/43 and my speedometer is corrected. This results in my odometer under reporting by just over 5%. My 43 mile commute shows up as 40.5. Uncorrected I get 39mpg, corrected this is about 41. Not just cruisin, but not flogging it either - all secondary 45 -55mph roads generally going 55 - 65mph with typically 2 or 3 forays to 100+
this commute is very consistent and yields 128 miles (uncorrected) to the yellow low gas light.
Dynojet by PO, flocommander, billet stacks, +4 advancer and BMC street. And this on 87!
Seriously, I run 16/43 and my speedometer is corrected. This results in my odometer under reporting by just over 5%. My 43 mile commute shows up as 40.5. Uncorrected I get 39mpg, corrected this is about 41. Not just cruisin, but not flogging it either - all secondary 45 -55mph roads generally going 55 - 65mph with typically 2 or 3 forays to 100+
this commute is very consistent and yields 128 miles (uncorrected) to the yellow low gas light.
Dynojet by PO, flocommander, billet stacks, +4 advancer and BMC street. And this on 87!
Last edited by Stevebis1; 08-26-2011 at 01:23 PM.
#4
Looks like there may be a simple answer to why the owners of the later model bikes get better mileage than the earlier ones..... found this bulletin while looking for the old carb bulletin......
Service Bulletin 248809 for Honda DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | AutoMD
2003 Honda Vtr1000f Digital Instrument Panel Service Bulletin 248809
NHTSA: Action Number: 10032953 Service Bulletin Number: 248809
So now I know why some guys report the 40+ mpg........ and makes me feel much better that mine is in the 30's while cruising......
Service Bulletin 248809 for Honda DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | AutoMD
2003 Honda Vtr1000f Digital Instrument Panel Service Bulletin 248809
NHTSA: Action Number: 10032953 Service Bulletin Number: 248809
- Report Date:
May 09, 2008 - Component:
Digital Instrument Panel
So now I know why some guys report the 40+ mpg........ and makes me feel much better that mine is in the 30's while cruising......
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