Mileage with baffle work
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Squid
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Mileage with baffle work
Hey
So I drilled some holes in my outer baffle wall around where the spout is and the sound is good but with increased ease of air flow out shouldn't I get better gas mileage?? I think it got a little worse. Or for that matter do any of you guys with aftermarket pipes get better gas mileage??
So I drilled some holes in my outer baffle wall around where the spout is and the sound is good but with increased ease of air flow out shouldn't I get better gas mileage?? I think it got a little worse. Or for that matter do any of you guys with aftermarket pipes get better gas mileage??
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Superstock
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Florida
Re: Mileage with baffle work
I have brought the Bird to a couple of Gassoholics Anonymous meetings and she is still in denial.
It's a loosing battle...the Super Hawk is a Super Lush when it come to mileage...just get a second job and enjoy
It's a loosing battle...the Super Hawk is a Super Lush when it come to mileage...just get a second job and enjoy
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SuperBike
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Fort Wayne, IN
Better flow producing better gas mileage is a myth. More flow means more power. That power, in this case, does not come from better efficiency so much as being able to push more air/fuel into the combustion chambers. What does more fuel mean? My results are that it gets worse mileage by about 3-4mpg. At 30-35mpg it still does WAY better than most cars!
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MotoGP
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From: Gainesville FLA.
They're not the best but one of the main reasons is the 2 huge carbs under the tank. A fuel injected twin will get a little better gas milege but for the most part any large engine mortorcycle that gets ridden won't be the best a MPG.
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Superstock
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This may not be exactly accurate but it gives a good overall comparison.
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/Motor...uide/index.htm
Big jugs just cost more no matter if it is measured by the gallon or the cup. See Victoria's Secret for the latter comparison. :wink:
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