Obby Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 This doesn't make much sense? After the HID install, I got 38mpg??? I've never got 38mpg. Always 36mpg or lower. Actually hit 200mi before refilling!!! I did change the oil, i guess that could help, but nothing else was done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 It's real simple. The HID cuts through the darkness creating less resistance, therefore better mileage. Sheesh gotta explain everything to you guys :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 Eureka! That may actually be it! Ever since I got my HID installed, cars have been pulling out of my way when lane splitting on my commute (ie. less on/off gas). -Obby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2o player Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 The HID draws less power and your alternator dose not have to work as hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beondwacko Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Speaking of MPG ,,, I commuted this whole last week ( except for one day ) and I was very gentle on the throttle. I only avaraged 34mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPeteXX Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I got right at about 49-50 mpg on my ride to Daytona and back. Average speed was about 95-105 mph most of the way. The return trip was from about 12am-3am. Little to no traffic. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 I got right at about 49-50 mpg on my ride to Daytona and back. Average speed was about 95-105 mph most of the way. The return trip was from about 12am-3am. Little to no traffic. Â Rich Dude that is impossible. You must have been rev'ing in the 6k or 7k range. The birds just don't get that kind of mileage at those rev's :? . Ps. I put 40lbs. in the tires, now I'm getting just about 39mpg (mostly hwy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDosdorian Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I got right at about 49-50 mpg on my ride to Daytona and back. Average speed was about 95-105 mph most of the way. The return trip was from about 12am-3am. Little to no traffic. Â Rich Dude that is impossible. You must have been rev'ing in the 6k or 7k range. The birds just don't get that kind of mileage at those rev's :? . Ps. I put 40lbs. in the tires, now I'm getting just about 39mpg (mostly hwy). No, It's possible. It's basically all downhill. Lot's of air in tires, gear it high, wind at your back, get up to speed and just coast. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I got right at about 49-50 mpg on my ride to Daytona and back. Average speed was about 95-105 mph most of the way. The return trip was from about 12am-3am. Little to no traffic. Rich Dude that is impossible. You must have been rev'ing in the 6k or 7k range. The birds just don't get that kind of mileage at those rev's :? . Ps. I put 40lbs. in the tires, now I'm getting just about 39mpg (mostly hwy). No, It's possible. It's basically all downhill. Lot's of air in tires, gear it high, wind at your back, get up to speed and just coast. :wink: He's also on a 97XX. :wink: until recently it was not possible on a FI bird. :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPeteXX Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Sorry guys. My math was incorrect. I filled up after going 158 miles. I put in 3.4 gallons of fuel. That's only 46.4705 mpg. Tire's propertly inflated. Fresh oil. No stops. Slowest speeds were 65-75 when going through known po-po radar areas. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 For the record, I usually get in the neighborhood of 47-48mph with soft saddle bag tri-pack going 80-85mph indicated... At closer to 100, it's more like 45-46mpg... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 Sorry guys. My math was incorrect. I filled up after going 158 miles. I put in 3.4 gallons of fuel. That's only 46.4705 mpg. Tire's propertly inflated. Fresh oil. No stops. Slowest speeds were 65-75 when going through known po-po radar areas. Rich That's still incredible in my book. Hell, my XT600 only got 40mpg. Hrmmm... Must be all the wheelies! Looks like I'm going to have to look for a new bike soon... Like one of these!!! I hear it get's 50mph :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPeteXX Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I saw that new bike over at Daytona speedway last weekend. That is one big bitch !! No HP numbers or any real performance information was posted. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azxx Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 For the record, I usually get in the neighborhood of 47-48mph with soft saddle bag tri-pack going 80-85mph indicated... At closer to 100, it's more like 45-46mpg...Mike That's about the same as my 98 XX, jetted on a dyno, K&N and stock muffs drilled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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