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| gdp | | Set |  | | Reg. Date | : | 13/03/2013 | | Posts | : | 136 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 12:57 Post title : gas mileage | | | ...As a newbie, what kinda mileage should I expect?....Short TORS, download, K&N,...basic bird....had been getting 38-40, but now that I'm cruising to work at 80-90 mph, it's dropped to 33 mpg....normal?......
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| Thatch | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 13:10 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: gdp) | | | Sounds a bit low with your setup. The one big variable you didn't include was your size/weight and the displacement (16 or 17 hundred?) With an average size guy and your mods 38-44 is the 'normal' range. I'm big so I tend to be more in the 35-38 range but my bike is more heavily modified than yours and I'm running the big bore kit.
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| gdp | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 13/03/2013 | | Posts | : | 136 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 14:48 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: Thatch) | | | ...It's a 1600...I weigh 220.... commuting, 50miles a day , mainly on the freeway, 70-90 mph...also , I had removed the airbox seal....But it seems low to me too, as I ride kinda easy on the throttle with mpg on my mind...has the stock Triumph mid-screen....can't figure it out...
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| Oak | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 03/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 551 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 14:59 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: gdp) | | | I've never worked out mpg but when Sean met me at my house on Sunday, he had already travelled about 40 miles and my tank was full. By the end of the day we had roughly the same amount of miles left before empty. So it seems that there is a difference of about 30 or 40 miles per tank between a 1600 and 1700 (although I don't expect my straight through pipes help).
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 15:28 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: gdp) | | | Hmmm... only thing that jumps out at me is the screen. Is that a new addition?
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| Oak | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 03/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 551 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 15:34 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: Thatch) | | | Ah, good point. No, it's not new but I've never compared mileage between the 2 bikes before. Could be that?
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| Oak | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 03/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 551 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 15:40 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: Oak) | | | Actually, thinking about it, another thing might be that Sean was able to keep the revs fairly even in front. I dropped back when there were puddles of melting snow (and there were a lot) to keep his spray off my bike, then had to catch up.
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| gdp | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 13/03/2013 | | Posts | : | 136 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 16:29 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: Oak) | | | ...so, GDP here, anybody with what could be causing a substandard mileage per gallon?....
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 16:39 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: gdp) | | | No personal knowledge of the mileage difference with the screen as I don't run one. It just seemed a large wall moving through the air might block more air than a body (of course it might create a more smooth airflow pattern and actually improve it as well, probably all depends on the particular screen and even the angle it's mounted at) Just throwing out possible ideas.
Sounds like the results you got were from a single ride. You'll have the occasional outlier when you are tracking MPG. You might of filled up on a bit of a hill, used a different pump that shut off at a different time, might of had crap gas... hard to say. Just keep track of it over time and see how it averages out. Then you'll know if you've got something to be concerned about.
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| PES | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 03/01/2009 | | Posts | : | 927 | | Location | : | Tulsa, OK, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 16:50 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: gdp) | | | I'm guessing it's your speed. I don't know where you live and what the speed limit is, but try going 65 mph for a week and see what kind of mileage you get. I know it's boring but at least you will know.
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 17:03 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: Thatch) | | | The only thing I would add is,your mileage will vary depending on how you drive the machine,and according to temperature, colder temps,verses warmer temps.I kind of drive like an old lady when I ride,only lightly twisting the throttle.My shift points are usually between 1500-2500 rpm and I usually run on the highway at 65-70 mph.I also have a bigger windscreen.But I usually get any wheres between 50-55 mpg in the warmer temps.In the cold temps,I get any wheres between 35 and 45 mpg,again depending on temperature and how I drive it. Dave!!!
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| gdp | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 13/03/2013 | | Posts | : | 136 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 17:21 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: davetac1) | | | ...could be the combo of 48 F and drivin 90 mph....er uh...ha
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 17:30 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: gdp) | | | Yup!! That'll do it.  Dave!!!
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| SeanS | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 17/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,179 | | Location | : | Matlock, Derbyshire UK, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 17:38 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: Oak) | | |
Oak wrote:
Actually, thinking about it, another thing might be that Sean was able to keep the revs fairly even in front. I dropped back when there were puddles of melting snow (and there were a lot) to keep his spray off my bike, then had to catch up. |
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What you really mean is that my 1600 red bird was thrashing the arse of your 1700 bluebird.
There we go folks conclusive evidence, red birds are faster
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| zolti | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 18:03 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: gdp) | | |
gdp wrote:
...As a newbie, what kinda mileage should I expect?....Short TORS, download, K&N,...basic bird....had been getting 38-40, but now that I'm cruising to work at 80-90 mph, it's dropped to 33 mpg....normal?...... |
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with the 1600 i was getting about 55 mpg general hoofing about on the country roads and cruising around 70 on the motorway. however once over 70 and the mpg dropped like a stone.
i have never checked the 1700 but from reading the miles to go im getting a similar effect. eg today i had 151 to fill up after hoofing it on dual carraigeways but after 40 miles at a brisk pace on country roads the dial read 158 to go.
try commuting at 70 max for a couple of days and see what mpg you get. also if you are thrashing the beast to get up to speed you will be using map2 which is more thirsty.
to summarise i would say its sounds a bit low but if your accelerating hard to get to the 90 its probably not far off.
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| Oak | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 03/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 551 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 18:18 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: SeanS) | | |
SeanS wrote:
Oak wrote:
Actually, thinking about it, another thing might be that Sean was able to keep the revs fairly even in front. I dropped back when there were puddles of melting snow (and there were a lot) to keep his spray off my bike, then had to catch up. |
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What you really mean is that my 1600 red bird was thrashing the arse of your 1700 bluebird.
There we go folks conclusive evidence, red birds are faster |
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As Ivan pointed out on the other thread, the pedal cycle overtook me in Matlock. However, what he missed was that it was because I was waiting for you to catch up and saunter by
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| GerPa | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 1,919 | | Location | : | Mackay, Central Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 20:51 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: gdp) | | | The mileage depicted in the "Fuelly Tag "below is fairly standard for a 1600 with Shorties and a Sports Air cleaner. and normal highway speed of 105 to 110 KPH or in your speak 60 to 65 MPH.
| May-2011-1600, 20306 Tune, Mustang Vintage Solo Seat, Meerkat Cat Bypass, + Meerkat Modified Short TORS   ,K&N Air Cleaner,K&N Oil Filter, JBQ lifting system, Gold Plug Magnetic Sump Plug,Dart Fly screen, Rivco Risers, GiPro Gear Indicator, Breakaway Cruise Control, Avon ISO Grips, Scorpion Western Low Handlebars, Kury Switchblade Pegs, Garmin Zumo390LM,Michelin RC2 on Front RC 3 on ,Modified Rear Drive Pulley Hub Bearings (Mat1600/Alex4 Modification) Front Susp: Std & 7.5W Oil /126mm Air Gap & Rear:Hagon Nitro's with 26Kg/cm Springs + Lots of other "Bling" stuff.
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| John | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 20/05/2012 | | Posts | : | 84 | | Location | : | Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 21:09 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: gdp) | | | Im getting 40 mpg at 75mph on a 1600 with a mid screen. I'd say I'm medium build........ I have not checked it recently in colder weather, plus like you its hard keeping the speed down on a long straight road to work! I know its dropping off a fair bit above 80mph just from refuelling stops. Also note your note I believe there's a speed limit on the screen. I've got tiny stress cracks on the screen around the bolt holes, I'm planning to duck when it comes off
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| gdp | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 13/03/2013 | | Posts | : | 136 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 21:37 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: John) | | | ...so THAT's what's causing those cracks.....ha
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| Linkdog | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,995 | | Location | : | Groveland, FL., United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 22:23 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: gdp) | | | I normally get around 40-42 mpg. I'm 175 lbs. and I have a screen ( sorry Thatch ) But above 75 mph. it does get quite thirsty.
| Never drink from a cow with one udder! 2010 1600 Blue&White ( of course ) Long TORS and HP filter.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2013 - 23:54 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: Linkdog) | | |
Linkdog wrote:
I normally get around 40-42 mpg. I'm 175 lbs. and I have a screen ( sorry Thatch ) But above 75 mph. it does get quite thirsty. |
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Looking at your avatar pic maybe 175 pounds was a few years ago.  
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| Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,569 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2013 - 00:37 Post title : Re: gas mileage (Re: mat1600) | | |
mat1600 wrote:
Linkdog wrote:
I normally get around 40-42 mpg. I'm 175 lbs. and I have a screen ( sorry Thatch ) But above 75 mph. it does get quite thirsty. |
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Looking at your avatar pic maybe 175 pounds was a few years ago. |
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On any of our road trips, Rocket's Storm(colour challenged poor second cousin) uses more than my real original Thunderbird 1600. I'm taller, he is wider, so that probably equals out. We cruise between 100-125 kms/hour and I get consistently 50mpg.
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