I also find that the gas mileage on my '98 T depends on how I drive. Commuting 29 miles each way to work I get between 37 and 41 mpg depending on whether I accelerate at the same rate as the cages or whether I smoke the cages. On the interstates I get 34-36 mpg going 75-80 mph but 1 to 2 mpg higher if I travel at 65-70. Funnily I get the best gas mileage when I am in the twisties. Despite getting on the throttle hard coming out of each turn I get 42-43 mpg on roads like the Dragon.
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Quote: Cooool ain't it!  Welcome to the forum Fredrider.
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Thanks for the welcome. I stumbled onto your newsgroup a few days ago. Already learned a bunch of useful things regarding noises, tires, exhausts, etc. Really appreciate it. Think I can add a few useful things, e.g. I have ridden many thousands of miles on both Mustang and Corbin seats. Will post my experiences with them soon. Thanks again for the welcome. It is good to be a part of such a knowledgable, enthusiastic, interactive group.
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Check out the "Okay Members It's Roll Call Time" thread, so I can put you on the map.
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When I first got my T I had just moved up from a 2000 750 ACE at 50+mpg . T was running at 36-38 range . I get better mileage riding 2-up ( my wife doesnt like to ride too fast ) . I average around 40mpg , have gotten as high as 46 and as low as 36 , depends on how I ride . I have a friend who has a 96 1100 ACE single pin and he gets 48 mpg so I guess I can't complain . I just start hunting a station when I hit 100 miles , about time to rest my tush any way . Black & Chrome 98 T
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Man, I am the obvious outlier here, I am LUCKY to get to 105 miles before I have to switch to reserve. MPG is my only b*tch about this otherwise great bike.
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I get right at 40 mpg. I agree that the range of the T leaves a little to be desired, but some of that probably comes from being used to the range of a Gold Wing. I haven't replaced the stock seat yet, so after a 100 miles it's not all that bad getting off to refuel.
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Posts: 1150 04/04/03 6:28 AM First Officer |
The previous owner must have rejetted the carbs on mine. I'm getting 33-34 AFTER adding the K&N, V&H and new plugs! True, I ran carb cleaner thru the first 3 tanks, but I should be getting around 40. I don't have a tach, but I've normally shift at 25, 45, 55 and 65 mph. Should I check to see if my brakes are dragging?
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Posts: 68 01/21/06 8:29 PM Tail Gunner |
[quote]getting on the throttle hard coming out of each turn [/quote]
Better than cool... it rocks! I had to run to Lowe's today. 7 miles there and 93 miles back. 44 mpg and I got home just before the rains hit. Life is good. Oh yeah.. and  
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Posts: 1898 01/22/06 6:39 AM First Officer |
Hey is Fredrider starting over since his move to maybe the second best riding part of the country? The Fredrider I know has way over 2000 posts and every one worth the reading. Can you do the same with this here ol' bo' as I would sure love to be able to throw my leg over Halfbreed again, Skip.
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Maybe it's the 'New' and 'Improved' Fred!
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Posts: 61 01/27/06 8:20 PM Road Captain |
I have had to switch over to reserve twice. Both times around 117. My best mileage was 44 my normal is around 37.
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Posts: 3994 06/02/06 2:00 AM |
Quote: Hmmm, must be the slingshot effect kicking in when comming out of a turn. You know, like water out of a hose. No spray nozzle and your lucky reach 12 inches, but with sprayer attached you can shoot 25 ft. Sorry Fred, just a little redneck logic comming out of me there.  Stan 1999 Ace Tourer (Silver over Black)
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I got 45 mpg, up to 48 mpg. In the past months, I got down to 40mpg. I shanged the plugs, which looked like it was burning rich, but still only get 40mpg.
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42-47 mpg on the last few tank fulls
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Patriot Guard Rider http://www.patriotguard.org/ 98' T Black & Chrome 69' Buick GS 400 Conv. " Never ride faster than your angel can fly" "Ask the American Indians what happens when you don't control immigration"
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Around 40 riding two up and 42-44 solo...It doesn't seem to matter where I am riding...Bob <><
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