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Old 04-08-2008, 01:52 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Oh no, gas mileage again

Here is an interesting observation re; gas mileage for the Bonnie. I usually prefer to ride two lane roads with little or no traffic. Calif. speed limit on most of these roads is 55mph. MPG has been high 30s. Mileage on mybike is nearing 1000. Sat. I went on a run that involved almost all nfreeway at 65-70 mph limits. MPG was 41.7, and I was packing double. Could it be that the Bonnie just likes to stretch its legs and is happiest at speed??
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Old 04-08-2008, 10:41 AM   #2 (permalink)
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sounds like it's definately trying to tell you something
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Thumbs up Mpg

Sounds like its srarting to break in? Using ethanol will give a little less MPG as well.
Keep the tires up to pressure as well!
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