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johnmcc

Sorry fellas, this is no titillating sex post, though there is a wrist involved...

My right wrist. The one where all it's at, supposedly.

Yep, I am the guy who gets 36 mpg and asked to those who claim 45, "how do you do it."

I normally go 75-80 and often above, and generally have fun with my 2007 America -- that's what I bought her for.

But the lousy mileage was a concern, and to see how much the right wrist was to blame, for the last tankful I drove at skateboard speed.

Shifting up at the last moment, killing the engine softly with my low revs. Elderly oriental gentleman and blue hairs zoomed by, other bikers probably thought I should get a Vespa. Not safe either, if you do 55 around the Beltway you are not keeping up, not a good thing...

Anyway, before, I hit 132 miles when the engine went put-put, and I started this morning's commute at 129 expecting to finish the 18 miles to work on the main tank.

Gee, there goes that theory. It took me only to 137.

FIVE lousy miles is all I got from all that suffering and humiliation.

It doesn't even take me to the nearest strip club. Screw that.

So much for "it's all in the wrist," guys.

I'm back, world.

Bottle_Fed

Give it time, as the engine breaks in things will get better. Does you car get better than 36mpg? If not, why is it such a big deal....stop sweating the small stuff and enjoy the ride.

Greg

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ToeCutter66

If you are so concerned about gas mileage to get one of those 49cc birth-control scooters.

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07 Bonnie Black

sweatmachine

my miles per gallon are low, but the smiles per gallon are endless!

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DrewDesign007

YES! YES! YES! - well put!

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Fraederichs

Be aware ethanol added fuel will get lousier milage than unadulterated fuel.

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CAPTDON

It will get better w/ oldage- miles!! ++1 on ethanol getting worse milage, but its not gonna change! Bonne runs real good on it- just gives a few MPG less. Like "Who cares" on a few miles? The smiles are what counts!!!! Ride & enjoy!!!!

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Orpheus

I dream of getting 36 mpg.

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Syynful

I keep my bike bone stock and have for a year now. Im guilty of extreme wrist twisting so I cant condemn you for the fun! But I noticed this spring (even though I rode at least once a week across the winter) that my MPG has increased from the paltry 36-38 to a whopping 47-50. I havent changed my driving habits at all either. I still give it the gas everytime I sit next to a little BMW who thinks that 0-60 is his domain and that my little bike wont keep up or beat him... yuppies you gotta love em! My point is that yes I firmly believe after time to break in, that your MPG will increase even with less than perfect driving habits. Just my 2 cents though. Either way kick back and enjoy the ride.. it could be worse after all my friend in his land rover gets a lovely 14mpg highway.

Cheers!™

nick_t

i ride my bike as hard as a newbie can, and i get 45 mpg, pretty much across the board. bone stock 'cept AI removed.

i commute every day on the bonnie, although i think that if i continue to ride to work, i'll pick up an old thumper that's easier to clean...

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06 Bonneville T100 (AI removed, snorkel IN, stock otherwise)