Triumphrat

robnobrakes · 04-21-2007, 01:40 AM

I've just checked my fuel consumption over a tankfull of petrol. 47.31 miles per gallon, which I am more than happy about since I've been thrashing the bike mercilessly since I picked it up with the new carbs.

I never checked the fuel consumption with the stock carbs, so I don't know how it compares.

sweatmachine · 04-21-2007, 01:48 AM

aftermarket carbs deliver a more precise mixture, therefore better performance and better MPG's (if you stay off the throttle).

robnobrakes · 04-21-2007, 02:01 AM

Over 50 mpg should be possible, ridden with more restraint, not that I can restrain myself much :wink:

Fuel consumption is not at the top of my list of priorities, but it is a bonus all the same, and helping to save the planet :hammer:

[ This message was edited by: robnobrakes on 2007-04-21 00:02 ]

sweatmachine · 04-21-2007, 02:08 AM

plus you have that tall gearing.

Me, I have a 17t up front an a +1 tooth at the rear. My bike is geared low and I love it.

robnobrakes · 04-21-2007, 02:59 AM

The taller gearing does keep the revs down at highway speeds, aiding fuel economy. The accelleration through the gears does not appear to have suffered with the taller gearing, and I still often look for another gear when in 5th!!! If I lowered the gearing, or returned it to stock, the bike would run out of revs just when the bike is getting into its stride.

oz-brit · 04-21-2007, 06:38 AM

Just feel I have to qualify the fact to the predominant US audience we are talking in british mpgs and not US. 1 british mpg is 0.83 US.

thumper723 · 04-21-2007, 12:12 PM

That's ~39.3 MPG for US riders.

Not bad, considering my T100 gets about the same commuting to work. (I used to get 47ish, but can't trace down why I lost so much mileage)

bonnieblackinfl · 04-21-2007, 12:38 PM

Mine gets right at 50mpg with the HSR's on the highway @70-75mph. Around town I get around 46mpg as long as I don't get twisty with my hand.

Greg

thumper723 · 04-21-2007, 02:06 PM

I used to get a consistent 47ish commuting from 9A & 17 to NS Mayport.

Now, getting 40is doing essentially the same ride. Still trying to find the culprit, but it's been like that for over year.

BeastInBlack · 04-21-2007, 08:36 PM

what we need is a custom 6 speed gearbox :-D