[ST] Your mileage

[Ken Thompson <kentmpsonmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 09:55 PM 9/3/02, you wrote:
>That particular leg was pretty straightforward (and pretty straight) 
>Nevada desert highway, averaging about 90.  My 2000 RS was carrying 
>myself, sleeping bag, tent, sleeping mat, soft panniers and tank bag, call 
>it 275 pounds all told.

You're kidding right.  Going 90 and carrying stuff takes power and uses 
gas.  Also if the gas you used is MTBE laden, you get less mileage.  I 
suspect there is absolutely nothing wrong with your bike.  Now take all 
that stuff off, avoid strong headwinds and go a steady 65 mph and see if 
your mileage doesn't return magically.  Remember, bikes are aerodynamically 
crap at higher speeds.

Ken T. from Ca.

You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then
used against you.

95' Trident, 96' Virago 11, 99' Triumph Sprint ST, 02' Bonneville
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