RE: [ST] WHOA NELLIE !!!! (Andy & Jack)

["Rick & Joyce" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Initially, I had the same response as James, until I did the math:
300/5.6=53.57mpgUS.  Now, I've had higher mileage than that before, so it's
feasible, though I wouldn't want to rely on getting that many miles without
having a back-up plan.

The riding days are fewer lately - currently it's raining with bright
sunshine - so keep them stories coming.

- --Rick in Oregon
  '01 Sprint ST

Matt wrote:
Yes - 300 miles.  Tappan Zee Bridge, NY to around Frederick, MD.  All
super-slab; no tolls (well one and that was EZ-Pass), no traffic.  Had
to hold steady 70-70mph due to car following me with gear, and car
didn't know where it was going.  So also, no extra gear/bags/etc.  The
tank was bone dry.  The only reason I pushed it was because 1) I had the
car behind me in case... and 2) I JUST REALLY WANTED TO DO IT!!

James wrote:
    300 miles on a single (cough, cough) tank of gas?

    Sorry, this Believer is an unbeliever.


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