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Re: [ST] What's *your* mileage?



I'd be interested in this, but can everyone make sure to post whether 
they are using US Gallons or UK Gallons.  There's a HUGE difference 
between the two.  Well over 10%.

I get about 43-50 mpg (UK Gallon).  50 on longer runs.

Andrew

aronnmail-list@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> This post prompted me to ask: what sort of mileage to
> most of you folks get?  I picked up my '00 RS several
> months ago, and the mileage seems to fluctuate between
> about 38-43, averaging pretty much 40 mpg.  That seems
> a bit low to me compared to other claims I've heard
> (e.g., the quoted post), but on the other hand I'm a
> tall (6' 5"), heavy (230 lbs.) guy (meaning more wind
> resistance and more weight to shove around), and I
> don't exactly ride at a slow or constant speed.
> 
> What's your experience?
> 
> -Aron
> 
> --- RedDawg <RedDawgST@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Has anyone had the problem of reduced mileage over
>>time that has been
>>resolved?
>>
>>I used to get 50mpg, and it went to about 46 mpg
>>when I changed the
>>front
>>sprocket to a 17 tooth, fair enough. But over the
>>course of the last
>>year or so, the mileage has been slowly going down.
>>I am now getting
>>under 40mpg.
> 
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