Re: [ST] fuel guage/mileage

[Neil Lindsey <Neil.Lindsey@xxxxxxx>]

hi -

odometers are quite accurate on most motorcycles, Triumph included, but I 
suppose a gps could expose a small error if the measurement sample is large 
enough

otoh, most speedos register about 8% high (give or take), erroring on the 
side of safety and 'optimism' ;-)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rusty Ford" <rford@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: [ST] fuel guage/mileage


> 85-105. Above 105 the Touring Windscreen shakes a lot on the sides. My
> load is a Cortech tailbag for laptop and files, and sometimes a tank bag
> for extra clothing. To be fair, I haven't factored in odometer error,
> but don't think it amounts to much. Listed speed is per gps, translating
> to 5100-6300 rpm. I very seldom twist the throttle more than halfway.
> This would be the perfect road bike if only I could sit up a bit more.
>
> Jim Crate wrote:
>
>>On Apr 16, 2007, at 9:07 PM, Rusty Ford wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>My 2001 ST has stock sprockets, D & D pipe with tune, always over
>>>50 mpg
>>>in mostly fast highway riding. 56 best.
>>>Generally agreed that the earlier 955's give better mpg's, and of
>>>course
>>>carry more fuel.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>What do you consider "fast highway riding"?
>>
>>On my trip up north last summer, I got around 40-42 mpg fast highway
>>riding (90-100), and 45-50 in the mountains, pretty heavily loaded.
>>I thought I would never run out of gas once I hit curvy roads, from
>>the lower average speed with the increased range!
>>
>>Most of my riding here in FL is fast highway riding, and I usually
>>get around 40-42 mpg.  If I run out most of a tank in town, I've
>>gotten up to 45, but that is very rare.
>>
>>Jim
>>2001 ST with stock sprockets and Triumph carbon pipe
>>
>>
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