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« on: May 01, 2011, 05:59:48 PM » |
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Went for a ride with a friend today in north GA, rode up to dahlonega for lunch then over to Amicalola falls. I filled up before I left, then friend needed gas 50 miles in and I've never been one to pass a gas station so I filled up again, took a half gallon. Thought that was a bit fishy so I stoped again 50 miles later, another half gallon.
Count my blessings, or fix my rusted out mufflers?
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« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2011, 06:48:56 PM » |
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50 mpg isn't unheard of...check your plugs to gauge the running condition of the engine.
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« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2011, 06:50:35 PM » |
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50 miles to a half gallon, so 100 mpg
I'll check the plugs
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« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2011, 06:53:54 PM » |
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Oh...sorry, I misread/my math isn't the greatest.
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« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2011, 07:03:36 PM » |
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Just checked the plugs, recently replaced and look fine, so i suppose it's safe
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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2011, 07:08:36 PM » |
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Ok, so how accurate is your odometer?
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« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2011, 07:13:53 PM » |
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The original gauges are missing entirely, I use a Trailtech Vapor for tach and speedo, calibrated to GPS so it should be reasonably accurate.
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« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2011, 07:15:06 PM » |
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Well dang...guess you have a real gas saver on your hands.  |
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« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2012, 08:36:44 AM » |
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The original gauges are missing entirely, I use a Trailtech Vapor for tach and speedo, calibrated to GPS so it should be reasonably accurate.
Not to jump off topic, but how do you like the Trail Tech Vapor. I have been looking into them, and they seem great, but I dont think they make a model for the '85 cb450, which is the only snag right now. Let alone one with GPS. Really interested on how you hooked it up. |
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