flb_78 Posted May 13, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 13, 2011 In the Texas panhandle, I was lucky to get 30mpg on my 99 RSV, but here Kentucky Im averaging in the high 30's with a new high of 39mpg on today's fill up. It's the first time I've ever ridden the bike 200 miles on the same tank of fuel. Maybe it's finally broken in with 101,700 miles on it. About this time last year, I was complaining about not getting 160 miles to a tank of fuel!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted May 13, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 13, 2011 Thanks for rubbing it in... show off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted May 13, 2011 Share #3 Posted May 13, 2011 I always knew there was something wrong with the air in Texas....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted May 13, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 13, 2011 I always knew there was something wrong with the air in Texas....... I think its all those chili cook offs .......:rotfl:\ brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcat Posted May 13, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 13, 2011 My 09 gets right about 40mpg. If I back off the throttle and keep her under 70mph I'll get 42-43mpg. BTW: I was stationed in the panhandle of Texas (Amarillo AFB) and I don't think the wind ever quit blowing the whole time I was there. As we all know, wind reeks havoc with gas mileage.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhand Posted May 13, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 13, 2011 I resemble those remarks about Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsmsrv Posted May 13, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 13, 2011 As we all know, wind reeks havoc with gas mileage.. Not if you're with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog170 Posted May 13, 2011 Share #8 Posted May 13, 2011 Well I am only getting 28 to 33 out of my 83. I cant help thinking that there is something wrong. But I am glad to hear that I do not live in Texas, would probably drop into the teens there. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankd Posted May 14, 2011 Share #9 Posted May 14, 2011 Shaun, How fast do you drive?? Are you sure you're 83 is running on all 4 cylinders? My 83 gives about 55 MPG @ 50MPH, about 42 MPG @ 70 MPH, and if I run a full tank at 85-90 MPH, it'll give me about 28-30 MPG. My 89 is about 1 MPG lower than the 83. Frank D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted May 15, 2011 Share #10 Posted May 15, 2011 On my '07, I will get 38 mpg cruising the highway at speeds between 75-80 on the speedo. As we all know, 75 to 80 translates to between 70-75 mph corrected speed. Not bad IMO for gas mileage. Next time, I really want to try going just 65 mph and see what my numbers are in terms of gas mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted May 15, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 15, 2011 I have clocked my milage pretty steady at 41mpg. I just synched my carbs yesterday first time since I aqquired the bike. The synch was way off hope to get better reading soon. I have not done long trips yet but I ride hard on first few gears and then cruise 5th gear 70- 80- 65 . I have a problem with staying oin one spot on the highway. I am afraiud [eople will frget I am there so I constantly change my speed. 96 rstc khromewerks slip ons, valves just done , synch just done.29500 miles. 36psi up front 39 on rear. 370lb guy solo riding bags but not much gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 15, 2011 Share #12 Posted May 15, 2011 Did you break your right wrist Forrest?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 15, 2011 Share #13 Posted May 15, 2011 "Brown Sugar" gets 40+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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