Subject: Fuel Consumption
Author: brian c
Date: Apr 12, 2005, 7:17 AM
Post ID: 1718688369
I just completed a 1000 mile ride this weekend on the '74 LAPD and
noticed something really strange with my fuel use- for the first 500
miles or so I believe I was getting 42mpg- then on my way home, it
dropped to around 28mpg- I have not been tracking it too much around
town the last few months, but from my last longer trip I remember it
being around 40mpg (which seems about the same for most of the
loopframes I have owned) So I can't figure out what caused the sudden
drop- because the bike is running exactly the same as it was before as
far as I can tell. I checked the tire pressure and I didn't add anything
to my bike during the trip like luggage or anything (but I doubt it
would have that much of an effect). There was no change in altitude
during the trip and I was driving the same speeds during the whole trip.
Does not seem to be leaking gas anywhere either. WTF???? Any suggestions
appreciated,
Brian
near Berkeley, CA
'72 Eldo
'74 Eldo
'95 1100sport
'73 v7sport project