Finally tried a tank of fuel while not in eco mode. Made a difference of 10% in fuel mileage--to the better!
Haven't had the engine over 4000 rpm yet- 125kph
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Finally tried a tank of fuel while not in eco mode. Made a difference of 10% in fuel mileage--to the better!
Haven't had the engine over 4000 rpm yet- 125kph
Now that I have about 1200 miles on the 2014, I am following Bob's suggestions on shifting at 2500 - 2700 rpms. It seems like I am shifting way to soon, BUT, it works and the :spyder2: does not seem to be lugging.
I am thinking it is like driving some of those 18 wheelers where they seem to shift every couple of seconds--due to the low rpm range.
In four tanks of gas, I got 37 mpg on the first two, and 38 mpg on the second two. Tomorrow, I fill again and check the mileage.
I am planning on running up to 2000 miles shifting the way I have been. After 2000 miles, I am going to try shift points at 3000 rpms and see what happens. I am interested in power band/fuel economy results. Time will tell. :thumbup:
:shocked: Doesn't it feel strange (In a GOOD way!), to be pulling gears so quickly? :2thumbs:
It's not in the book: just use the "seat of your pants", to decide... :thumbup:
Everybody has their own riding style, and the 1330s aren't the least bit fussy about their operating rpm levels.
But I shift early... EVERY early!! nojoke
newbie here and checking out past threads, I shift my F3 no less than 4K and don't cruise less than 3K, I had a Triumph 1050 3 cylinder much like the 1330, mileage was worse with shifts less than what I use with the 1330 so I'm using it for my guide line
Interesting to see this older thread brought back. Checked out my two posts and have a new update.
Been driving my 2014 since April of that year. Now at 28,000 miles and in winter layup.
I now shift at 3500 for all gears and try to keep the operation in that range. 65 in sixth will give that 3500. Faster of course will give higher rpm's.
My mileage is a tad below 39--and I have been accused by Linda (who drives a 998) of going to fast and blowing her doors off. I finally got her to drive the 14 this year. She still prefers her 998. :yes:
Eco mode is a pain------------. I much prefer to keep my eyes up and on the road. Shifting between 3,500 and 4,552( :joke::joke::joke:) RPM's seems good for average riding. ( what ever that is ). Running the motor up to 7k once in a while won't hurt anything. Not exactly a V-Max on boost thoughnojoke
Lew L