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When did your Spyder "loosen-up"?
For it's first 10,000 miles or so; my Spyder averaged 39.3 mpg.
After the trip to Missouri at the end of April, I noticed that it was getting noticeably better fuel mileage.
Since I hit 13,000 miles: it's been averaging 41.6 mpg.
When did you guys notice that things had loosened-up, and your bike was ready to start running the way that you knew it could?
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Just turned 10,000 on the 1330 - got three tankfuls at 41 plus MPG
I was thinking that it finally was "broke in". Either that or it always 'seems' to run better after a fresh oil change
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Maybe you blew the 'carbon' out on your trip to Spyderfest?
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
For it's first 10,000 miles or so; my Spyder averaged 39.3 mpg.
After the trip to Missouri at the end of April, I noticed that it was getting noticeably better fuel mileage.
Since I hit 13,000 miles: it's been averaging 41.6 mpg.
When did you guys notice that things had loosened-up, and your bike was ready to start running the way that you knew it could?
Every now and then you need to open her up a little?
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at 2500 miles and new oil it seems to shift up and down quieter. never been
less than 38 mpg since i got it and mostly 2 up. never rode w/o a helmet till
last night. noisier than anything else ive ever had.
2015 rts-white pearl- mods- '16 F3 fat 6 chrome wheels,
and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
[joyce & irvin toms]
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MPG Figuration Method
What method are you using to figure mileage? I've got a 2015 Rt with a little over 1,500 mi, and I'm getting 30-31 mpg. The display reads something higher but I don't get anywhere near that number when I top off the tank and divide miles by gallons. Perhaps this is because; its still breaking in, my computing method is faulty, or its my driving style...
Steve
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I don't remember exact mileage for the engine getting more loose. The 998 gets 31 or so and the 1330 gets 39 or so. Both now have 23,000 miles plus on the odometer.
This summer, we have not gone on any longer trips. I can do between 70 and 100 miles and I have to get off. Hopefully, that will be fixed by next riding season.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Don't know. ..!!
I never paid attention to mpg's till I came here and saw how worried everyone was... performance wise..as I made mods to the electical and air systems. The handling for the same reason. I always ryde my vehicles the way I will ryde them from day one. Then having had many vehicles getting only 8 to 10 miles to the gallon 31 avg is just awesome.. sooo gotta bow out of this one with "I don't really know"...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Originally Posted by Uruzgan
What method are you using to figure mileage? I've got a 2015 Rt with a little over 1,500 mi, and I'm getting 30-31 mpg. The display reads something higher but I don't get anywhere near that number when I top off the tank and divide miles by gallons. Perhaps this is because; its still breaking in, my computing method is faulty, or its my driving style...
Steve
old math. they used to call it division back in the 50's and 60's.--irv
2015 rts-white pearl- mods- '16 F3 fat 6 chrome wheels,
and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
[joyce & irvin toms]
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When the the gas gauge goes down, I stop for gas. From the looks of things, I need to do a better job planning my trips so that they are all downhill and the wind to my back.
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Not sure how to measure... I think I get less on my f3s
Live, Love, and Ride! God Bless!
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Now 2014 RT Limited Cognac
Was 2008 GS SM5
Don Garbarino
Cup Holder
GPS locking holder
Mud flap
Modified KNOTT grill
Phone holder and charger
Trailer hitch
Dual air horn
Auxiliary fuse box with relays
Heated clothing controller
volt/oil pressure gauge
Sequential signals in mirror
Tri Axis Handle bars
Baja Ron anti sway bar/heim links
shorty antenna
And many more
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And then you hit a headwind and get run when you only get 32 MPG..
I know its hard to get an accurate MPG on one tank, and this weekend we had a run of 160 miles mostly into the wind at 70 mph..... result - took 5 gals after the 160 mile run.. Speed and air resistance does take its toll on energy required...but Premium gas was cheap in Oklahoma
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My F3's--did my 1st oil change at 2200 mi, I will say the F3's has ran better with more miles on it, Initially it shifted slow--long delay--30 mpg. Now it shifts much quicker and I'm guessing mpg is 33-34 mpg. I haven't been on a long trip but I believe 40 mpg would be possible if I stayed below 75 mph on the freeway. 1st 500-1000 miles were the worst. 1330 likes to run loose.
Darrell
2015 F3's , two 12 volt power outlets Orange & Black
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Seat of the pants, I get upper 30's. 2K miles. Mostly 2 up and we ride like it is stolen!
Need to do more traveling
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I've got 13,400 miles on my 2015 RTS and it's getting around 35 mpg. I've wanted to ask ya'll what rpm is where you try to keep it at? I try to keep it at 3000 rpm and rarely goose it above 4000 rpm (hard to hold onto her above that, it really wants to roll me off the back end). It really pulls hard from 3000 rpm. However, I do often find it above 4000 rpm when I've forgotten to shift up (damn that C.R.S.!).
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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Revalden, I got 40 mpg day one on my first tank. I've also gotten a couple of 32 mpg tanks since then. Those were mostly 70 mph on the freeway running against a head wind. Many conditions effect mpg but I bounce around in the high 30's and low low 40's. I shift between 2.5k and 3k rpm most of the time and hover around 3k when in 6th gear. Pressing the corners in twisties and running high rpm's will suck gas like it's going out of style. My days of riding hot are behind me now so my equipment and gas last longer these days. However, when my warrantee is up, I'm going to get a ecu flash 2. Why? Just because I can! I've shifted at 7k a few times and it's fun bit it is also scary.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 10-23-2019 at 02:42 PM.
Reason: Removed 'collateral damage' quote. ;)
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