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[TomB985]

Thanks guys.

For the heck of it I went out and tried BoilerAnimal's advice and kept it in 4th and cruised around 62 MPH. About 40 miles and she was ready for gas, and to my surprise I recorded the first tank yet over 30 MPG.

I don't get it, but I'll take it. Tried a tank of 87 octane tonight to see what kind of difference octane makes. Noticed an immediate difference at WOT as I came up to speed. Curious to see my fuel economy for this tank.

[BoilerAnimal]

Thanks guys.

For the heck of it I went out and tried BoilerAnimal's advice and kept it in 4th and cruised around 62 MPH. About 40 miles and she was ready for gas, and to my surprise I recorded the first tank yet over 30 MPG.

I don't get it, but I'll take it. Tried a tank of 87 octane tonight to see what kind of difference octane makes. Noticed an immediate difference at WOT as I came up to speed. Curious to see my fuel economy for this tank.

Seems to defy logic but it is what it is.

Stay away from the cheap stuff..........your Spyder will love you for it!

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Thanks guys.

For the heck of it I went out and tried BoilerAnimal's advice and kept it in 4th and cruised around 62 MPH. About 40 miles and she was ready for gas, and to my surprise I recorded the first tank yet over 30 MPG.

I don't get it, but I'll take it. Tried a tank of 87 octane tonight to see what kind of difference octane makes. Noticed an immediate difference at WOT as I came up to speed. Curious to see my fuel economy for this tank.

Gas mileage goes up and down like a kid on a trampoline. The Spyders are very sensitive to driving conditions. I had mileages ranging from a low of 13 to a high of 30 with my 2013 RT. Speed is a HUGE factor, as is head wind, number of riders, and pulling a trailer. Based on my experience I would say focusing on gas mileage is an exercise in futility because of the variability from day to day and tank to tank. In fact, there was so much variability in it I could never tell if mileage was really affected by premium vs. regular, or ethanol vs. non-ethanol.

[Tango]