jaynelson1
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Does anyone know any tricks to getting decent mileage out of the Siper Touring models??? I get anywhere between low 20's to high 20's, is the best I can get, after my 6000 mile service!
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ARtraveler
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The Spyder likes gas. Most people are reporting high 20's to low 30's on a regular basis. I check mine almost every tank and seem to average about 31. Best ever was 34. Model, Weight, # people, Accesories added, gear being hauled, how you drive--all factors that will have an effect on your overall mileage.
Bob Denman
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I guess that I'm the odd man out here... I usually get around 33mpg per tank-up.
BUT...
I ride like the careful olphart that I am...
I stick to the speed limit...
I short-shift the tranny to let the torque pull me up to speed...
In short; I'm not generating much adrenaline in my shorts when I've got the bars in my grasp...
BUT...
I ride like the careful olphart that I am...
I stick to the speed limit...
I short-shift the tranny to let the torque pull me up to speed...
In short; I'm not generating much adrenaline in my shorts when I've got the bars in my grasp...
Well !! The best trick of all to this mpg problem is to stay living where you are. Over the other side of the pond our petrol is currently 1.40 per liter. When you do the maths on that and convert it to gallons and convert the currency, you will realise that I am driving at perhaps 12 mpg in comparison to your prices.
Enjoy it while you have it. :spyder2:
Enjoy it while you have it. :spyder2:
Raptor
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Yeah, and from what I have seen outta the big oil companies, we are not going to have it for long if they can help it! Gas is at $3.89/gallon for premium in the S.F. Bay Area now. Thieves... :sour:
I agree with Lamont that there is no trick to it. You get what you get! There are some things you can do like Bob was saying, but that just aint my style. I ride like I golf... GRIP IT AND RIP IT!!
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Sorry, the Spyder has the frontal area of a barn door, and the aerodynamics of a bumblebee. Three tracks on the road does not help, either. Nothing this dirty (aerodynamically) will ever win an economy run. Your fuel economy depends mostly on the type of terrain in your area, the altitude, your riding style, and the formulation of your local fuel. Those with a high ethanol content locally, will get worse mileage. My RTS averaged 25-26 mpg over the first 6,000 miles, while Nancy's RS averaged 27-28 over the same distance. Your Spyder sounds about average.
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
Here's my 2 cents
I fare worse than most. As ppl have said, no real secret here. 1 thing not really mentioned is your Adjustable Wind Screen. The lower the better when it comes to Avg. Mpg. I always ryde with mine at 1/2, & that gets rid of me be'n a bobble-head & gives me the most comfortable ryde. You gotta do what works best for you.
I check my Avg. Mpg. at EVERY fill-up and only Avg. 22-28 Mpg. Here's the pics from my fill-up today. I avg'd 25.7 this tank. Mostly highway, using cruise at 70 for the most part, just me &/or me & Teddy :thumbup:
I fare worse than most. As ppl have said, no real secret here. 1 thing not really mentioned is your Adjustable Wind Screen. The lower the better when it comes to Avg. Mpg. I always ryde with mine at 1/2, & that gets rid of me be'n a bobble-head & gives me the most comfortable ryde. You gotta do what works best for you.
I check my Avg. Mpg. at EVERY fill-up and only Avg. 22-28 Mpg. Here's the pics from my fill-up today. I avg'd 25.7 this tank. Mostly highway, using cruise at 70 for the most part, just me &/or me & Teddy :thumbup:
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I have been averaging about 29 to 31 MPG. If I put on the stock muffler, I can get as high as 33 or 34 MPG.
:agree:with most everyone about averaging mid to high 20's. Click on my FUELLY banner to see what I've averaged over the past few tanks. To hit over 30mpg, one must either be lucky or have a very favorable tailwind!!
I have been averaging about 29 to 31 MPG. If I put on the stock muffler, I can get as high as 33 or 34 MPG.
Raptor
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Correct again, Scotty! Among these factors mentioned, fuel is one key part of the equation here. Most are using up to 10 per cent ethanol by volume now, which will effectively lower your fuel economy by as much as 4mpg. I did a search and in CA there are THREE reported stations that use ethanol-free gas, all in the Northern CA area.
I guess I have even more motivation to lose some tonage now!! :roflblack:
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BajaRon
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A 'Siper' is the person who imbibes while driving... :yikes:
stevedfive
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it is what it is!
25-27 mpg average
25-27 mpg average
wyliec
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I thought that was a sipper? So, maybe a siper is a small sipper.
Raptor
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