Eco mode - who uses it? And when?

[Bob Denman]

I tested it for a couple of tanks of fuel...
For a one-tenth of a mile per gallon difference: it just wasn't worth the slower throttle response! nojoke

 

[YIRYDE]

My girlfriend and I recently purchased 2018 F3-T's and I told her to try ECO mode to get use to when to shift, she likes it as it seems to offer smoother shifts. The shift point on F3-T seems to be different from my 2014 RT so I tried the ECO mode. What I have noticed with ECO mode is depending on my driving style ECO mode is very helpful for smooth shifts. I haven't noticed a delay with acceleration when I want to pass. We also have the 89 tooth sprocket on our F3's.

 

[grumpyoldretiredcop]

I used it during break-in. We haven't taken any long distance rides yet but will try it when we do to see if there is any significant fuel mileage advantage. I would probably consider using it if caught in the rain or when I take it out this winter to ride in the snow, just because I can...

 

[Lew L]

I used it during break-in. We haven't taken any long distance rides yet but will try it when we do to see if there is any significant fuel mileage advantage. I would probably consider using it if caught in the rain or when I take it out this winter to ride in the snow, just because I can...

A little off topic here-----
:spyder2:'s don't do well in the snow. And we get snow in Northern Nv. We're have a growing group of spyder riders here in Northern Nv. gurmpyoldretiredcop, PM me and I'll fill you in.

Lew L

 

[Chupaca]

There you have it....

If you ran a poll it would probably lean to the non users. I remember when they first added it (probably to appease the EPA in CA) and all the testers said it did little and you may save a gallon but loose the smile...Most effective would be on the flat freeway type roads on which going the speed limit would save you just as much. There are factors that contribute to the effectiveness...:lecturef_smilie:

 

[TerryTheSpyderRyder]

Hi all, simple questions, who uses it and if so when, always! sometimes!

Never. I see no need to! I do, howver , run my F3-S in "sport mode" (you're able to disable VSS and traction control).

 

[jlc41]

I use it all the time, why not I think the trike performs great with it on. I can't speak for twisties yet so I'll reserve comment on that. Yup another ole geezzer.