Shift rpms and fuel economy...

[Bob Denman]

Well since I've bumped the shifting rpm level up to 4000 rpm, I've been real curious about what this was going to do to my fuel economy... Normally I have found myself consistently reporting higher than average fuel mileage in the past.
Well...
I have found that my around Town mileage has dropped from 34, to a bit over 33; not too shabby at all. :thumbup:
Yesterday we took a 205 mile short hop, and I averaged 37.5 mpg! :shocked:
I think that I'll keep the revs up as I've now seen that it's not seriously affecting my fuel usage at all!

Or should I try Five Thousand??? :roflblack:

 

[ARtraveler]

I am noticing the same now that I keep the driving revs up over 4000. Yesterday on the return trip I put 168 miles on the tank and the gas light has not come on yet. I will update on my mpg when I fill the tank tomorrow. Linda went the same mileage on hers and the light went on about 5 miles before we got home.

 

[Tiny1]

I think that I'll keep the revs up as I've now seen that it's not seriously affecting my fuel usage at all!

Or should I try Five Thousand??? :roflblack:

Bob, I bet you say that to all girls :shocked::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[harrypottar]

Well since I've bumped the shifting rpm level up to 4000 rpm, I've been real curious about what this was going to do to my fuel economy... Normally I have found myself consistently reporting higher than average fuel mileage in the past.
Well...
I have found that my around Town mileage has dropped from 34, to a bit over 33; not too shabby at all. :thumbup:
Yesterday we took a 205 mile short hop, and I averaged 37.5 mpg! :shocked:
I think that I'll keep the revs up as I've now seen that it's not seriously affecting my fuel usage at all!

Or should I try Five Thousand??? :roflblack:

Come on whats your secret how are you getting 37.5, I'm watching my RPM like a hawk, more than I watch where I'm going.
if you're going to SITA, I want to attend your seminar and training. :roflblack:

harry

 

[antd929]

Im not sure rpms but getting 34.5 miles gallon. Filled up today at 120the miles and only put 3.5 gallons

 

[Grandpa Spyder]

Well since I have gone to the 4000rpm shift I have gone from 30 around town to 28 HUM it must be the ethanol.

 

[Marker]

Well since I have gone to the 4000rpm shift I have gone from 30 around town to 28 HUM it must be the ethanol.

I only use min 91 octane or 93 octane when I can get it . I try to stay away from ethanol . I shift gears around 4500rpm to 5000 RPM. I save 5th gear for the 60 mph + and get around 187 miles before I fill up and the fuel light is not on .

 

[Bob Denman]

Bob, I bet you say that to all girls :shocked::roflblack::roflblack:

Yes I do... But I can put in here what they say back! pps:

I guess that I get decent mileage because I've got a lazy right wrist. I just never twist the loud grip all that hard and I DO try to get into top gear quickly.
It's not like I'm underweight or anything!
:roflblack:

 

[dannymax]

Yes I do... But I can put in here what they say back! pps:

I guess that I get decent mileage because I've got a lazy right wrist. I just never twist the loud grip all that hard and I DO try to get into top gear quickly.
It's not like I'm underweight or anything!
:roflblack:

Kudos to you Bob for the self discipline! :bowdown:

I can't do it....I try but every so often I have to feel that accelleration rush! :yes:

Don't care for high speed running but a quick 3rd gear blast up to 8K+ feels sooooo good!! hyea:

I s'pose that affects my mpg economy a bit but.....oh well. :spyder:

 

[Bob Denman]

It's not SELF-discipline; I've got the Missus riding shotgun...LITERALLY! :shocked: :roflblack:
She and Tink don't like getting jostled around... :gaah:

 

[dannymax]

Ahhh....external influences! That changes the formula fer sure! pps:

 

[Bob Denman]

"External Influences"; I'm not sure how she'd take being called that! :shocked: :roflblack:
Next weekend is completely shot for ryding; I'm already getting my "cranky" up and running! :gaah:

 

[ARtraveler]

I just had my best mileage ever. 33 mpg. Went 172.8 miles and it took 5.2 gals to fill. I was down to zero bars. Based on the 33 mpg, I could have went 198 miles if I chose to run on fumes and put in 6 gals.​

 

[Bob Denman]

But don't you have longer walks up there than we do down here? :shocked:

 

[ARtraveler]

Much longer walks for sure. The light went on between my house and the gas station (five miles) so I knew I was okay this time. Remember, I am the conservative accountant, not the wild and crazy guy. :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

...And it serves you well... :thumbup:

 

[Arr MiHardies]

It's rare for me to see mileage higher than 30mpg will switching to a full synthetic oil improve milage

 

[rcantrell52]

Shifting point

I shift in the 4500 - 5000 rpm range. Sometimes will go up to 5500 rpms before shifting.
Reese

 

[billybovine]

Twist the grip

It is perfectly acceptable to shift between 4000 and 9000. 9000 is more fun, so to hell with fuel economy. Twist the grip and go!!!:yikes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Rip the "loud grip"! :thumbup: