Tall Windshield hurt mileage

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Shyeah! Good to hear 87 works-I thought it would be ping city.

And in high elevations like Wyoming or Colorado 86 octane works!

 

[glennm]

We also do this every fill up. About an extra half gallon. To avoid overfilling...I fill till it comes up to the ring, let it settle one time and refill to the ring. DONE.

Is this something we can safely do on the twins i.e. won't cause fuel to flow into the charcoal canister?

 

[ARtraveler]

Is this something we can safely do on the twins i.e. won't cause fuel to flow into the charcoal canister?

That is my method for both engines. Had a 998 until a month ago. Go very easy on the fill to the ring top off. Never had an issue with running it into the canister.

 

[glennm]

That is my method for both engines. Had a 998 until a month ago. Go very easy on the fill to the ring top off. Never had an issue with running it into the canister.

Thanks AR, I'm still learning!

 

[Fire34]

Larger windshield, we have the 27" Jurpck with flip I purchased that for the wife as she gets less buffeting as I never ride alone I have not noticed any reduction on fuel mileage we have stayed in the low 30 mpg since we have owned her. We dont cruise any more than 65mph
Dave

 

[SCWSpyder]

Thanks for reply. I’ll see what my RTL does when it shows up and if taller screen is needed.

 

[Scotts8826]

Focus more on your comfort while you drive. It won't matter if you get 2 miles a gallon more per tank if you're not comfortable. I have the larger windshield and it stopped the head buffeting I was experiencing. So, with my windshield, wife on board and pulling a trailer in a 25 mile an hour head wind traveling at 70 mph, my mpg is going to suffer (and I have a 2013). But I keep an eye on towns and gas stations and enjoy the ride.