whats the best gear for saving fluel

[jorkovic]

hello,

i was wondering if some people know how to save fuel when driving my rs spyder wich gear which speed and how many rpm before shift to higher gear..

thanks

 

[Neutron12]

I'm sure if you shift at 3,000 RPM'S you will get better gas mileage. But these bikes like to be over revved. The higher the gear you are in would be best. I think these bikes needed a Sixth gear for the highway. But if i wanted to save gas i would of bought a Vespa. :roflblack:

 

[NancysToy]

If you have an SE, be sure to keep the rpm above 3,500 when cruising. The centrifugal clutch can slip otherwise, and be damaged. This means upshifting at 4,500 or higher, and downshifting if the rpm drops for a significant period of time.

 

[ARtraveler]

:agree: x 2

 

[Dudley]

Just a thought...yes gas is pretty expensive, but when one spends several thousands of dollars for a "toy", then worry about the cost of gas aren't we losing focus? And how many Spyder owners have gas consuming pickups and SUVs parked in the drive way? Sorry, folks you can't have it both ways.

 

[RonSTL]

Just a thought...yes gas is pretty expensive, but when one spends several thousands of dollars for a "toy", then worry about the cost of gas aren't we losing focus? And how many Spyder owners have gas consuming pickups and SUVs parked in the drive way? Sorry, folks you can't have it both ways.

I don't think the fact people spend several thousands has anything to do with wanting to be frugal or efficient in their driving. Even people with SUVs (myself) and pickups generally try to do things that increase their fuel mileage as much as possible. A penny saved is a penny earned.

 

[arntufun]

1. Ride all the time in full Tuck
2. Shut Spyder off while going down a hill and stopping for traffic lights
3. Never let Spyder warm up to operating temps.
4. Add a cup of water to every fill up
6. Take every part off the Spyder that is not essental to run to lighten it up including seat, windshield, trunk, ect......
7. Ride naked for aero dynamics
8. Run with 50lbs of air in the tires


:joke:

 

[jorkovic]

Just a thought...yes gas is pretty expensive, but when one spends several thousands of dollars for a "toy", then worry about the cost of gas aren't we losing focus? And how many Spyder owners have gas consuming pickups and SUVs parked in the drive way? Sorry, folks you can't have it both ways.

uuhm for me its not a toy!! I am disabled so i cant drive a motorcycle! if i could i never buy i spyder. but its an amazing thing for me i love it! i dont have much money so i want to save some fuel!

To others thanks for the reactions

 

[donnellpj]

1. Ride all the time in full Tuck
2. Shut Spyder off while going down a hill and stopping for traffic lights
3. Never let Spyder warm up to operating temps.
4. Add a cup of water to every fill up
6. Take every part off the Spyder that is not essental to run to lighten it up including seat, windshield, trunk, ect......
7. Ride naked for aero dynamics
8. Run with 50lbs of air in the tires


:joke:

I'm stunned you left out the part about the total body waxing,... hair is a major drag in a wind tunnel.

BTW, I tried the 'cup of water to every fill up' technique, and its worked perfectly, increased my fuel mileage 100% as the bike no longer starts! Haha!

 

[vtspyder]

1. Ride all the time in full Tuck
2. Shut Spyder off while going down a hill and stopping for traffic lights
3. Never let Spyder warm up to operating temps.
4. Add a cup of water to every fill up
6. Take every part off the Spyder that is not essental to run to lighten it up including seat, windshield, trunk, ect......
7. Ride naked for aero dynamics
8. Run with 50lbs of air in the tires


:joke:

Crap I needed a good laugh!:roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm stunned you left out the part about the total body waxing,... hair is a major drag in a wind tunnel.

Well to cut him a break; When Holly is waxing his back, he's not thinking about his Spyder! :roflblack:

Don't laugh; it'd be like trying to wax a a goat!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

LIGITIMATE QUESTION

I understand where you are coming from and applaud your tenacity to not lay back and moop around.....So here's some ligitimate answers....I have a really large windshield ( GW 1500 adapted ) that has a pretty severe rake ...about 44 degree's ( thankyou Bob )....this actully brought up my MPG's about 3.....I also put on a Green (low restriction) air filter...and I seem to be getting about 2 mpg's better....I have an 08 GS.....if this helps any....Mike......:thumbup:

 

[vtrider]

1. Ride all the time in full Tuck
2. Shut Spyder off while going down a hill and stopping for traffic lights
3. Never let Spyder warm up to operating temps.
4. Add a cup of water to every fill up
6. Take every part off the Spyder that is not essental to run to lighten it up including seat, windshield, trunk, ect......
7. Ride naked for aero dynamics
8. Run with 50lbs of air in the tires


:joke:

:roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:......!!!

 

[Bob Denman]

I can't ride nekkid; it scares the dogs! pps:

 

[Dudley]

uuhm for me its not a toy!! I am disabled so i cant drive a motorcycle! if i could i never buy i spyder. but its an amazing thing for me i love it! i dont have much money so i want to save some fuel!

To others thanks for the reactions

It's not a toy for me either. But I knew before I bought it what the mileage would probably be. I have found that when we go sight-seeing and stay 50 mph or less, I use 4th gear with cruise and get just under 50 mpg.

 

[CJ/johnnyg]

It's not a toy for me either. But I knew before I bought it what the mileage would probably be. I have found that when we go sight-seeing and stay 50 mph or less, I use 4th gear with cruise and get just under 50 mpg.

My Car doesn't even do that. All joking aside My RS SE5 2011 gets an avg. of 32 mpg. which i'm happy with. Less if I decide to have alot more fun on it.

 

[Desert Spyder]

It's not a toy for me either. But I knew before I bought it what the mileage would probably be. I have found that when we go sight-seeing and stay 50 mph or less, I use 4th gear with cruise and get just under 50 mpg.

Are you serious Dudley? Wait! 28 is just under 50 also.

 

[mowin]

I can't ride nekkid; it scares the dogs! pps:

Dogs??? I'd be scared:yikes::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

You've just got to remember; they can't grab what they can't catch! :thumbup: :shocked:

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

Do manual shift Spyders get better gas mileage than automatic Spyders?