25-06-15, 10:59 PM
(25-06-15, 10:44 PM)stevierst link Wrote: I did the most boring economy run on the thou, trying my hardest to squeeze every em pee gee out of it.i did something like this in the cage and i know that its heaver and all that, but although 55mph is good on the flat when i came to any -- even slight incline up i had to gas more and sooner as there was not enough momentum behind me at 55mph.
Stuck below 55-60 on the motorway, used only 1-3-6 gears, and didn't rev over 4k.
80 miles, and it only managed 55mpg :'(
Am I expecting too much?
maybe try it again but at a faster pace and be gentle on the throttle
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.