the V4M MPG ride

Vote4Missy · 06-03-2012, 09:52 AM

Have you ever wondered just how far you can make it after you turned that reserve switch? Well I am thinking of going on a ride that will see just how far you stretch a few bucks. A competitive ride on city streets, BUT the goal is to get the best GAS MILEAGE!

So I am thinking it will be about a 100 mile ride and take about 3 - 4 hours, half in town and half high way driving.

We would be topping off our bikes at the same fuel station before we left and at the end to see our MPG. I think it would be best to do it at a reliable ethanol free station unless someone has a major objection and needs to keep their bike on a vegetarian diet lol. (E10 fuel is about 1% less efficient than the pure stuff and under normal circumstances that would be ok, but for this run I would like to use the dinosaur stuff)

We will be trying to maintain the speed limits and stay in the slow lanes except if the traffic is stop and go like, then we may switch lanes like to pass buses and tractors (if the highway gets congested we may take the HOV lane)

Remember the goal is to get the best MPG possible

All bikes are welcome (150cc or higher for the freeway though). I would love to see some diversity, who knows, you may find out that if you baby it your gixxer 1300 can get better mpg than that cbr250

if any of you like this idea for a cruze let me know and you guys can cough up some suggestions if ye have any.

courier11sec · 06-03-2012, 10:59 AM

My bike doesn't have "reserve".
It has "regret".
Neat idea.

nemisis714 · 06-03-2012, 11:27 AM

I would be down for that! Keep us updated.

peddy · 06-03-2012, 11:41 AM

If your going to do it E10 free then they would need a dry tank or switch over a few tanks befor hand. But it sounds like fun.

Vote4Missy · 06-03-2012, 01:02 PM

Well i'm not super worried about the e10, I am just trying to get off the stuff so I figured it would be a good idea for a gas station to meet at. I use to use pure gas when I lived in Maysville, but I can't find a close station to my girlfriend's house in Kent were I have been staying.

As for a date, I think the soonest sunny weekend would be nice.

briderdt · 06-04-2012, 11:10 AM

I like the idea. And I know that I'm already close to 55+ mpg just on my normal dinking-around riding. Even two-up I'm getting mid-50's.

I'll be looking for updates. Would prefer it to be post July 26th, as I'm riding RAMROD this year, and most of my recreational time is on the acoustic bike.

Vote4Missy · 06-04-2012, 08:23 PM

55 mpg, that is crazy for a 650 and 2 up at that

R-Steve-R · 06-04-2012, 08:50 PM

that will be late august ! lol

Vote4Missy · 06-05-2012, 06:45 PM

I think there should be a sunny weekend before August, it was even sunny today

NoMornings · 06-05-2012, 08:54 PM

Neat idea! Shame you're not closer - I'm getting too old to ride one of the VTR250's all the way there just to win!

SivartR1 · 06-06-2012, 07:43 AM

Sounds fun, but I know I'm out of the running. I've never seen anything outside of 39-43 mpg. Strangely enough, my best mileage tank was from the "get to know your area" mud-man ride. Apparently my bike is happier playing in the twisties tach'd out than it is cruising 405 traffic.

KevinD · 06-06-2012, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by Vote4Missy

As for a date, I think the soonest sunny weekend would be nice.

A sunny weekend?

What's that?

Originally Posted by SivartR1

Apparently my bike is happier playing in the twisties tach'd out than it is cruising 405 traffic.

Gasoline engines run more efficiently at (or near) full throttle.

KevinD

Pumbaa · 06-06-2012, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Vote4Missy

55 mpg, that is crazy for a 650 and 2 up at that

I have gotten 62mpg on my Hyosung, only one time though. And that was loaded with 100lbs of gear. I normally get 50-55mpg.
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demologik · 06-06-2012, 11:03 PM

Lol. my bike averages 47 mpg.. oh and that get to know your area pt two was FUN! i think i averaged 50 mpg that day.

BusaDave · 06-07-2012, 08:09 AM

I might be down. The best I got on the Busa was 50.

NoChickenStrips · 06-07-2012, 12:49 PM

Worst: 44mpg (WOT most of the time)
Best: 69 mpg (Tulip ride cruise)

Vote4Missy · 06-08-2012, 06:43 AM

wow, I am not as impressed with my mpg anymore, but the idea is to see what is the best mpg you can get, the comparison at the end is just for bragging rights lol.

ps, I am starting to think my bike needs a tune up

CtrlAltDl · 06-14-2012, 08:22 PM

When it comes to MPG's there's...

"No replacement for LACK of displacement."

My old '88 Hurricane 600 would get 60MPG when I was touring. She must have been running pretty lean with the CA smog crap, UNI filter, and V&H full exhaust and no jetting changes.

Are_Six · 06-14-2012, 09:05 PM

Sounds boring and I think I'd lose. Out.

TRAIL BOSS · 06-14-2012, 09:24 PM

My 10R gets 30mpg.

My SXV gets less than 20.

I'll just go ride some back roads while you guys are in town.


06-03-2012, 09:52 AM	#1
Vote4Missy Permit Joined: Mar 2012 From: sumner, wa I Ride: Ninja 600r	the V4M MPG ride Have you ever wondered just how far you can make it after you turned that reserve switch? Well I am thinking of going on a ride that will see just how far you stretch a few bucks. A competitive ride on city streets, BUT the goal is to get the best GAS MILEAGE! So I am thinking it will be about a 100 mile ride and take about 3 - 4 hours, half in town and half high way driving. We would be topping off our bikes at the same fuel station before we left and at the end to see our MPG. I think it would be best to do it at a reliable ethanol free station unless someone has a major objection and needs to keep their bike on a vegetarian diet lol. (E10 fuel is about 1% less efficient than the pure stuff and under normal circumstances that would be ok, but for this run I would like to use the dinosaur stuff) We will be trying to maintain the speed limits and stay in the slow lanes except if the traffic is stop and go like, then we may switch lanes like to pass buses and tractors (if the highway gets congested we may take the HOV lane) Remember the goal is to get the best MPG possible All bikes are welcome (150cc or higher for the freeway though). I would love to see some diversity, who knows, you may find out that if you baby it your gixxer 1300 can get better mpg than that cbr250 if any of you like this idea for a cruze let me know and you guys can cough up some suggestions if ye have any. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-03-2012, 10:59 AM	#2
courier11sec Moto2 Contender Joined: Sep 2008 From: where they don't have lawns. I Ride: Red bike, Brown truck, various collections of junk held together poorly.	My bike doesn't have "reserve". It has "regret". Neat idea. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-03-2012, 11:27 AM	#3
nemisis714 Shredder Joined: Jul 2010 From: Kent, WA I Ride: 2011 Kawi Versys and a 1999 Yamaha WR400F	I would be down for that! Keep us updated. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-03-2012, 11:41 AM	#4
peddy Endorsed Joined: Nov 2007 From: Sumner, WA I Ride: V star 950	If your going to do it E10 free then they would need a dry tank or switch over a few tanks befor hand. But it sounds like fun. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-03-2012, 01:02 PM	#5
Vote4Missy Permit Joined: Mar 2012 From: sumner, wa I Ride: Ninja 600r	Well i'm not super worried about the e10, I am just trying to get off the stuff so I figured it would be a good idea for a gas station to meet at. I use to use pure gas when I lived in Maysville, but I can't find a close station to my girlfriend's house in Kent were I have been staying. As for a date, I think the soonest sunny weekend would be nice. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Vote4Missy; 06-03-2012 at 01:05 PM..


06-04-2012, 11:10 AM	#6
briderdt Peg Dragger Joined: Oct 2008 From: Puyallup,(South Hill) I Ride: 2005 Suzuki SV650S	I like the idea. And I know that I'm already close to 55+ mpg just on my normal dinking-around riding. Even two-up I'm getting mid-50's. I'll be looking for updates. Would prefer it to be post July 26th, as I'm riding RAMROD this year, and most of my recreational time is on the acoustic bike. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-04-2012, 08:23 PM	#7
Vote4Missy Permit Joined: Mar 2012 From: sumner, wa I Ride: Ninja 600r	55 mpg, that is crazy for a 650 and 2 up at that __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-04-2012, 08:50 PM	#8
R-Steve-R suzukigixxer Joined: Feb 2007 From: everett washington I Ride: LTF 500 quad KTM 690 SM	that will be late august ! lol __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2012, 06:45 PM	#9
Vote4Missy Permit Joined: Mar 2012 From: sumner, wa I Ride: Ninja 600r	I think there should be a sunny weekend before August, it was even sunny today __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2012, 08:54 PM	#10
NoMornings Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2010 From: Walla Walla, Wa I Ride: 1989 Honda VTR250 (x 4), 1984 Honda VF500F (x2)	Neat idea! Shame you're not closer - I'm getting too old to ride one of the VTR250's all the way there just to win! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-06-2012, 07:43 AM	#11
SivartR1 Permit Joined: Aug 2011 From: Renton WA I Ride: 2011 ZX-6r	Sounds fun, but I know I'm out of the running. I've never seen anything outside of 39-43 mpg. Strangely enough, my best mileage tank was from the "get to know your area" mud-man ride. Apparently my bike is happier playing in the twisties tach'd out than it is cruising 405 traffic. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-06-2012, 11:03 PM	#14
demologik Permit Joined: May 2012 From: Covington, WA I Ride: 1993 Honda CBR 600 F2	Lol. my bike averages 47 mpg.. oh and that get to know your area pt two was FUN! i think i averaged 50 mpg that day. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-07-2012, 08:09 AM	#15
BusaDave Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2010 From: Lacey, Wa Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Busa, KTM	I might be down. The best I got on the Busa was 50. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-07-2012, 12:49 PM	#16
NoChickenStrips Licensed Joined: Apr 2011 From: Seattle,WA I Ride: 2004 Yamaha FZ1	Worst: 44mpg (WOT most of the time) Best: 69 mpg (Tulip ride cruise) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-08-2012, 06:43 AM	#17
Vote4Missy Permit Joined: Mar 2012 From: sumner, wa I Ride: Ninja 600r	wow, I am not as impressed with my mpg anymore, but the idea is to see what is the best mpg you can get, the comparison at the end is just for bragging rights lol. ps, I am starting to think my bike needs a tune up __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2012, 08:22 PM	#18
CtrlAltDl Training Wheels Joined: Apr 2009 From: Everett, WA I Ride: 03 VFR-800, 02 R6, 09 FZ6R, etc.	When it comes to MPG's there's... "No replacement for LACK of displacement." My old '88 Hurricane 600 would get 60MPG when I was touring. She must have been running pretty lean with the CA smog crap, UNI filter, and V&H full exhaust and no jetting changes. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2012, 09:05 PM	#19
Are_Six Joined: Mar 2006 From: Seattle I Ride: 1099cc L-Twin in a sporty arrangment	Sounds boring and I think I'd lose. Out. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2012, 09:24 PM	#20
TRAIL BOSS Defiler of Threads Joined: Apr 2007 From: Arlington I Ride: for OPRT with an 06 ZX-tenaaaaargh Fighter and an 07 SXV550 (The Darkness)	My 10R gets 30mpg. My SXV gets less than 20. I'll just go ride some back roads while you guys are in town. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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