riding distance
#11
RE: riding distance
Of course, many factors will affect the MPG of the windshield, including your own personal cross section. My wife is probably more aerodynamic than you are. Also, different windshields will certainly effect the MPG differences depending on their own design. Here is my wife and her bike:
I guess the windshield is "old school" today. And my 10 MPG difference was observed, with the stock carb. As in on the open road at around 60 MPH, MPG dropped from 70-ish to 60-ish, give or take. I don't know what the difference would be today with the higher traveling speeds and some real fuel control (MegaSquirt EFI).
I understand that some Beemers and Jap bikes are more aerodynamic with the faring/windshield than without. I don't doubt this. My bat wing faring is about as aerodynamic as a barn door. The windshield on the 883 is probably slightly better.
I guess the windshield is "old school" today. And my 10 MPG difference was observed, with the stock carb. As in on the open road at around 60 MPH, MPG dropped from 70-ish to 60-ish, give or take. I don't know what the difference would be today with the higher traveling speeds and some real fuel control (MegaSquirt EFI).
I understand that some Beemers and Jap bikes are more aerodynamic with the faring/windshield than without. I don't doubt this. My bat wing faring is about as aerodynamic as a barn door. The windshield on the 883 is probably slightly better.
#13
RE: riding distance
OFG, I notice zero different in mpg with or without the weenie shield.
RATROD HOG, sorry we didn't connect man, I was over there in the nice cool HOG rally area.
Oh Yeah, the orginal post.....with the stock seat, I had to stop about every 45 mintues. Now, I ride the Sportster as far as I wanna go. 12 hours seat time in a day...NO PROBLEM.
RATROD HOG, sorry we didn't connect man, I was over there in the nice cool HOG rally area.
Oh Yeah, the orginal post.....with the stock seat, I had to stop about every 45 mintues. Now, I ride the Sportster as far as I wanna go. 12 hours seat time in a day...NO PROBLEM.
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RE: riding distance
This about sums up what a Sporty is capable of. Sportster rider takes 3rd place in the Iron Butt Rally (11 days, 11k miles)! Awesome.
http://www.ironbuttrally.com/IBR/2007.cfm?DocID=43
http://www.ironbuttrally.com/IBR/2007.cfm?DocID=43
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RE: riding distance
Alot of things can contribute to the difference between your bike and others. My best friend has the EXACT same bike that I have, only his is vivid black, and he runs into reserve at around 75-90 miles. I dont hit reserve until about 120-130 miles. He has had his bike tinkered with by a few different dealers and it seems to run best with this currentjet configuration, but man it sucks the gas!