Spaceteach
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Just thought I'd post the fuel mileage numbers I've been getting from the NC for the first few fill-ups:
1st tank 202.7 miles 2.794 gallons 72.5 miles per gallon
2nd tank 222.3 miles 3.005 gallons 73.9 mpg
3rd tank 210.0 miles 2.899 gallons 72.4 mpg
4th tank 214.9 miles 2.925 gallons 73.5 mpg
For those not in the USA, I'll leave it up to you to do the conversions to metric or other gallon capacities.
I can't believe how consistent the readings are since I don't commute on a set route to and from work (laid off/retired from work). I'd guess that these miles were about 25% interstate, 40% two lane roads, and 35% in town. Anyhow, I'm definitely pleased with the fuel mileage the bike is getting.
There was a thread a while back about oil weights (10w30 vs 10w40) and one of the items mentioned was that using 10w40 might result in poorer fuel economy. FWIW the dealer put 10w40 in the bike at the 600 mile service and the last tank in the above list was the first full fill-up after the service. As you can see (keeping in mind the small sample), the 10w40 weight oil does not seem to have hurt the fuel mileage.
Bob
1st tank 202.7 miles 2.794 gallons 72.5 miles per gallon
2nd tank 222.3 miles 3.005 gallons 73.9 mpg
3rd tank 210.0 miles 2.899 gallons 72.4 mpg
4th tank 214.9 miles 2.925 gallons 73.5 mpg
For those not in the USA, I'll leave it up to you to do the conversions to metric or other gallon capacities.
I can't believe how consistent the readings are since I don't commute on a set route to and from work (laid off/retired from work). I'd guess that these miles were about 25% interstate, 40% two lane roads, and 35% in town. Anyhow, I'm definitely pleased with the fuel mileage the bike is getting.
There was a thread a while back about oil weights (10w30 vs 10w40) and one of the items mentioned was that using 10w40 might result in poorer fuel economy. FWIW the dealer put 10w40 in the bike at the 600 mile service and the last tank in the above list was the first full fill-up after the service. As you can see (keeping in mind the small sample), the 10w40 weight oil does not seem to have hurt the fuel mileage.
Bob