Thread 1:
> All other things being equal, I'd say that you are running richer, thus not
> optimally combusting the gas in the cylinder. Thus wasting gas that wasn't
> required for the same HP thus reducing MPG.
Good point. I was assuming that the bike was previously running pretty
lean for emissions, and possibly leaner from an aftermarket pipe, though
that wasn't specified. You'd actually lose engine power going too rich,
and would have to open the throttle even more.
> But then again, I'm not a PhD or a PE so I'm not qualified to answer,
> forget I mentioned it.
Dash, I think you've already qualified for an honorary KHI (Kawasaki
Heavy Institute) PhD.
Thread 2:
> I find the KLR (even in goofy shades of teal and purple) is less offensive
> to Hell's Angels and other Harley gangs than my "crotch rocket rice
> burner". Never actually got one of them to say anything nice about her, but
> they can appreciate the thumper, and they don't feel compelled to do her
> harm.
Ah, they've got no reason to complain anyway, since Harley hasn't made a
dirt bike since the '70s. I'm not sure if ATK makes a DOT-legal model,
either. Of course, same could be said for your crotch rocket. Even if
a Buell can run with a rice- or pasta-burning V-twin sportbike (and I
don't know that they can), it's still a totally different form of power
delivery than a 4-cyl. Sheesh. These guys have no appreciation for
function-based form.
Chris
(who took a long weekend and is having a reeeeeeeeeally hard time
getting back into the work groove today.)