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[Rick McCauley]

I know i don't ride as hard as most of you seem to ride, but I get 52 - 54 mpg regularly. I have gotten as high as 61. My lowest was 50. As I have said before, my bike seldom sees ove 5,000 rpm. Usually I shift at 4,500 or so. Plus the fact that i weigh 280+ pounds, and I am 6'3" tall. My aerodynamics are similar to a barn door. I believe that is proof that the KLR is definetly capable of getting 50+ mpg. Rick A17 ________________________________ From: Martin To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 3:37:15 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage A change of subject to more correctly reflect the topic: Feeding off of Jeff's previous post.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > In mixed riding on my '09, I usually have to hit reserve around 215-225 miles. My petcock has not been modified, and I have the $0.22 carb mod and muffler mods in place. I think you're about where you should be. Claims of 50-55mpg with the new KLR may be a bit optimistic. > Jeff, I am with you on those that post 'optimistic' mileage numbers. head scratch. What I do know: With a relative wind of 120-130mph, mine has been as low as ~32mpg, hitting reserve at 160/170 miles! (May of 08, Dallas, TX to South Dakota: 1000+ miles of head wind.) [Relative wind = forward speed plus typical Spring/(and now Fall) Dakota prairie breezes.] Needless to say, you really take a beating when the wind is in excess of 40+ and you are trying to go into the wind. It was so bad, I finally quit for 36 hours just to see if it would let up to less than 40mph. Many parts of the country never sees wind like this, but here in the central plains, it can be, well, painful! However, summer of 08' while riding the Great Divide Ride, John Sadowski and I both got (at times) 52+ (loaded like rented mules)with minimal wind. Admittedly, we we were riding like little old ladies and wanted the gas to go as far as it could--because in the Great Basin, you need too--never exceeding 50mph, and doing gentle accelerations and slow downs. And to add an interesting point to it all, we were both on a 13/43T combination. It returned to low 40's as soon as we hammered along at 6k Rpms. Amazing how much the right hand has to do with the left hand getting out the credit card. smile. List--Correct me if I am wrong--but I think the max range speed on this bike is around 3500rpm/45mph true/GPS. These are the numbers that have worked well for me. revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Rick McCauley]

Mine has 21,000 miles on it, and I change my oil every 3,000 miles. Mobil 1 MX4T synthetic motorcycle oil. I fill it just over the glass, and by the time I have 3,000 miles on it, you can just start to see a bubble in the window. I am sure that will change as the miles pile on, but for now, it doesn't use enough to need any added between changes Rick A17 ________________________________ From: "tch@..." To: Rick McCauley ; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:50:33 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage My 2008, with 2,700 miles on the clock, gets between 55-61 mpg but rarely sees over 4,000 rpm -- my shift points occur at 3,000 rpm. One has to remember that it's not an R1. Also, it burns no oil. -----Original Message-----

>From: Rick McCauley >Sent: Sep 22, 2009 9:39 AM >To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage > > >I know i don't ride as hard as most of you seem to ride, but I get 52 - 54 mpg regularly. >I have gotten as high as 61. My lowest was 50. As I have said before, my bike seldom sees ove 5,000 rpm. >Usually I shift at 4,500 or so. Plus the fact that i weigh 280+ pounds, and I am 6'3" tall. My aerodynamics are >similar to a barn door. I believe that is proof that the KLR is definetly capable of getting 50+ mpg. > >Rick >A17 > >____________ _________ _________ __ >From: Martin >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com >Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 3:37:15 PM >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage > > >A change of subject to more correctly reflect the topic: Feeding off of Jeff's previous post. > >--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, Jeff Khoury wrote: >> >> In mixed riding on my '09, I usually have to hit reserve around 215-225 miles. My petcock has not been modified, and I have the $0.22 carb mod and muffler mods in place. I think you're about where you should be. Claims of 50-55mpg with the new KLR may be a bit optimistic. >> > >Jeff, >I am with you on those that post 'optimistic' mileage numbers. head scratch. What I do know: With a relative wind of 120-130mph, mine has been as low as ~32mpg, hitting reserve at 160/170 miles! (May of 08, Dallas, TX to South Dakota: 1000+ miles of head wind.) >[Relative wind = forward speed plus typical Spring/(and now Fall) Dakota prairie breezes.] >Needless to say, you really take a beating when the wind is in excess of 40+ and you are trying to go into the wind. It was so bad, I finally quit for 36 hours just to see if it would let up to less than 40mph. Many parts of the country never sees wind like this, but here in the central plains, it can be, well, painful! > >However, summer of 08' while riding the Great Divide Ride, John Sadowski and I both got (at times) 52+ (loaded like rented mules)with minimal wind. Admittedly, we we were riding like little old ladies and wanted the gas to go as far as it could--because in the Great Basin, you need too--never exceeding 50mph, and doing gentle accelerations and slow downs. And to add an interesting point to it all, we were both on a 13/43T combination. It returned to low 40's as soon as we hammered along at 6k Rpms. > >Amazing how much the right hand has to do with the left hand getting out the credit card. smile. > >List--Correct me if I am wrong--but I think the max range speed on this bike is around 3500rpm/45mph true/GPS. These are the numbers that have worked well for me. >revmaaatin. > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >

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[Craig Kahler]

I bought a used 2007 with a 13T sprocket, It averaged 53mpg (Mostly street riding). I changed to a 16T sprocket to go on a highway trip. With the 16T, I have been averaging 60mpg. I will be leaving the 16T on the KLR, as I have just acquired a TW200 for playing in the mud. Craig Kahler

--- On Tue, 9/22/09, Rick McCauley wrote: From: Rick McCauley Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 10:22 AM Mine has 21,000 miles on it, and I change my oil every 3,000 miles. Mobil 1 MX4T synthetic motorcycle oil. I fill it just over the glass, and by the time I have 3,000 miles on it, you can just start to see a bubble in the window. I am sure that will change as the miles pile on, but for now, it doesn't use enough to need any added between changes Rick A17 ____________ _________ _________ __ From: "tch@peoplepc. com" To: Rick McCauley ; dsn_klr650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:50:33 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage My 2008, with 2,700 miles on the clock, gets between 55-61 mpg but rarely sees over 4,000 rpm -- my shift points occur at 3,000 rpm. One has to remember that it's not an R1. Also, it burns no oil. -----Original Message----- >From: Rick McCauley >Sent: Sep 22, 2009 9:39 AM >To: dsn_klr650@yahoogro ups.com >Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage > > >I know i don't ride as hard as most of you seem to ride, but I get 52 - 54 mpg regularly. >I have gotten as high as 61. My lowest was 50. As I have said before, my bike seldom sees ove 5,000 rpm. >Usually I shift at 4,500 or so. Plus the fact that i weigh 280+ pounds, and I am 6'3" tall. My aerodynamics are >similar to a barn door. I believe that is proof that the KLR is definetly capable of getting 50+ mpg. > >Rick >A17 > >___________ _ _________ _________ __ >From: Martin >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com >Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 3:37:15 PM >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage > > >A change of subject to more correctly reflect the topic: Feeding off of Jeff's previous post. > >--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, Jeff Khoury wrote: >> >> In mixed riding on my '09, I usually have to hit reserve around 215-225 miles. My petcock has not been modified, and I have the $0.22 carb mod and muffler mods in place. I think you're about where you should be. Claims of 50-55mpg with the new KLR may be a bit optimistic. >> > >Jeff, >I am with you on those that post 'optimistic' mileage numbers. head scratch. What I do know: With a relative wind of 120-130mph, mine has been as low as ~32mpg, hitting reserve at 160/170 miles! (May of 08, Dallas, TX to South Dakota: 1000+ miles of head wind.) >[Relative wind = forward speed plus typical Spring/(and now Fall) Dakota prairie breezes.] >Needless to say, you really take a beating when the wind is in excess of 40+ and you are trying to go into the wind. It was so bad, I finally quit for 36 hours just to see if it would let up to less than 40mph. Many parts of the country never sees wind like this, but here in the central plains, it can be, well, painful! > >However, summer of 08' while riding the Great Divide Ride, John Sadowski and I both got (at times) 52+ (loaded like rented mules)with minimal wind. Admittedly, we we were riding like little old ladies and wanted the gas to go as far as it could--because in the Great Basin, you need too--never exceeding 50mph, and doing gentle accelerations and slow downs. And to add an interesting point to it all, we were both on a 13/43T combination. It returned to low 40's as soon as we hammered along at 6k Rpms. > >Amazing how much the right hand has to do with the left hand getting out the credit card. smile. > >List--Correct me if I am wrong--but I think the max range speed on this bike is around 3500rpm/45mph true/GPS. These are the numbers that have worked well for me. >revmaaatin. > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > TC ____________ _________ _________ _________ _ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc .com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Khoury]

Here is the guide I used in doing the carb mods: http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=41112 -Jeff Khoury Astatic Solutions, LLC.

----- Original Message ----- From: skypilot@... To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:40:30 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Gas Mileage on my 2008 I run out at about 225-235 with the stock tap (petcock). I have gotten anywhere from 45 to 55 mpg per tank which mostly depends on what I am doing. a week of easy going commute to work gets 50-55 and play time nets 45. The mpg didnt get to that point until I ad 2k miles on it so dont bother until you get at least that. Break in mpg was down as low as 35mpg. Does anybody have documentation with the full 8x10 color glossies of the petcock and $0.22 carb mods????? if not please send me what ever does exist and I will get the camera out while applying them to the 08 this winter. the Documentation for the Vista Cruise worked out ok so I might as well try it again. Speaking of documentation, the Vista Cruise without drilling method has been working very well so far with a few thousand mixed miles on it. http://www.ginsucity.com/klr650-throttle-lock --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Jeff Khoury wrote: > > In mixed riding on my '09, I usually have to hit reserve around 215-225 miles. My petcock has not been modified, and I have the $0.22 carb mod and muffler mods in place. I think you're about where you should be. Claims of 50-55mpg with the new KLR may be a bit optimistic. > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[trailsunltd@aol.com]

what does that translate to in range? which is more important to me,w/ the stock tank and larger aftermarkets,about 6.5 gals i believe is the largest aftermarket,am i correct on that? thanks -----Original Message----- From: Rick McCauley To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, Sep 22, 2009 9:39 am Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage I know i don't ride as hard as most of you seem to ride, but I get 52 - 54 mpg regularly. I have gotten as high as 61. My lowest was 50. As I have said before, my bike seldom sees ove 5,000 rpm. Usually I shift at 4,500 or so. Plus the fact that i weigh 280+ pounds, and I am 6'3" tall. My aerodynamics are similar to a barn door. I believe that is proof that the KLR is definetly capable of getting 50+ mpg. Rick A17 ________________________________ From: Martin To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 3:37:15 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage A change of subject to more correctly reflect the topic: Feeding off of Jeff's previous post.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > In mixed riding on my '09, I usually have to hit reserve around 215-225 miles. My petcock has not been modified, and I have the $0.22 carb m od and muffler mods in place. I think you're about where you should be. Claims of 50-55mpg with the new KLR may be a bit optimistic. > Jeff, I am with you on those that post 'optimistic' mileage numbers. head scratch. What I do know: With a relative wind of 120-130mph, mine has been as low as ~32mpg, hitting reserve at 160/170 miles! (May of 08, Dallas, TX to South Dakota: 1000+ miles of head wind.) [Relative wind = forward speed plus typical Spring/(and now Fall) Dakota prairie breezes.] Needless to say, you really take a beating when the wind is in excess of 40+ and you are trying to go into the wind. It was so bad, I finally quit for 36 hours just to see if it would let up to less than 40mph. Many parts of the country never sees wind like this, but here in the central plains, it can be, well, painful! However, summer of 08' while riding the Great Divide Ride, John Sadowski and I both got (at times) 52+ (loaded like rented mules)with minimal wind. Admittedly, we we were riding like little old ladies and wanted the gas to go as far as it could--because in the Great Basin, you need too--never exceeding 50mph, and doing gentle accelerations and slow downs. And to add an interesting point to it all, we were both on a 13/43T combination. It returned to low 40's as soon as we hammered along at 6k Rpms. Amazing how much the ri ght hand has to do with the left hand getting out the credit card. smile. List--Correct me if I am wrong--but I think the max range speed on this bike is around 3500rpm/45mph true/GPS. These are the numbers that have worked well for me. revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Richard Decker]

I do 230-250 before refilling, I hit reserve @ about 240-250 depending on the head winds. YMMV (litterally ) because I'm about as aerodynamic as a brick. 6' tall, ~30" inseam, ~330 lbs....atleast the last time I was able to ride that is... poor KLR is in the garage because I got rear ended in my car Offroad I get about 100-120 miles to a tank in Singletrack, 80-90 in the sand/beach/desert. Last time for that was Fathers' Day weekend this year.

On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 2:44 PM, wrote: > > > what does that translate to in range? which is more important to me,w/ > the stock tank and larger aftermarkets,about 6.5 gals i believe is the > largest aftermarket,am i correct on that? thanks > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rick McCauley > > To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tue, Sep 22, 2009 9:39 am > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage > > > > I know i don't ride as hard as most of you seem to ride, but I get 52 - > 54 mpg regularly. > > I have gotten as high as 61. My lowest was 50. As I have said before, > my bike seldom sees ove 5,000 rpm. > > Usually I shift at 4,500 or so. Plus the fact that i weigh 280+ pounds, > and I am 6'3" tall. My aerodynamics are > > similar to a barn door. I believe that is proof that the KLR is > definetly capable of getting 50+ mpg. > > Rick > > A17 > > ________________________________ > > From: Martin > > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 3:37:15 PM > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage > > > > A change of subject to more correctly reflect the topic: Feeding off of > Jeff's previous post. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > > > > > In mixed riding on my '09, I usually have to hit reserve around > 215-225 miles. My petcock has not been modified, and I have the $0.22 > carb m > od and muffler mods in place. I think you're about where you > should be. Claims of 50-55mpg with the new KLR may be a bit optimistic. > > > > > > Jeff, > > I am with you on those that post 'optimistic' mileage numbers. head > scratch. What I do know: With a relative wind of 120-130mph, mine has > been as low as ~32mpg, hitting reserve at 160/170 miles! (May of 08, > Dallas, TX to South Dakota: 1000+ miles of head wind.) > > [Relative wind = forward speed plus typical Spring/(and now Fall) > Dakota prairie breezes.] > > Needless to say, you really take a beating when the wind is in excess > of 40+ and you are trying to go into the wind. It was so bad, I finally > quit for 36 hours just to see if it would let up to less than 40mph. > Many parts of the country never sees wind like this, but here in the > central plains, it can be, well, painful! > > However, summer of 08' while riding the Great Divide Ride, John > Sadowski and I both got (at times) 52+ (loaded like rented mules)with > minimal wind. Admittedly, we we were riding like little old ladies and > wanted the gas to go as far as it could--because in the Great Basin, > you need too--never exceeding 50mph, and doing gentle accelerations and > slow downs. And to add an interesting point to it all, we were both on > a 13/43T combination. It returned to low 40's as soon as we hammered > along at 6k Rpms. > > Amazing how much the ri > ght hand has to do with the left hand getting > out the credit card. smile. > > List--Correct me if I am wrong--but I think the max range speed on this > bike is around 3500rpm/45mph true/GPS. These are the numbers that have > worked well for me. > > revmaaatin. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- - Rich Decker Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[fasteddiecopeman]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "hershonm" wrote:

>

He can flush and replace his brake fluid when he gets home, right?

>

Yes. I BELIEVE he can, but ONLY if the flux generator is OK. OTHERWISE he could get severe irridium burns (did I spell that right, so he won't go to the WRONG impeller...?) Cheers, Ed