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v>nklr us gas
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2001 1:36 pm
by BCSavWill@cs.com
Hi,
Is your petrol octane RON or MON or avareaged like here in the USA?
US anti knock Index 87 = RON 91 octane, just another set of different
tons/tonnes/short ton/long ton etc. (BG)
Here is a thought (derived from aviation). The colder fuel is the more pounds
you get per gallon and as the engine burns a fuel density ratio you should
get better range with colder fuel as you can get more fuel in the tank
density wise !!!!??????.
I remember a Quantas 747-400 doing the first non stop London Sydney flight
when they filled it with the coldest fuel possible then topped off before
take off!
On a 747-200 the difference in max fuel is 318,000 lbs at 6.17 to 371,200 lbs
at 7.1 which equates to about 2 hrs flying. I expect in a KLR maybe 1/2 mile
difference (LALROF).
Regards
Brian
A14
D17
B747
nklr concours "connie"
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2001 10:55 am
by joseph hart
Brad,
I've owned a Concours for about 5 years now...have riden the bike from
Illinois to Nova Scotia, as well as other long hauls. I agree with
previous responses that the vibration thing is definitely over-rated,
although there may be some isolated cases. I'am 5'8" and a couple of first
mods. I made were to install the storz handlebar conversion (stock
form-long reach to bars, provides for more upright seating position) along
with gen-mar risers and also gen-mar lowering kit for the footpegs. My
only complaints are the bike being a bit top heavy (notice at low speeds)
and also can be a warm ride (dependant on humidity) when ambient temp. gets
above 85 to 90 degrees. I've considered replacing it at times...but the
bottom line is...after a few years the bike grows on you and its hard to
sell it.
Also I believe there are some aftermarket deflector's available, which
mount to the lower fairing on each side of the gas tank which help with hot
weather riding.
Take care,
Joe
95 Connie 36K
A13-KLR 4.5K