klr gas milage

[Eric L. Green]

At 259 miles, I hit reserve on my IMS tank. It took exactly 6.0 gallons of gas to fill it back up. Figure I had at least half a gallon of reserve, and then the "hidden reserve". I don't think my KLR would make 300 miles on a tank of gas, but 250+ miles is still further than I'd want to ride in one go anyhow. Yes, 43mpg sucks for a KLR. But that's on what laughingly is referred to as "gasoline" here in California, and is either stop-and-go traffic on surface streets (and the wrist of my throttle hand gets a *lot* of exercise, I don't hang around for cars to rear-end me!) or 80+mph (indicated) on the freeway, mostly while shoving tank panniers and side bags through the air in full burro mode loaded down with the booty from my latest shopping spree. From a mechanical point of view everything's fine with my KLR (clean air filter, fresh spark plug, all valves in middle of their adjustment except for front left that is approaching too tight but not there yet). The plug looks fine. Power is fine -- when I can shove all that frontal area down the freeway at an indicated 90mph, there's nothing wrong power-wise. Oil is fine -- Rotella 5W40 synthetic, changed regularly. Dunno, what do other California KLR riders get, MPG-wise? I still wonder about those folks who claim to get 55mpg+ (U.S. gallons) on a KLR. Do they ride at 55mph with no luggage on the bike other than their gut? Or is gas outside of California really that much better? -E

[dooden]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Eric L. Green" wrote: snip

> Yes, 43mpg sucks for a KLR. But that's on what laughingly is

referred to

> as "gasoline" here in California, and is either stop-and-go traffic on

there's nothing wrong power-wise. Oil is fine -- Rotella 5W40 synthetic, changed regularly. Dunno, what do other California KLR riders get, MPG-wise?

> I still wonder about those folks who claim to get 55mpg+ (U.S.

gallons) on

> a KLR. Do they ride at 55mph with no luggage on the bike other than

their

> gut? Or is gas outside of California really that much better? > > -E

Hiway loaded with a tent, pack and myself I was getting about 42~45 mpg running kinda hard, trail riding and a few miles of Forest hiway it climbed to about 45ish, return trip was closer to 50 mpg but we were running a moderate speed 65ish indicated, this is using 14/43 gearing, knobby tires. Normal for me is about 40 mpg, never really tracked it, just happened to check this past trip after filling up few times. Dooden A15 Green Ape

[WILLAM GILMORE]

FYI I'm getting almost exactly 45 mpg here in Wisconsin. About 80% of my riding is at 70 mph on an interstate. Also, I weigh 215 and everything on A-11 is stock. I've also noticed mileage goes down to about 40 mpg in temperatures below 45 degrees. The only days I don't ride is when there's a layer of snow or ice on the pavement. "Eric L. Green" wrote: At 259 miles, I hit reserve on my IMS tank. It took exactly 6.0 gallons of gas to fill it back up. Figure I had at least half a gallon of reserve, and then the "hidden reserve". I don't think my KLR would make 300 miles on a tank of gas, but 250+ miles is still further than I'd want to ride in one go anyhow. Yes, 43mpg sucks for a KLR. But that's on what laughingly is referred to as "gasoline" here in California, and is either stop-and-go traffic on surface streets (and the wrist of my throttle hand gets a *lot* of exercise, I don't hang around for cars to rear-end me!) or 80+mph (indicated) on the freeway, mostly while shoving tank panniers and side bags through the air in full burro mode loaded down with the booty from my latest shopping spree. From a mechanical point of view everything's fine with my KLR (clean air filter, fresh spark plug, all valves in middle of their adjustment except for front left that is approaching too tight but not there yet). The plug looks fine. Power is fine -- when I can shove all that frontal area down the freeway at an indicated 90mph, there's nothing wrong power-wise. Oil is fine -- Rotella 5W40 synthetic, changed regularly. Dunno, what do other California KLR riders get, MPG-wise? I still wonder about those folks who claim to get 55mpg+ (U.S. gallons) on a KLR. Do they ride at 55mph with no luggage on the bike other than their gut? Or is gas outside of California really that much better? -E Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Bryan]

Hey Eric I get between 46 to 48 miles per gallon on my A19. Mostly 46 with my driving habits. I drive in alot of stop and go traffic and alot of run and gun from light to light here in Houston. This is riding with a loaded Kawa tank bag and just me, I am 6'2" and 230 lbs. I usually hit 210 miles before I hit reserve on my stocker tank. Later, Bryan D. A19 Houston/Spring Texas. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Eric L. Green" wrote:

> At 259 miles, I hit reserve on my IMS tank. It took exactly 6.0

gallons of

> gas to fill it back up. Figure I had at least half a gallon of

reserve,

> and then the "hidden reserve". I don't think my KLR would make 300

miles

> on a tank of gas, but 250+ miles is still further than I'd want to

ride in

> one go anyhow. > > Yes, 43mpg sucks for a KLR. But that's on what laughingly is

referred to

> as "gasoline" here in California, and is either stop-and-go

traffic on

> surface streets (and the wrist of my throttle hand gets a *lot* of > exercise, I don't hang around for cars to rear-end me!) or 80+mph > (indicated) on the freeway, mostly while shoving tank panniers and

side

> bags through the air in full burro mode loaded down with the booty

from my

> latest shopping spree. From a mechanical point of view

everything's fine

> with my KLR (clean air filter, fresh spark plug, all valves in

middle of

> their adjustment except for front left that is approaching too

tight but

> not there yet). The plug looks fine. Power is fine -- when I can

shove all

> that frontal area down the freeway at an indicated 90mph, there's

nothing

> wrong power-wise. Oil is fine -- Rotella 5W40 synthetic, changed > regularly. Dunno, what do other California KLR riders get, MPG-

wise?

> > I still wonder about those folks who claim to get 55mpg+ (U.S.

gallons) on

> a KLR. Do they ride at 55mph with no luggage on the bike other

than their

> gut? Or is gas outside of California really that much better? > > -E

[WILLAM GILMORE]

Ditto on my A-11. I hit reserve at anywhere between 205 to 217. I almost always stop for a fill-up after I turn-on the reserve. The tank then holds about 4.75 to 4.85 gallons. Will Bryan wrote: Hey Eric I get between 46 to 48 miles per gallon on my A19. Mostly 46 with my driving habits. I drive in alot of stop and go traffic and alot of run and gun from light to light here in Houston. This is riding with a loaded Kawa tank bag and just me, I am 6'2" and 230 lbs. I usually hit 210 miles before I hit reserve on my stocker tank. Later, Bryan D. A19 Houston/Spring Texas. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Eric L. Green" wrote:

> At 259 miles, I hit reserve on my IMS tank. It took exactly 6.0

gallons of

> gas to fill it back up. Figure I had at least half a gallon of

reserve,

> and then the "hidden reserve". I don't think my KLR would make 300

miles

> on a tank of gas, but 250+ miles is still further than I'd want to

ride in

> one go anyhow. > > Yes, 43mpg sucks for a KLR. But that's on what laughingly is

referred to

> as "gasoline" here in California, and is either stop-and-go

traffic on

> surface streets (and the wrist of my throttle hand gets a *lot* of > exercise, I don't hang around for cars to rear-end me!) or 80+mph > (indicated) on the freeway, mostly while shoving tank panniers and

side

> bags through the air in full burro mode loaded down with the booty

from my

> latest shopping spree. From a mechanical point of view

everything's fine

> with my KLR (clean air filter, fresh spark plug, all valves in

middle of

> their adjustment except for front left that is approaching too

tight but

> not there yet). The plug looks fine. Power is fine -- when I can

shove all

> that frontal area down the freeway at an indicated 90mph, there's

nothing

> wrong power-wise. Oil is fine -- Rotella 5W40 synthetic, changed > regularly. Dunno, what do other California KLR riders get, MPG-

wise?

> > I still wonder about those folks who claim to get 55mpg+ (U.S.

gallons) on

> a KLR. Do they ride at 55mph with no luggage on the bike other

than their

> gut? Or is gas outside of California really that much better? > > -E

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[Rick McCauley]

I am in IL, and I get 55 + mpg. I don't ride real hard and don't carry anything but my 265 lbs body. I seldom rev over 5,000 rpm. (I usually shift about 3,500). I find the KLR to be one of the best theraputic rides I have ever had. Plugging along about 45 on a scenic gravel or dirt road is heavenly. I have had some spirited fun on different occassions and have gotten down to 52 mpg on one tank. Rick A17 Dooden wrote: --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Eric L. Green" wrote: snip

> Yes, 43mpg sucks for a KLR. But that's on what laughingly is

referred to

> as "gasoline" here in California, and is either stop-and-go traffic on

there's nothing wrong power-wise. Oil is fine -- Rotella 5W40 synthetic, changed regularly. Dunno, what do other California KLR riders get, MPG-wise?

> I still wonder about those folks who claim to get 55mpg+ (U.S.

gallons) on

> a KLR. Do they ride at 55mph with no luggage on the bike other than

their

> gut? Or is gas outside of California really that much better? > > -E

Hiway loaded with a tent, pack and myself I was getting about 42~45 mpg running kinda hard, trail riding and a few miles of Forest hiway it climbed to about 45ish, return trip was closer to 50 mpg but we were running a moderate speed 65ish indicated, this is using 14/43 gearing, knobby tires. Normal for me is about 40 mpg, never really tracked it, just happened to check this past trip after filling up few times. Dooden A15 Green Ape Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Cloyce D. Spradling]

On Mon, Jun 20, 2005 at 10:36:47AM -0700, Rick McCauley wrote: : I am in IL, and I get 55 + mpg. I don't ride real hard and don't carry : anything but my 265 lbs body. I seldom rev over 5,000 rpm. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I think the above is the key thing. FWIW, I get around 45MPG commuting in Austin, TX. I'm pretty sure I could do better; I think maybe I'll try the 5000 RPM method on the next tank and see how it goes. I got about 40-42 when I rode to Albuquerque, loaded down with a top box and tank panniers and running about 90 indicated. -- Cloyce

[Eric L. Green]

On Mon, 20 Jun 2005, Rick McCauley wrote:

> I am in IL, and I get 55 + mpg. I don't ride real hard and don't carry > anything but my 265 lbs body. I seldom rev over 5,000 rpm. (I usually > shift about 3,500). I find the KLR to be one of the best theraputic

Eeep? 3500 RPM?! I guess my brother is right, I really *DO* rag out on my vehicles... that probably explains why 45mpg is about the best I do. -E

[Rick McCauley]

When I get on the open rode I run an indicated 55-60 mph. I ran mine up to 92mph once. I have no desire to ride that hard. Maybe I am getting old. Rick A17 "Cloyce D. Spradling" wrote:

On Mon, Jun 20, 2005 at 10:36:47AM -0700, Rick McCauley wrote: : I am in IL, and I get 55 + mpg. I don't ride real hard and don't carry : anything but my 265 lbs body. I seldom rev over 5,000 rpm. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I think the above is the key thing. FWIW, I get around 45MPG commuting in Austin, TX. I'm pretty sure I could do better; I think maybe I'll try the 5000 RPM method on the next tank and see how it goes. I got about 40-42 when I rode to Albuquerque, loaded down with a top box and tank panniers and running about 90 indicated. -- Cloyce Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[WILLAM GILMORE]

So far mpg seems to be effected by 1) rpm's 2) weight 3) temperature 4) presnece or absence of loads that create drag. All things one would expect mpg. I'm going to try the long way on my commute where I can ride one-lane roads @ about 50mph and see how I do. "Cloyce D. Spradling" wrote:

On Mon, Jun 20, 2005 at 10:36:47AM -0700, Rick McCauley wrote: : I am in IL, and I get 55 + mpg. I don't ride real hard and don't carry : anything but my 265 lbs body. I seldom rev over 5,000 rpm. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I think the above is the key thing. FWIW, I get around 45MPG commuting in Austin, TX. I'm pretty sure I could do better; I think maybe I'll try the 5000 RPM method on the next tank and see how it goes. I got about 40-42 when I rode to Albuquerque, loaded down with a top box and tank panniers and running about 90 indicated. -- Cloyce Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]