How about mileage?
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ttexastim
jedishon
Just_Me69
Steve-O
wsl91
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How about mileage?
Not a darksider yet, just found the forum a couple of days ago. It doesn't take long to see why there is better stopping traction, wear and perhaps a better ride with a CT. How about mileage? I have a 93 Shadow 1100 that was stock getting 45 mpg. Added a windshield and it dropped to 42. Added K$N filter, pipes, and rejet including pilots and its struggling to hit 40 mpg. When I ride at 75-80 on the interstate its down to 30-35mpg. Its runs great but the mileage has taken a hit. I worked in the tire business for 20 years and more rubber on the road generally equals a higher rolling resistance although that's impacted significantly by rubber compounds. I do like the looks of the 205 I've seen on a signature!
wsl91- Number of posts : 6
Location : Taylor Ridge, IL
Registration date : 2009-07-23
Re: How about mileage?
I didn't notice any measurable decrease or increase in mpg when I put my tires on.
Steve-O- Moderate user
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Re: How about mileage?
My tire is taller than stock. Therefore, more awesome. I can cruise at 80 all day long. That's indicated, so, 72 actual.
Just_Me69- Number of posts : 19
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Location : San Antonio, Tx
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Re: How about mileage?
My mileage went up a little.
Jerry
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jedishon- Super User
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Re: How about mileage?
My bike seems similar (even in year) to yours. I have a plexifairing II windsheild, and I think I have cobra straight pipes. My mileage runs close to 40, and I do most my riding on the interstate at 75. I haven't noticed a difference from the 165 to the 205.
ttexastim- Number of posts : 593
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Isnt the speedo driven from the front tire?
Isnt the speedo driven from the front tire?Just_Me69 wrote:My tire is taller than stock. Therefore, more awesome. I can cruise at 80 all day long. That's indicated, so, 72 actual.
wsl91- Number of posts : 6
Location : Taylor Ridge, IL
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Re: How about mileage?
Which changes my overall gearing. The speedo is 10% off. But you should know that.
Just_Me69- Number of posts : 19
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Larry Simpson- Number of posts : 1007
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Re: How about mileage?
Car tire is taller than the bike tire. Lowers the revs overall. Shadow speedos are 10% off from the get go.
Just_Me69- Number of posts : 19
Age : 40
Location : San Antonio, Tx
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????
Are you running a C/T on the front?Just_Me69 wrote:Which changes my overall gearing. The speedo is 10% off. But you should know that.
Where I work there is a permanent radar speedo thing running and according to that my Shadow Speedo is almost dead on with the stock front tire.
wsl91- Number of posts : 6
Location : Taylor Ridge, IL
Registration date : 2009-07-23
Re: How about mileage?
It didn't change much (city driving) when I put on my taller tire but when going out on the highway it is getting 2 to 3 mpg better.
42-43 city , 45-46 hwy
when i remove the windshield is when i get a big change in mileage .
42-43 city , 45-46 hwy
when i remove the windshield is when i get a big change in mileage .
horseman8m- Number of posts : 1449
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Re: How about mileage?
Holy shit. Why would I have a car tire on the front? The speedo is off, Guaranteed. I thought it was only 5 off at first. When the only speedtrap I could get to was 45 M.P.H. Crap, It's like talking to my mom about cars.
Just_Me69- Number of posts : 19
Age : 40
Location : San Antonio, Tx
Registration date : 2008-12-09
Re: How about mileage?
I went up 2-3 mpg on my X I get 40-44 depending on how fast I want to go.
running a 205/70/15 speedo is closer but still off 70 indicated is 65 per my gps my odo is only off 4% so for every 100 it racks up 104
running a 205/70/15 speedo is closer but still off 70 indicated is 65 per my gps my odo is only off 4% so for every 100 it racks up 104
Charlie D- Number of posts : 32
Location : Roseburg, Oregon
Registration date : 2009-05-05
Relax
Just_Me69 wrote:Car tire is taller than the bike tire. Lowers the revs overall. Shadow speedos are 10% off from the get go.
This was your statement, not mine. This was your reply to a speedo question. Anyone could have read this and wondered if you are running a C/T on the front.
I can assure you I understand much more than you realize. Perhaps speaking in complete sentances should be a goal for you
wsl91- Number of posts : 6
Location : Taylor Ridge, IL
Registration date : 2009-07-23
Re: How about mileage?
When I had the stock mt 170/80 15 I averaged 41mpg. After going with the Dunlop ct 205/65r15 I now average 46.5 doing the same riding.
Shannon
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Roughton- Number of posts : 12
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