Noob footpeg question
- Thread starter darkspork
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It's normal. It usually isn't a problem except when backing up and I catch on it. 45 mpg is not unreasonable especially when stock.
You still get decent mileage even with mods. I average around 47 with modded exhaust and a host of other mods. Bike actually seems to average best when you keep the revs high 7k plus. Anything lower and mileage seems to suffer a bit.
Doesn't yamaha say 43mpg average? Hard to believe they would underestimate mileage.
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Agreed, mileage always average above their quoted mpg. Not sure why they would low ball it.
alaskanflyboy
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I think it's common with most vehicles. People piss-and-moan less when they get better than estimated. I also seem to recall, at least in cars, that the calculations are not from actual driving, but from some crazy math involving emissions readings.
Could have a point. I have a 2005 Dodge Ram hemi which is rated 15 city/18hwy, but on straight highway I actually get around 20. I do usually average 15-16 mixed driving, but I have a lead foot.
You're special, once in a while (straight highway). The rest of the time you're just average, sorry.
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That's why I have the bike
Recovering from surgeries and then riding season will be upon us here on east coast.You actually get use to the foot pegs. At first it really annoyed me but then I adjusted to it. Riding my friends ninja600 I never had the problem but now neither of them are a problem for me.
Also this topic always comes up, but I average only 38mpg. Having said that, by driving standards I live in the city and rarely go out of it to go anywhere.
Also this topic always comes up, but I average only 38mpg. Having said that, by driving standards I live in the city and rarely go out of it to go anywhere.
you better be prepared for some changes, the rebel is about the slowest motorcycle out there and the FZ6R is definitely not, you need to be careful. Coming from a cruiser you will definitely feel a difference in the pegs but as scott mentioned its normal for sport bikes and really only an issue backing up. You will find this waaay more fun to ride but dont get carried away with the throttle.
legal issues..if the high ball it and you constantly get less....the sue happy go nutz... also why speedometers are off.
I plan on pussyfooting around quite a bit. I only have 3000 miles experience and have never driven anything as fast as the FZ6R. I have a GTI and mostly drive like a granny.
good for you, get good gear too. I started on a suzuki S40 cruiser a little bigger than the rebel and 650 cc. I got the FZ6R after that because my riding buddies all have sport bikes and no regrets. There are faster bikes for sure but this one is plenty fast enough and handles awesome. I dont commute on it so i never really cared what mileage it got but its not 45.
Yup, I'm budgeting at least $1000 for new gear. I want a new helmet, gloves, boots and possibly a one-piece oversuit. The reason I look at gas mileage is I do 270 mile (each way) trips somewhat regularly. It was brutal on the Rebel and I'd run on fumes between 100 mile fillups at times.
my Suzuki had a tiny tank too, could get only about 100 miles. I don't usually run the fz6r down but I think it will get 120-130 out of a tank before the odo starts counting up but the other guys here would know better. Id recommend a built in Bluetooth helmet I love mine. I have a super heavy armored leather I got from leatherup as my main and a mesh armored one from jafrum for summer. I have a great pair of boots too I think its tourmaster or something and I have not gotten around to pants yet but am looking at some of the Kevlar jeans.