since i finished my bike i have not figured out what kind of gas milage i was getting. so i went for a good ride today and figured that i might as well fill up before and then again on the way back so that i could try to figure what kind of gas milage i was getting. i have a straight exhaust and pod filters, and fj1100 carbs, so i was expecting kind of lower numbers than most on here were saying they were getting. i rode 86 miles (all highway miles)after filling up then filled it up and it took 2 gallons to fill it up, so if my math is right that means that i am getting roughly 43 miles to the gallon. i couldnt belive it.
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Hey John,
Yep, modern carbs make a big difference! I think Catatonic bug reported similar results when he put on the other carbs....think it was suzuki.
Glad to hear you had a good ride, we're going to have to get all of use tidewater xsives together for a mini rally!.
T.C.T. C. Gresham
81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
History shows again and again,
How nature points out the folly of men!
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That sounds cool. ok guys now the push is on I need to get mine up and going.1979 XS1100 Special. Nicely modified.
1977 KZ1000 needs everything!
1971 CB750 Nice Restomod Completed
1972 CB750 Got it going after 30 years. Getting turned into a old school bobber. Working on a title.
SOLD-1981 XS1100H What got me on this site.
1980ish virago 535. Room mate left it for rent money. lol.
1980 XS850 almost stock 20k miles.
1979 XS750 Parts bike no title.
1979 XS750 Cafe running,someone else can enjoy it.
RIP-1980 XS850
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Originally posted by cpmaynard1980 View PostThat sounds cool. ok guys now the push is on I need to get mine up and going.
Awesome mileage John!
At XSEast, I got about 38-40.Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
Cold weather ride
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The bike looks good nightingale."The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.
Pics: http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/ya...?sort=6&page=1
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Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post+1 on that, Charles, just chime in and let us know if you need any help/parts or anything. We'd all love to see another XS11 on the road here.
Awesome mileage John!
At XSEast, I got about 38-40.
That is excellent mileage as I saw you thrashing the poor thing through the hills of West Virginia
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)
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I got 22 on my last tank.Nate
78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364
2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
K+N Air Filter
88 Voyager XII
81 XJ650 Maxim
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Originally posted by Nightengale View Postsince i finished my bike i have not figured out what kind of gas milage i was getting. so i went for a good ride today and figured that i might as well fill up before and then again on the way back so that i could try to figure what kind of gas milage i was getting. i have a straight exhaust and pod filters, and fj1100 carbs, so i was expecting kind of lower numbers than most on here were saying they were getting. i rode 86 miles (all highway miles)after filling up then filled it up and it took 2 gallons to fill it up, so if my math is correct that means that i am getting roughly 43 miles to the gallon. i couldnt belive it.
just put the stock air box on and the K&N filter, thrashed it a bit, but before hand city and back roads then hit the freeway to finish off the run, 25 mpg.. Still plugs light pink. I've now set the pilots back to 2 turns out.
UD };~)76 XS650 C ROADSTER
80 XS650 G Special II
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80 XS 1100 SG
81 XS 1100LH/SH DARKHORSE
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AKA; Don'e, UD, Unca Don'e
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