I'm wondering if a 2000 GS500E can do a fuel cut off while engine braking.
I am guessing that it won't since it has no ECU but just to make sure...
Quote from: cyrusyn on December 22, 2008, 09:57:15 PM
I'm wondering if a 2000 GS500E can do a fuel cut off while engine braking.
I am guessing that it won't since it has no ECU but just to make sure...
Im not aware of that or it would have happened to me by now. lol. No I dont think it will. :cheers:
No.
So in order to get 150 or more mpg, I should squeeze clutch more often on downhill...
ummm, in order to get 150 or more mpg, you need to have a scooter, the GS just wont get 100mpg while maintaining SAFE speeds on the road with the gearing mods you'd need to do.
Quote from: cyrusyn on December 22, 2008, 11:39:23 PM
So in order to get 150 or more mpg, I should squeeze clutch more often on downhill...
The GS already gets really good mileage, even for a bike. Just ride it and have fun. If you find yourself unable to afford gas for the GS, go get a bicycle or ride the bus.
Quote from: cyrusyn on December 22, 2008, 11:39:23 PMI should squeeze clutch more often on downhill...
Please don't. At all.
Quote from: cyrusyn on December 22, 2008, 11:39:23 PM
So in order to get 150 or more mpg, I should squeeze clutch more often on downhill...
The best I've ever seen was 85 mpg (by qwertydude): http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=42966.0
This required an 18 tooth front sprocket and driving at low rpms.
Here is another similar thread: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=41297.0
Many "hypermiling" techniques I would consider dangerous or downright inconsiderate of your fellow motorists. please don't attempt to get 150 mpg out of a gs500.
Quote from: Paulcet on December 23, 2008, 12:33:22 PM
Many "hypermiling" techniques I would consider dangerous or downright inconsiderate of your fellow motorists. please don't attempt to get 150 mpg out of a gs500.
Yes, dangerous and inconsiderate in a car, suicidal on a bike. Besides, there is nothing you could ever possibly do to a GS that would let you get 3 times average fuel economy.
Quote from: fred on December 23, 2008, 01:13:06 PM
Quote from: Paulcet on December 23, 2008, 12:33:22 PM
Many "hypermiling" techniques I would consider dangerous or downright inconsiderate of your fellow motorists. please don't attempt to get 150 mpg out of a gs500.
Yes, dangerous and inconsiderate in a car, suicidal on a bike. Besides, there is nothing you could ever possibly do to a GS that would let you get 3 times average fuel economy.
kill one cylinder. 18 tooth front sprocket. draft. not long after- die.
150 mpg... Yeah, Im expecting too much out of this small twin bangers...
I meant 150 miles out of the 5 gallon. Right now I am only getting 140 miles...
Oh! 150 miles to the tank! That's what i was getting until I got the carbs straightened out. I had a vacuum leak and a clogged pilot jet.
Quote from: cyrusyn on December 23, 2008, 04:35:44 PM
150 mpg... Yeah, Im expecting too much out of this small twin bangers...
I meant 150 miles out of the 5 gallon. Right now I am only getting 140 miles...
REally?!?!?! I get 220 easy before the reserve. Unless Im pushin it hard in which case i have no idea how many miles per tank. Youve got somethign going on there. :dunno_white:
You shouldnt see anything shy of 200 miles per tank from a GS500 in good tune, they generally get insane fuel mileage as it is, like the kind that is only matched by the ninja 250.
Quote from: ecpreston on December 23, 2008, 06:51:51 AM
Quote from: cyrusyn on December 22, 2008, 11:39:23 PMI should squeeze clutch more often on downhill...
Please don't. At all.
+1million, cause when you let go odds are youll lock up rear wheel and have a rather unfortunate thing happen :nono:
I was getting 240 on 4 gallons (to reserve) on rides from here to Key West (140 miles one way). That is with my wife and I on it and with the saddle bags stuffed. Now with E10 we get 220, thanks Governer Crist.