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Old 08-04-2008, 01:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
tdurham
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 / Silver
Location: Southaven, MS
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Default Gas mileage really sucks!

I have seen posts on gas mileage. Mine is not getting what it should. I have stock everything as far as motor goes. Only debaffled.

I get about 45 to 47 mpg around town, easy or hard riding does not seem to change it a great deal.

I went on my first "long trip" this past weekend. Drove 175 miles and it was all highway driving. Probably averaged 65 to 70 for about 3/4 of the trip. I personally don't find it fun(relaxing) to ride my M above 55-60mph.

I got 37mpg on the trip. That sucks!!

Any ideas on why the mileage was so low. Figured I would break 50mpg since I was all highway driving. Maybe cuz I was riding faster and had the RPM's up high that it was so low.

Thanks for any advise.