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**Hollow** · 07-24-2008, 07:38 PM

I drive to work everyday. It is just 2.4 miles from my house to my work. I filled the tank up the other week while it was on its side stand. I am thinking that is 5 gals right? So far on this tank I have driven 116 miles and my last fuel bar is flashing now. I am about to run out of gas. Now is that not Just 23.2 mpg? That is damn horrible if it is. My 07 crew cab silverado gets that much on the hwy. Heck that is the main reason I even bought the bike was to save gas and insurance. Could it had been since I filled the bike while on its side stand it didnt get a full 5 gals? I am going to refill it tomorrow while its on its center stand. I should for sure get a full 5 gals. But please let me hear anyones suggestions.

**Hollow** · 07-24-2008, 07:41 PM

Also just in case it matters I weigh 250 pounds and I am 6'-3'' tall. The conditions I most the time ride in is city.

stevesnj · 07-24-2008, 07:42 PM

Im getting 43-48...my highest was 52 going very gently...I wait till my last bar flashes and then i fill up...with about 3.3 to 3.8 gallons...i get 148 -150 mile per fill up. I never fill on sidestand. i am always sitting on the bike with it level. I never top off I let the pump click off automatically. Your weight does have an impact and stop and go does also. I travel around rural areas and highway and im 5'9 185 #

tum226 · 07-24-2008, 07:47 PM

I believe you should fill up the bike while sitting on it and keeping it vertical and stop once it hits the bottom of the neck. I have gotten 50 miles per gallon before and consistantly get 45 riding on the freeway. I would imagine in town only riding you should get at least 40 mpg. Maybe it is time to do a tune up. spark plugs, air filter???

MarineMom · 07-24-2008, 07:48 PM

I use my trip odometer to track my mileage. Best was 58, worst 50, the 50 was on 'cheap' gas. I am a bit smaller than you @ 5'2, 150#

Cloned · 07-24-2008, 07:50 PM

I'm about the same dimensions as you, and I'm getting pretty much the same mileage. Wait till the last bar flashes, then fill while sitting on the bike.

**wolfc70** · 07-24-2008, 07:51 PM

I usually get around 45-52 mpg on "normal" rides. Keeping the engine above 8000 rpm decreases mpg rapidly. My worst has been 28 mpg. Also during the first 800 miles, fuel economy pretty much sucked. I weigh 220 lbs so I am no feather weight.

JeffrosFZ6 · 07-24-2008, 07:55 PM

I fill mine the exact same way every time (shell v power, center stand, stop when the fuel touches the ring, write down mileage and fuel used, reset trip meter). I get between 47 and 56 every time depending on my driving style. I find i actually get worst mileage if its all highway @ 75+ mph v around town 45 to 55 mph.

Oh i drive pretty mellow most of the time (except when I find an open road of course). Normal shifts @6000 rpm.

**Hollow** · 07-24-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tum226

I believe you should fill up the bike while sitting on it and keeping it vertical and stop once it hits the bottom of the neck. I have gotten 50 miles per gallon before and consistantly get 45 riding on the freeway. I would imagine in town only riding you should get at least 40 mpg. Maybe it is time to do a tune up. spark plugs, air filter???

Sorry I didn't add this bit of information. But the bike is brand new barely a month old and 1000miles.

**Hollow** · 07-24-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloned

I'm about the same dimensions as you, and I'm getting pretty much the same mileage. Wait till the last bar flashes, then fill while sitting on the bike.

I don't believe you and I can lose height. I guess its time for you and me to go on a diet. lol

07-24-2008, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hollow Happy Thankful Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina Bike: 07 FZ6 Posts: 415 Rep Power: 7 Member #2878	Whats your mpg? I drive to work everyday. It is just 2.4 miles from my house to my work. I filled the tank up the other week while it was on its side stand. I am thinking that is 5 gals right? So far on this tank I have driven 116 miles and my last fuel bar is flashing now. I am about to run out of gas. Now is that not Just 23.2 mpg? That is damn horrible if it is. My 07 crew cab silverado gets that much on the hwy. Heck that is the main reason I even bought the bike was to save gas and insurance. Could it had been since I filled the bike while on its side stand it didnt get a full 5 gals? I am going to refill it tomorrow while its on its center stand. I should for sure get a full 5 gals. But please let me hear anyones suggestions.

07-24-2008, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hollow Happy Thankful Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina Bike: 07 FZ6 Posts: 415 Rep Power: 7 Member #2878	Re: Whats your mpg? Also just in case it matters I weigh 250 pounds and I am 6'-3'' tall. The conditions I most the time ride in is city.

07-24-2008, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
stevesnj Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bellmawr, NJ Bike: '07 FZ6 blue Posts: 276 Rep Power: 0 Member #2087	Re: Whats your mpg? Im getting 43-48...my highest was 52 going very gently...I wait till my last bar flashes and then i fill up...with about 3.3 to 3.8 gallons...i get 148 -150 mile per fill up. I never fill on sidestand. i am always sitting on the bike with it level. I never top off I let the pump click off automatically. Your weight does have an impact and stop and go does also. I travel around rural areas and highway and im 5'9 185 # Last edited by stevesnj; 07-24-2008 at 07:46 PM..

07-24-2008, 07:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
tum226 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glendale, WI Bike: 2005 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 3 Member #3437	Re: Whats your mpg? I believe you should fill up the bike while sitting on it and keeping it vertical and stop once it hits the bottom of the neck. I have gotten 50 miles per gallon before and consistantly get 45 riding on the freeway. I would imagine in town only riding you should get at least 40 mpg. Maybe it is time to do a tune up. spark plugs, air filter???

07-24-2008, 07:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
MarineMom Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dublin, KY Bike: '06 FZ6 Posts: 59 Rep Power: 3 Member #2423	Re: Whats your mpg? I use my trip odometer to track my mileage. Best was 58, worst 50, the 50 was on 'cheap' gas. I am a bit smaller than you @ 5'2, 150#

07-24-2008, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cloned Tiger Trainer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Bike: Wrecked my 08 Raven :( Posts: 193 Rep Power: 4 Member #2880	Re: Whats your mpg? I'm about the same dimensions as you, and I'm getting pretty much the same mileage. Wait till the last bar flashes, then fill while sitting on the bike.

07-24-2008, 07:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
wolfc70 R is for Rust Coloration Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oshkosh, WI Bike: '07 Candy Red FZ6, '81 Honda c70 Passport Posts: 425 Rep Power: 9 Member #767	Re: Whats your mpg? I usually get around 45-52 mpg on "normal" rides. Keeping the engine above 8000 rpm decreases mpg rapidly. My worst has been 28 mpg. Also during the first 800 miles, fuel economy pretty much sucked. I weigh 220 lbs so I am no feather weight. __________________ "I tip my hat to the man who drives an Alfa Romeo" - Henry Ford

07-24-2008, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
JeffrosFZ6 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North west Mississippi Bike: 2006 FZ-6 Posts: 77 Rep Power: 3 Member #1850	Re: Whats your mpg? I fill mine the exact same way every time (shell v power, center stand, stop when the fuel touches the ring, write down mileage and fuel used, reset trip meter). I get between 47 and 56 every time depending on my driving style. I find i actually get worst mileage if its all highway @ 75+ mph v around town 45 to 55 mph. Oh i drive pretty mellow most of the time (except when I find an open road of course). Normal shifts @6000 rpm. __________________ Faster blue, bar risers, frame sliders, taller windshield, corbin seat , grip puppies, dual headlight mod, throttlemeister, lower cowl, fazr6's FE. Chuck Norris Doesn't Take A Crap, He Leaves A Victim

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