Chewbadger
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In Venice for the weekend mate. Also the twin still isn't right, looks like I've got a carb strip to do.
Cotswolds on Saturday?
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Can't make this one 
I'm at the photography show with my daughter
I'm at the photography show with my daughter
Cliff XTR said:
Hiya Cliff,
Its not been lifted , it just has brand new shock and springs. I think it has more to do with preparation really . I took my time setting the sag and playing with the tyre pressures to find what suited my style ( or lack of ability
). and i think it has paid off as it soaks up the bumps and sticks to the road as tho on rails now.....Love it As for the mpg today....well i am shocked . 134 miles 8.77 litres
. Not sure if this is right but i will fill up again in the morning and re-check.Your XT660 looked the business today and i wish i had taken a pic, but it was great to meet you and the other lads, Andy and Dave.
A cracking day out with great roads and great company.
Cheers all
Lutin said:stanbloke said:As for the mpg today....well i am shocked . 134 miles 8.77 litres
Hmm, 69.4 mpg - that's pretty good going.
That;s not what i was expecting Lutin. I filled it up to the exact same position ( there is a white plastic filler neck just inside the tank) and thats what it came to when i checked it too
.I was not hanging about either, i kept it smooth and quick throughout the ride and carried a lot of consistent speed thru the corners without being aggressive with the throttle.
stanbloke said:Lutin said:
That;s not what i was expecting Lutin. I filled it up to the exact same position ( there is a white plastic filler neck just inside the tank) and thats what it came to when i checked it too
I was not hanging about either, i kept it smooth and quick throughout the ride and carried a lot of consistent speed thru the corners without being aggressive with the throttle.
Hmm, I'd want to check that again as well.
MInd you, you could just have found the one filling station in the country that sells "special" petrol.
Shame I missed this one, would have enjoyed a ride out today
Out for a 70th birthday dinner unfortunately so can't make that one eitherdigitalcaptive said:Wll joins us for the Ace Café tomorrow then
Lutin said:stanbloke said:That;s not what i was expecting Lutin. I filled it up to the exact same position ( there is a white plastic filler neck just inside the tank) and thats what it came to when i checked it too
I was not hanging about either, i kept it smooth and quick throughout the ride and carried a lot of consistent speed thru the corners without being aggressive with the throttle.
Hmm, I'd want to check that again as well.
MInd you, you could just have found the one filling station in the country that sells "special" petrol.
I wish !!
I am expecting about 40mpg from this bike in reality so i'm not sure what happened with those figures . Anyway , i'll do another check today
.Philwhiskeydrinker
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Nice one Stan, you are not mistaking kms for miles perchance are you...stanbloke said:Lutin said:Hmm, I'd want to check that again as well.
MInd you, you could just have found the one filling station in the country that sells "special" petrol.
I wish !! [emoji14]
I am expecting about 40mpg from this bike in reality so i'm not sure what happened with those figures . Anyway , i'll do another check today