The Fuel Experiment

'Bikers View' blog has been updated with the latest results.

It could be interesting if you could throw in some average speeds in the measurements. "Real" average speeds, as in start counting the time as soon as you turn the engine on, measure distance, then stop counting when you cut the engine. That might help us to better relate to our own experience, and at the same time give you an extra control over traffic influence on your mileage (as it will necessarily lower your average speed - just look at any Ghost Rider movie ).

Originally Posted by Filipe M.

It could be interesting if you could throw in some average speeds in the measurements. "Real" average speeds, as in start counting the time as soon as you turn the engine on, measure distance, then stop counting when you cut the engine. That might help us to better relate to our own experience, and at the same time give you an extra control over traffic influence on your mileage (as it will necessarily lower your average speed - just look at any Ghost Rider movie ).

Well it takes me about a hour 15 to get 65 miles.. which is 52 mph
But as at the moment I have no clock on my bike.. so I'm just guessing and removing the time for fuel stops. If I get a clock sorted, I'll add it in.
average speed calc

[BillyC]

Grinch

I wrote a small fuel consumption calculator a few years ago... I'll forward the installation ZIP file if you're interested. It's very thorough.

Originally Posted by BillyC

Grinch

I wrote a small fuel consumption calculator a few years ago... I'll forward the installation ZIP file if you're interested. It's very thorough.

That would be great..

Originally Posted by BillyC

I wrote a small fuel consumption calculator a few years ago...

BILL!

Get out more.

Although I am watching with interest.

With a full run from the house to work, or vise versa

I have in the past put some rocket fuel in from the Texaco garage atthe bottom of our road on the way to work.
I can honestly say that the bike runs a lot better, and when I fill up on the way home, it doesn't cost me as much at it would on just the normal fuel from Asda.
I remember not so long back putting the Texaco stuff in and filling back up on the way home at Asda in High Wycombe, and putting in £8 and the tank was full. So there has gotta be some saving there somewhere.
But good on ye Grinch, keep us posted mate. As I would be very interested, and I wouldn't mind a copy of Billy's Zip file. Cheers Bill

Mass

My postings about this might be a little light next week as I'm not feeling that well. But I'll be sure to keep you posted on my developments as and when they happen.
GT's also just had new wheel bearings put in, 4 new spark plugs, and I new tyre next week, along with the rear pads.
So these things may all have a little affect on the results.

i found that the SV definately gave me more MPG on ultimate and it really did run smoother.

The TDM is very similar in my findings

there is no scientific analasis to my findings but i do recken on 30 or so miles out of a tank more on average tank being 20 litres on the TDM

one would have to set up a controlled enviroment to get accurate results but suffice to say I feel its worth the extra dosh

is super unleaded better/worse/not suitable for us?

higher ron = higher cost = better running?