eddbaz
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 02:43 PM |
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130mpg can any one beat that
Bean commuting the last month on a cbf 125 to work,60mph on mainly duel carridge way and a roads,got 400 miles on the last tank,14 litres to brim the
tank again with fuel,just short of 130 mpg,helped a lot by riding behind lorries,saving a fortune on fuel.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 02:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by eddbaz
helped a lot by riding behind lorries
Ahh..in that case - a few years ago, my car managed Dover to Reading on a teaspoon of fuel while I dozed off in the passenger seat...bet that's
more than 138mpg....
[Edited on 15/9/10 by stevebubs]
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eddie99
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 03:12 PM |
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Thats pretty impressive....
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interestedparty
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 03:12 PM |
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I drove from Dublin to Cork once, and when I checked the fuel, there was more than I started with!
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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loggyboy
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 03:17 PM |
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I used to get more than that on my Goped, sadly they wouldnt let me drive it on the road legally - (same rules that keep the Segways off our roads,
but allow unregisted, unlicensed, untaxed old people in scooters/carts from mowing people down on roads and pavements)
[Edited on 15/9/10 by loggyboy]
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 03:34 PM |
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im sure my mountain bike does about the same on my chosen fuel (cider) 
[Edited on 15/9/10 by tomgregory2000]
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thunderace
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 05:27 PM |
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helped a lot by riding behind lorries,saving a fortune on fuel.
just a matter of time till you get killed being that very stupid to get a tow from a truck.
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AndyGT
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 06:24 PM |
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once drafted behind a truck during a time-trail on a tandem. Managed to keep with a truck until 60mph but then ran out of gears. But not something I
would like to practice...
nothing is impossible
everything is possible
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eddbaz
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 06:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by thunderace
helped a lot by riding behind lorries,saving a fortune on fuel.
just a matter of time till you get killed being that very stupid to get a tow from a truck.
No i didn't say I was up the lorries arse to get a tow,but if you follow a lorry at normal distance you get less wind on a low powered bike and
hence better economy,I think your reading something into my quote that isn't there.I don't tailgate on or in any vehicle,been riding bikes
for 25 years,save your anger for important issues where the facts are apparent
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JoelP
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 06:51 PM |
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you can nearly halve your fuel bill at 8 feet 
They should build cars with an infra red sensor linked to the brakes, to make tailing safe.
Thats what makes trains so economical, that each carriage is slipping the one in front. Do you know you can move a tonne 450 miles on a litre of fuel?
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adithorp
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 07:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyGT
once drafted behind a truck during a time-trail on a tandem. Managed to keep with a truck until 60mph but then ran out of gears. But not something I
would like to practice...
You naughty boy! I'd never have done that A mate of mine once got behind a truck in a TimeTrial. He was just starting to find it a bit tough
when he spotted the draw bar to the trailer!
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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hughpinder
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| posted on 16/9/10 at 08:29 AM |
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I managed 79.9mpg (almost 800 miles between top ups) in a 1.5dCi renault magane by sticking to a light throttle and 56mph, with 2 people in, so does
that count double. I got bored of super economy after a couple of tanks worth and went back to normal driving and about 50mpg though.
Hugh
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TimC
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| posted on 16/9/10 at 09:53 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JoelP
you can nearly halve your fuel bill at 8 feet
They should build cars with an infra red sensor linked to the brakes, to make tailing safe.
Thats what makes trains so economical, that each carriage is slipping the one in front. Do you know you can move a tonne 450 miles on a litre of fuel?
This technology is coming. There are a number of road train projects being worked-on. However most take the concept further - not requiring your
input once locked to the lead vehicle.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 16/9/10 at 10:26 AM |
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Pah! Amateurs!
6600 mpg
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morcus
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| posted on 16/9/10 at 01:46 PM |
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My dad knew a few people that have been killed by driving too close to the back of lorries, most of them were lorry drivers in lorries at the time. He
knew some guys that used to deliver to his store in convoy and they used to drive literally 4 feet apart. One day the lead guy had to stop suddenly
and the other two died. Also remember that the driver can't see you up close.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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eddbaz
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| posted on 16/9/10 at 04:21 PM |
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As the saying goes ' if you can't see their mirrors,they can't see you'
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