| Author | Message | ||
     Froggy |
Anyone know of any low rolling resistance tires that will fit our rims? I am looking to squeeze a few more MPG, and am willing to sacrifice the traction to do it. Unfortunately I cannot find anything using Google. | ||
| Ratbuell |
I'm sure you've tried it already...but more PSI can't hurt. | ||
| Froggy |
I was running almost 50psi F&R on my XB at one point, and it did help. | ||
| Sayitaintso |
Are you sure you want to give up traction in the winter? Traction can be a problem in cold temps with "regular" tires. I have the dual compound pilot road 2 harder in the center (and they do seem harder) than the Diablos that were on there first. So without ANY factual evidence I assume that harder = lower rolling resistance and therefore the pilot road 2's provide lower resistance. | ||
| Glenn |
Froggy, what you want is a very hard rubber tire with a small contact area. Touring tires, and not sport/touring for example. Think bicycle tires pumped up to 120 psi. Don't you already get like 70mpg and 15k minimum out of your tires? I think you must weight 65 lbs and never accelerate or brake hard  ) | ||
| Froggy |
My goal is 100mpg, I have gotten to the point that I got to make tradeoffs for it to happen. I might put the stock muffler and ECM back on (Micron is a drinker). I am trying to lose some weight as I am about 30lbs overweight. I will also be removing the Uly tail section as that weighs a ton. I will also need to figure out how to get my hands on this fairing:  | ||
| Glenn |
Good luck on both of your goals. I really like the full fairing! I hope you can get one. | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
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| 70_west |
Air pressure is good for about 10% from baseline on a car. It really has a huge effect on suspension adjustment though... 60 PSI in a family sedan will make it handle much quicker and firmer. Tire life will increase substantially as well. I don't know how that would apply to a motorcycle tire... It's a different section contour and likely will act differently. I'm not sure they are even belted the same as an automotive tire... I do allot of hypermile-ing in a Corolla, getting an average 57 mpg on one 520 mile trip, but the same techniques don't seem to work well on the Uly, it coasts about as good as a boat anchor but drafting seems to do okay. I haven't tried air pressure as of yet, but I'm sure it couldn't hurt. | ||
| Ourdee |
Froggy, Look into the effect sipeing may have on mileage. |
