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Originally Posted by Grant-53
Clearly the 125cc is great for mileage, low cost, and user friendly. The lower seat height and upright seating position is a plus for those of us over 50. The task is getting the air drag down using a streamliner shell. See craigvetter.com for the upcoming Gather of Streamliners event at Mid-Ohio.
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Even if you don't go full-streamliner, you can improve the aerodynamics to make it comfortable enough for 55mph. I love my Eliminator, and ride it in cool weather. It gets 78mpg.
Full mods list is:
Billet aluminum torque rod (lighter weight than OEM steel piece)
PMP 42 tooth rear sprocket (light weight and higher potential top speed)
billet aluminum front engine brackets (weight reduction)
Slipstreamer windscreen (aero)
midsection aero shields (aero, and helps keep legs warm riding in cold weather)
HID headlamp (lower electrical load- 35w vs 55w)
aux. fog/driving lamp (safety- wired to be ON w/ headlamp during HIGH beam)
turn/run/brake control module (LED compatability, safety)
LED turn/run/brake + LED license lamp (safety, lower electrical load)
I plan on adding rear fender skirts soon to cover a little more of the rear wheel, and seeing where else I can make it a little more slippery (or at least a little less brick-like).