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Old 01-07-2012, 05:39 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by TedV View Post
Are you sure the grip muffs are to blame and not the colder temps with the winter blend of fuel, thicker grease and oil, etc.?
A little of both. I have been getting 81mpg with the grip muffs on and winter fuel. I took them off for one round trip with the new +1 front sprocket and broke 90. It was pouring rain though so my average speed was much slower at 58mph. They are adding some frontal area and a lot of turbulence.

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