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jared1970 · 07-26-2012, 10:16 AM

I purchased a 2007 Yamaha C3 scooter last fall and have been experimenting with different tire pressures, riding habits, and various things and have so far managed a best average of 136.5 mpg. I'm super excited about having triple digit fuel economy, especially with so little effort. I run the tires at 40 psi and have found that the best thing to do is just run it as close to 40 mph (the limit of the speedometer) as possible, and shut if off at stop lights (engine off coasting isn't really very helpful, since it has a CVT with no neutral, though I do shut off the engine while coasting). It's a hoot to drive and I can commute to work and back all week on less than a gallon of gas.

This is my first post on this forum and I'm glad I joined. I really enjoy reading about other people's projects.

07-26-2012, 10:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
jared1970 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	136.5 mpg on my Yamaha C3 I purchased a 2007 Yamaha C3 scooter last fall and have been experimenting with different tire pressures, riding habits, and various things and have so far managed a best average of 136.5 mpg. I'm super excited about having triple digit fuel economy, especially with so little effort. I run the tires at 40 psi and have found that the best thing to do is just run it as close to 40 mph (the limit of the speedometer) as possible, and shut if off at stop lights (engine off coasting isn't really very helpful, since it has a CVT with no neutral, though I do shut off the engine while coasting). It's a hoot to drive and I can commute to work and back all week on less than a gallon of gas. This is my first post on this forum and I'm glad I joined. I really enjoy reading about other people's projects.