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Originally Posted by janvos39
On the question on the doors. I made the doors on a set of hinges so that I can easy take out the doors in case of heavy wind. They fit into the Luggage compartment.
The door closes with a magnet. I can knock the door open with my knee if needed for handling.
In practice I never took out the doors yet. With an additional rim on the nose of the streamline the side wind sensitivity became less.
The gearing of the Burgman should be altered to make better MPG.
In the gear train there is one set of gears that allows to be modified for lowering the rpm.
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-Janvos Was your nose cone filled or hollow?
I tried to make it to the Utah race but the trip through NV took too long. I started Thursday at 2pm. Either way I continued through the loneliest road in America (hwy 50), up 93 all the way to Glacier National Park. Sidewind problems going north required listing because I didn't make a right side window. South wasn't a problem until the passes of NV. The door (left side is riveted on) came off so duct tape came in handy.
Recognized about 10-15 mpg increase considering speeds(70-75mph) were faster than I normally travel at. fuel mileage is posted in Fuelly. rpm is 4500 at 70mph (true) and 3800-4000 at 60-65mph depending on wind. 80mph- 5000rpm
Here are a few pictures.
Glacier National Park
Hidden Lake Glacier National Park
Lake McDonald
Craters of the Moon National Park
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Originally Posted by sendler
All these pieces are so angular. I am afraid your fuel consumption will be much worse.
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Fuel consumption only decreased after I added the front on. Best part of fully enclosing it is the lack of wind noise and protection from getting hit with bugs and dirt/hay from semis.