[saturndude]

Hello, I have a 2000 sv650 that I commute on daily 20 miles each way through some of the worst traffic in America (101 and 405).

I absolutely love my bike, it's faster than a Ferrari but gets better mpg than a Prius. And I do ride my honda elite 80 around town for groceries etc.

But I want more mpgs... I'm averaging about 47ish mpg right now (not sure if my fuely is linked to this account?) which is great, because I don't even try really, but the funny thing is, when I do actually try it's never any better and sometimes even worse than average. My hypermiling works fine in my car but not so much on the bike. I'm wondering if it's possible I'm shifting too early?

Also, I was thinking about aero modding the bike with a big sell, but decided it's just too much work and trouble, plus I wouldn't be able to split lanes as well. So instead I'm thinking I'll aero mod all the components individually. Maybe even a stream lined helmet/jacket/outfit. And isn't it aero to coil something around a column like if I wrapped a wire around the rods holdin my mirrors etc. and I'm thinking I'll remove the mudguard on the back.

I already have a smaller drive sprocket to change the gearing. Any other ideas for squeezing out a couple more mpgs?