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Forum: The Unicorn Corral 01-04-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 40,342
Posted By markweatherill
I don't know about Helium but what about Halogen?...

I don't know about Helium but what about Halogen?
I hear that Halogen bulbs are more efficient and burn brighter than old fashioned bulbs, so if you could get some Halogen into the engine, I'm sure...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-29-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,264
Posted By user removed
LOL you are surrounded by my mother's relatives....

LOL you are surrounded by my mother's relatives. If you know any Crocketts or Abbotts you know my family, ;) if you know them well enough you might be a part of my family!

Small World
regards...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 10-24-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 21,256
Posted By LesS
dr200, Mine is a "universal" fork brace that I...

dr200,
Mine is a "universal" fork brace that I found on ebay.

Take precise measurements of your front fork so when you find a fork brace, you will be able to tell if it can be modified to fit. ...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-02-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,865
Posted By user removed
Look at it this way. Craig Vetter has been...

Look at it this way. Craig Vetter has been reducing fuel consumption for decades. For members like PeterS and many others average speeds of 20-25 MPH are possible, and for many acceptable. Those with...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-23-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,865
Posted By user removed
Why should it be a problem? I have driven a car...

Why should it be a problem? I have driven a car in traffic here at 65 MPH and 84 MPG.
Heavy congested Interstate traffic from Williamsburg to Hampton Va. The posted speed limit on that route started...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-23-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,865
Posted By Frank Lee
Perhaps Craig isn't condemning hypermiling...

Perhaps Craig isn't condemning hypermiling tactics IN GENERAL; he just doesn't want them in his competition which makes sense because many hypermiling techniques are not ever going to become...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-31-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By beatr911
tiny tach has a digital unit for like $35 at...

tiny tach has a digital unit for like $35 at Cabelas.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-26-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By beatr911
Some people like gearing so tall that they have...

Some people like gearing so tall that they have to drop a gear to climb inclines. And why not, your arms and legs are not broken.

For my bike the taller gearing puts 60mph at about 5500 rpm. ...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-24-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By beatr911
redyaris is right that going over 60 is just just...

redyaris is right that going over 60 is just just too much for the 200. My 200 is happiest at just about 60 with taller gearing. For reference, my Yamaha 200 clone gearing change was from 15/46 to...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-21-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By redyaris
I had a DR200 a few years ago and sold it to buy...

I had a DR200 a few years ago and sold it to buy a WR250R. I doubt that a taller gear will help the DR200 in the stock aero configuration. My expereanc was that as long as you don't have to go over...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-20-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By NHRABill
I just looked at a few pics of your bike here: ...

I just looked at a few pics of your bike here:

2009 Suzuki DR200SE (http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2009models/2009-Suzuki-DR200SE.htm)

I hope you swapped out those mirrors and maybe...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-20-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By jakobnev
How about a foam filled, combined...

How about a foam filled, combined backpack/aero-enhancer that you wear on your back?
(If you have a passenger, the passenger simply wears it on their back)
Forum: Introductions 05-20-2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 847
Posted By Ryland
alot of motorcycle mpg figures are at 35mph, did...

alot of motorcycle mpg figures are at 35mph, did you say you have a windshield on the bike? because that right there can add drag because it pushed air up and over you, increasing your affective...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-18-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By larrybuck
Dr200! Besides a gearing change; you might...

Dr200! Besides a gearing change; you might consider a smallish windshield! (JC Whitney has inexpensive ones)
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-17-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,831
Posted By Frank Lee
Idea 1: don't worry about how fast anyone else is...

Idea 1: don't worry about how fast anyone else is going. You can laugh at them when you pass them all by at the gas stations.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-14-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 179,634
Posted By MetroMPG
Arrow How to properly test modifications (AKA: don't believe every MPG claim you read)

Here on EcoModder we see a lot of claims made about the effectiveness (or lack of effectiveness) of specific modifications. It's an understatement to say not all claims are made equal.

Just...
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