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Offline Dragwn

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Lufty's and MPGs
« on: September 18, 2014, 11:15:51 PM »
So, how badly will a Lufty kill MPG's over stock? My K came with an original style Lufty but I noticed my mileage was down under 45 mpg. I have a bike that I use for going fast(er) and would rather have the MPG's of a stock K100rs which according to the dreamy tech specs was around 55mpg (dreamy yes).
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Re: Lufty's and MPGs
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2014, 11:19:31 PM »
I've got 2 1100LT's, one with stock, one with a Remus.
My mileage is about the same with either one. I get mid-upper 30's with daily commuting and I can get upwards of mid 40's to 50 when cruising on the highway 55-60mph.
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Re: Lufty's and MPGs
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2014, 08:45:15 AM »
My experience with K75's is riding style makes more difference than the pipe.  And I've never seen a K100 come close to 55mpg.
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Re: Lufty's and MPGs
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2014, 11:33:27 AM »
Well, on the taks where I have filed p so far, I haven't been trying to find the redline in top gear and I have been running right around the speedlimits. I will try packing the pipe and see what happens after, and also run some fuel system cleaner (techron) through her.
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