Search Results for ‘gas mileage’

I filled up the tank and ride from my folks place back home. Easy country roads at about 80. Meandering but not any crazy elevation changes. Say 65 km 110 m total elevation drop. 23 Celsius not much breeze.Went to fill up to the exact neckline. Got 75 mph US! Did it again today, only 55. Sane...

Hey, I filled up my tank for the first time today. When at the gas station I thought premiun 93 grade means less ethanol. But I looked it up when I got home and it turns out it has more ethanol than lower octane grades. Should I be concerned about the ethanol damaging my carburetor and other...

Good day all. I have an 02 Shadow Ace Deluxe and without a fuel gauge and being a relatively new rider...I have no idea how many miles I should expect from my tank. (Besides doing the basic math) I also suspect my reserve switch may not work correctly and I may not actually have a reserve. I've...

Hello all new to the forum, I bought a 2000 Shadow Spirit VT1100C last year on love it. I got it from a Honda dealership and they went through it and rebuilt the carb. My question is I am getting about 60 miles before I have to go the reserve. I feel I should be getting a little more mileage...

Hey guys, I have a 1986 VT1100 in great condition. Hadn't been riding too much the last few months due to the cold but started riding again this week. Before I rode I drained all my old fuel from the gas tank and carbs (had sea-foam in it to help stabilize), did all routine maintenance (Oil...