I was getting about 43mpg before all gas went to at least 10% ethanol, now I'm only getting 36 to 38mpg's. jsquared, what are you riding & how many cc's? I used to get 50mpg when I had my H-D 883 Sportster. I have a Yamaha Roadstar now, 1670 cc's/102ci. V-Twin. I kinda miss the 1st bike I had 30 years ago, 1980 Honda Twinstar 200 cc. I got 75mpg's running it wide open all the time! Course it wouldn't go but 75 mph downhill with the wind behind me! LOL!
The more ethanol less horsepower and mpg. Wait til they go to 15%. Our Government at work, less mileage more consumption. Good for the corn farmers in Mid West though. You'll also notice the older the engine or vehicle the more fuel pumps, hoses, cat converters etc. that go bad.
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