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Offline DonB

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Fuel Economy assistance mode
« on: December 05, 2011, 07:36:23 AM »
how many find that the Economy mode does anything? I don't have many miles yet on my 2012 but I can not see that it does anything
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2011, 10:04:56 AM »
I use it all the time. I find it'll give me about 5 more mpg on the instant mpg readout- for example, if it's off and I'm getting 40, and I turn it on, it will jump up to 45.

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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2011, 10:36:08 AM »
I use it all the time. I find it'll give me about 5 more mpg on the instant mpg readout- for example, if it's off and I'm getting 40, and I turn it on, it will jump up to 45.

^^^^ that. Just because you don't notice a decrease in performance doesn't mean its not doing anything
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2011, 10:56:14 AM »
If you're speed is near ~80mph, you won't see any benefit.
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2011, 11:46:19 AM »
If you're speed is near ~80mph, you won't see any benefit.

But below 80 mph... ...  ;D

I get about 4 extra mpg when staying under that. Read your manual as it gives you the parameters for when it does something and when it doesn't.
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2011, 12:27:51 PM »
But below 80 mph... ...  ;D

I get about 4 extra mpg when staying under that. Read your manual as it gives you the parameters for when it does something and when it doesn't.

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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2011, 02:22:41 PM »
I've noticed about 4 mpg improvement with the eco mode and can't tell any difference with performance. It is to the point that even in the twisties I leave it in eco. The only time I feel a difference is in idle when the bike is warming up ,the eco mode seems to pick up the idle speed.
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2011, 02:56:32 PM »
If I forget to turn it on for a trip, my avg. Mpg will go down.
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2011, 05:06:07 PM »
I get 4-5 mpg better mileage but I definitely feel a difference in power. Not a lot but it is there.

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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2011, 06:17:37 PM »
No question it helps.  As others have said, it's a 4-6mpg improvement.  I regularly get 50 and over on the freeway.  I cruise right around 80 on the freeway.
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2011, 08:30:13 PM »
Anybody gets over 60 MPG?   ::)

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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2011, 09:28:48 PM »
Anybody gets over 60 MPG?   ::)

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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2011, 10:01:06 PM »
Anybody gets over 60 MPG?   ::)

I got 61mpg on a 130 mile stretch of super-slab, riding solo at the speed limit and with ECO on (as measured by the bike's computer). I am with most everyone else with about a 5mpg increase in ECO mode.

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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2011, 05:12:41 AM »
Ninja 250?
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2011, 06:16:32 AM »
Anybody gets over 60 MPG?   ::)

I've had several tanks at 56 or so.
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #15 on: December 06, 2011, 10:50:28 AM »
I've had several tanks at 56 or so.

WOW Jim,
  Were you coasting down hills and accelerating very slowly to get this number?

I have never seen more than 43.5MPG (calculated, not by bike computer) and I've really tried at times.  Steady throttle, slow cruising (below 65MPH) and short shifting has never worked on this bike.  I've seen 50+ several times on my R1100RT, never on my K1100LT and only once or twice on my R100RS.
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #16 on: December 06, 2011, 11:29:31 AM »
I have no problem believing 55mpg+ is achievable in ECO mode.  On a group ride/trip with friends on HD's & cruisers a few years ago, I got 52-55mpg on a couple of fill-ups on my '08.  Of course, highway miles at 55-60mph, level ground, no power bursts.

A few days ago, I got 32mpg on a fill-up.  Sub 45F temps, climbing, winter fuel and speed changes.  Of course, a lot of it is the rider.  Years ago, I had a friend who would consistently get 5-10mpg more that me when we rode together.  Even when we switched bikes. :)

I'm sure ECO mode is a good thing, but some people are just easier on equipment.
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #17 on: December 06, 2011, 11:39:21 AM »
Of course, highway miles at 55-60mph, level ground, no power bursts.

But you gotta admit, THAT is not normal riding. :)

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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #18 on: December 06, 2011, 03:44:55 PM »
Friend? FriendS (plural) ?????  No way Clyde, we do not believe you. It didn't happen without pictures. And photos of Santa and / or the Easter Bunny do not count.

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I have no problem believing 55mpg+ is achievable in ECO mode.  On a group ride/trip with friends on HD's & cruisers a few years ago, I got 52-55mpg on a couple of fill-ups on my '08.  Of course, highway miles at 55-60mph, level ground, no power bursts.

A few days ago, I got 32mpg on a fill-up.  Sub 45F temps, climbing, winter fuel and speed changes.  Of course, a lot of it is the rider.  Years ago, I had a friend would would consistently get 5-10mpg more that me when we rode together.  Even when we switched bikes. :)

I'm sure ECO mode is a good thing, but some people are just easier on equipment.
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Re: Fuel Economy assistance mode
« Reply #19 on: December 06, 2011, 04:35:51 PM »
On a group ride/trip with friends on HD's & cruisers a few years ago, I got 52-55mpg on a couple of fill-ups on my '08.

That is quite believable... plus I don't know if there is any other way it WOULD be :)
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