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Written by IRENE LOWE   
Tuesday, 03 February 2009 18:07
I could spend countless hours relaying to anyone willing to listen the insane rides I have been on, the amazing places I have seen, and the numerous bike members I have met. Like I previously mentioned, it is a lifestyle to many people. However, there are many other reasons to purchase a motorcycle. One of the most obvious reasons is gas consumption (or lack thereof). I have a 1000cc bike with a 3 gallon tank and can get approximately 50 miles a gallon--even when I'm averaging 80 mph (which I am not encouraging by any means). I recommend using premium fuel only on motorcycles because that is what the manufacturer recommends. Because bike engines have such a high combustion rate, in order for the bike to operate as it was designed, high octane fuel is preferred. And though many of the guys I ride with tell me they don't notice a difference buying regular fuel to save a few bucks, they will stop whatever they are doing to get a chance to purchase cheap race fuel. Race fuel can run about $6 a gallon and has a very distinct smell, but I haven't seen anyone win any medals or championship races using it on the highway. Which brings me to my next point.


7. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your owner's manual. Again, each manufacturer spends a lot of money designing their product, to include those brainy engineers. Also, by not following your manual, it can void your warranty (if you have one). Your manual will provide maintenance schedules, basic bike operations, and storage guidelines. Take the time to read, and re-read your manual. I keep mine on my bike at all times. Additionally, when you really think about it, using premium versus regular unleaded to fill a 3 gallon tank does not cost you that much money. In fact, not using it could be robbing you of better fuel mileage and decreasing bike performance. Moreover, because I am a logical thinker, I tend to follow the manufacturer's words to the letter versus someone who has not kept a bike for longer than a year due to crashes, poor maintenance, or running from the police and getting their bike impounded (more later on that). Though they may know everything about riding, I tend to politely agree to disagree when it comes to keeping my bike running safely and efficiently.

"Take your time, Ride your ride."

 

 

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