Why the heck is my gas mileage so bad? 79 1000 LTD

My 900 used to get 40 to 42 at 70 mph with a stock motor. A 1000 I had did simalr with 26's. I don't know what I was geared at. Most likely a tooth higher on the front. Now this is longer diatance cruising. Now I get much less but ride it for a different purpose! A good day I can get it down to the low 20's :laugh: Your mmv.
Wayne

etbike3135 wrote: I can't believe that people talk about 40 and above gas mileage on these old 900 and 1000's! I average about 35mpg. I think if you rode in high gear at 50 mph and never faster on the highway you might get above 40.

Got a stock 1975 Z1-B 900 ,35mpg Is EXACTLY what I get and thats consistent...running 55-60 whether its city or highway.
At least I know when I get about 95-105 miles in on a trip. I better start looking for a station! LOL
Regards
TennesseeZ Ed

Thanks guys, I am at peace now

Roy-b-boy-b, I agree with what you say, checking mpg every time can give some good input on whether something is wrong, especially if it occurs under similar riding conditions.

I guess 32 mpg isn't too bad after all, so I'll live with it until I get a bigger tank. Thanks again for everyone's input.

I think we've talked down at Doc's before I might be up for
trading my 4.9 gal. tank for your little tank..

What part of town are you in I'm on the north side Braker and Lamar area.

Yes Dave you're right, we talked at Docs. I'll keep it in mind, but right now I won't be doing anything about it., maybe later.

I’m lucky to get 40mpg. 
I see no timestamp your question was asked - so I suppose it could be posted today or 5 years ago and if it’s old - my apologies for the belated response. 

KZ1000LTDPENNSYLVANIA wrote:

I’m lucky to get 40mpg. 
I see no timestamp your question was asked - so I suppose it could be posted today or 5 years ago and if it’s old - my apologies for the belated response. 

 

01/01/2014