LauraJ (Veteran)  |
| Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:41 pm |
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Report back what you find, there will be a lot of interest in the results you record. To make it a good scientific study, track the following information as best you can:
* average ambient temperature
* load weight (you plus bags) within 10 lbs or so
* noticeable wind
* riding style (aggressive, gentle, etc.)
* riding conditions (city, freeway, country road, etc.)
* note any variations in frontal area (ie, large bags, changes to fairing, etc.)
* octane, efficiency, etc.
Make sure you keep your tires pumped up within 1 psi of whatever you decide is good for the duration of the test, to eliminate it as a variable. Also find a very consistent way to fill the tank to the same point -- I put it on the centerstand, and fill until the gas is just touching the filler neck lip. Adjust the valves and sync the carbs at the beginning of the test, and keep the carbs sync'd as best you can. Make sure the chain is properly adjusted, and religiously follow the lubrication and adjustment schedule.
All these things (I'm sure you understand) are to help us get the number of variables as small as possible.
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Re: I trust the engineers (particularly filtered through lawyers) — DKspokane, Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:25 pm