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Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

02 May 2006 19:40

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What is the average gas mileage you get out of your 900? Feel free to list any mods (engine, exhaust, intake, ignition, gearing, etc.).

I get from 26 - 29 mpg. Stock engine except for APE valve guides and springs, Kerker 4-1, Dyna ignition, 26mm Mikuni's, Emgo pods, 14/35 gearing, Lester mag wheels (16" rear), oil cooler, rectifier/regulator combo upgrade.

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Re: Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

02 May 2006 19:45

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I'm more interested in Smiles Per Mile :laugh:

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Re: Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

02 May 2006 20:00

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who cares!

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Re: Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

02 May 2006 20:28

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Bite me!

*edit* ok I apologize you don't have to bite me...but I really really want you to bite me...cuz your comment kinda tee'd me off...oh well, no worries! :silly:

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Re: Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

02 May 2006 20:29

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zippoman wrote:

who cares!

If you don't have anything worthwhile to add keep it to yourself.

Oh and...bite me!!!

*edit* ok I apologize you don't have to bite me...but I really really want you to bite me...cuz your comment kinda tee'd me off...oh well, no worries! :silly:

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Re: Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

03 May 2006 04:16

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My "79" 1075 engine goes 89 miles on a tank. Fast miles. My "80" Classic goes 147 miles. They both have LTD Tanks. That's over 45 mph for the Classic. Haven't checked the mileage since WG reworked the carbs. Roy

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Re: Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

03 May 2006 06:06

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I have an original 1973 900 Z1 with just under 68,000 miles on it and get around 50 mpg. I don't ride it hard or hot rod it, mostly normal everyday cruising.

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Re: Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

03 May 2006 07:01

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'76 KZ900 LTD.
All stock, except for Dyna Coils and Dyna Ignition. I ride mostly freeways (75mph), and my little peanut tank goes on reserve at 125 miles (like clockwork).
That's 3.5 gallons on the side stand, and that's 35.7 mpg.
I've always thought my mileage should be better, but she runs good, and my plugs are tan.

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'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
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Greensboro, NC

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Re: Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

03 May 2006 11:27

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I am getting about 35. KZ900 with 1015 cylinders and 4-1 exhaust. Still breaking the motor in from top end rebuild.

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Re: Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

03 May 2006 11:46

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savedrider wrote:

zippoman wrote:

who cares!

If you don't have anything worthwhile to add keep it to yourself.

Oh and...bite me!!!

*edit* ok I apologize you don't have to bite me...but I really really want you to bite me...cuz your comment kinda tee'd me off...oh well, no worries! :silly:<br><br>Post edited by: savedrider, at: 2006/05/02 23:42

sorry, didnt mean to piss you off. I was just saying I enjoy the ride and that I dont worry about mileage.

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Re: Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

03 May 2006 13:18

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Hey zippoman...no big deal.

Anyhow, I agree with the enjoyment part. I however, also use my bike as a daily commuter and with the price of light sweet crude going up up up, mileage is a concern for me.

I thought I'd start this post as a benchmark and maybe do a few things to my bike to move my numbers up a little.

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Re: Z1/KZ 900 owners - Fuel Mileage Poll

03 May 2006 13:38

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It wasn't that long ago that filling up your bike didn't really cost much at all..... Now it can be $10 or more if I let it get down there. My old F-150 usually takes about $70 or so to fill. I just picked up a new F-550 with a V-10 for my fire department; had to run it up to Maine so I filled the tank- $100. Makes me happy to be getting 40 + mph on the bikes:cheer:

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