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Re: 30 mpg

Postby craiggor » Tue Aug 05, 2014 4:05 pm

getting 68 mpg out of the pit bike engine but only 54 mph.
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Re: 30 mpg

Postby DAVID THOMPSON » Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:10 pm

what size is the pit bike motor and 55 mph will work
but 60 would be better if you need to run an express lane for a few miles
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Re: 30 mpg

Postby breakwellmz » Wed Aug 06, 2014 1:25 am

craiggor wrote:90 mpg ! would like to know more about that one Bob.


Many years ago after my mate and i had run out of money in Cornwall, we returned to Bristol as`economically`as possible.He got 80mpg out of his Honda 250 Superdream and i got 120mpg from my MZ 250 Supa 5!
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Re: 30 mpg

Postby craiggor » Wed Aug 06, 2014 11:22 am

the pit bike engine is 140 cc. i need to change my rear sprocket again,mz rear sprocket was only giving me 40 mph,went to a 31 tooth rear and it's to high now.
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