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Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 03:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,362
Posted By sendler
The magazines are liking the CBR500R as a well...

The magazines are liking the CBR500R as a well priced and fuel efficient commuter/ sport touring bike that fits riders of all sizes and is cheaper competition to the V-Strom and the Ninja650. The...
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 06:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,362
Posted By sendler
Wikipedia says there are 200 million motorcycles...

Wikipedia says there are 200 million motorcycles in use worldwide. I think this number may even be way low. The vast majority are used for daily transportation. For billions of people across India...
Forum: Battle scooters Yesterday, 03:11 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 20,975
Posted By sendler
Wow! that is a lot of stop lights. Perfect...

Wow! that is a lot of stop lights. Perfect proving grounds for a scooter. No way to know about the Forza as it isn't really out yet. Honda did let it get pretty heavy. But it should be very...
Forum: Road warriors 05-16-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,362
Posted By sendler
Here are a couple people posting fuel economy for...

Here are a couple people posting fuel economy for the CBR500R on Fuelly. 61 and 64 mpgUS so far. The NC700X has 150 bikes listed now and is still around 65 mpg as is has been right from the start. I...
Forum: Road warriors 05-16-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,362
Posted By sendler
Add some DIY lowers/ running boards for full wind...

Add some DIY lowers/ running boards for full wind protection and together with the DCT/ABS so you can wear warm boots and gloves and you will have a really excellent riding and efficient solo...
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,362
Posted By sendler
I already have a PCX150 and a CBR250R. Now all I...

I already have a PCX150 and a CBR250R. Now all I need is a CBR500R, CRF250L, NC700X, and an automatic CTX700.
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,362
Posted By sendler
Another interesting new Honda: The Forza300. . ...

Another interesting new Honda: The Forza300.
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http://powersports.honda.com/2014/forza.aspx
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Forum: Road warriors 05-14-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,362
Posted By sendler
Transportation. Not toys.

Transportation. Not toys.
Forum: Road warriors 05-14-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,362
Posted By sendler
I guess I should made the title "Highway capable...

I guess I should made the title "Highway capable vehicles that get more than 65 mpgUS". Honda is in there with the 250's 2 to chose from, new 500's with three to chose from, and the 700's with 5 to...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-13-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 64,161
Posted By sendler
Checking the valves or adjusting will take almost...

Checking the valves or adjusting will take almost the same time on the PCX150 unfortunately. You have to pull the tank. And all of the plastic starting at the back to get to the tank. What ever the...
Forum: Road warriors 05-13-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,362
Posted By sendler
Honda: Great prices and great fuel economy

Check out the front page Honda is running.
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http://powersports.honda.com/
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Every bike on there is capable of 70 mpgUS. And they are affordable.
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Forum: Road warriors 05-12-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 374,461
Posted By sendler
Someone changed the plastic or had it painted?

Someone changed the plastic or had it painted?
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 374,461
Posted By sendler
Grey was never a US model. I think they had that...

Grey was never a US model. I think they had that color in India and Thailand.
Forum: Battle scooters 05-11-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 64,161
Posted By sendler
101.4 mpgUS

99.0 and 101.4 mpgUS on my last two tanks. 50 mph back roads. The new hilly section is more peaceful by going around one village and eliminating a 3 mile super highway section and a busy 8 lane...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-10-2013, 03:53 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 64,161
Posted By sendler
Removing the seat hump

I removed the seat hump from my PCX150 without taking off the cover.
I cut the plastic with a small router bit in a rotary tool. Added some foam and some plastic from a jug for a base and then just...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-09-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 64,161
Posted By sendler
Mine doesn't chatter. This is usually only common...

Mine doesn't chatter. This is usually only common with an aftermarket performance variator that lets the belt drop loose in the front at idle. You might also be feeling the centrifugal clutch in the...
Forum: Road warriors 05-05-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 374,461
Posted By sendler
Honda might add some displacement to the CBR250R....

Honda might add some displacement to the CBR250R. It wouldn't cost much to do it. And the world wide trend in insurance companies is shifting toward pricing motorcycle rates on rear wheel power and...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-22-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 64,161
Posted By sendler
The PCX150 has a really smooth rev limiter which...

The PCX150 has a really smooth rev limiter which should fade in and out at around 66 mph on a new bike. A little less as the belt wears.
Forum: Racing 04-22-2013, 02:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By sendler
Yea. I had to wash the dust off of it from...

Yea. I had to wash the dust off of it from sitting in the garage all winter. That was only the third time I have ridden it all year with this crazy weather. Rode for nine hours all together that day...
Forum: Racing 04-21-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By sendler
My number tag was flapping in the breeze. . ....

My number tag was flapping in the breeze.
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https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/163921_453556214723496_1508428875_n.jpg
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Forum: Road warriors 04-21-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 374,461
Posted By sendler
My CBR250R got 124 mpgUS on the track at Watkins...

My CBR250R got 124 mpgUS on the track at Watkins Glen and 109 mpg over the road during the Green Grand Prix on Friday.
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http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=861871
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Forum: Racing 04-20-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By sendler
Class. Smass. I crushed everybody there by at...

Class. Smass. I crushed everybody there by at least 30%.
Forum: Racing 04-20-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By sendler
A great day at the Green Grand Prix. The bad...

A great day at the Green Grand Prix. The bad weather held off until we were inside for dinner. They even sent us down some dirt and gravel roads. I did 124 mpgUS on the track and 109 over the road....
Forum: Racing 04-15-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By sendler
I ride in bad weather all the time. It doesn't...

I ride in bad weather all the time. It doesn't bother me. If it gets cold I can turn on my heated gear. Or, stop at McDonalds for a burger like I did last year since I don't care about hitting the...
Forum: Racing 04-15-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By sendler
It looks like I'll be riding over in 45F in the...

It looks like I'll be riding over in 45F in the morning with 65 and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Iffy weather for the event again this year.
Forum: Battle scooters 04-12-2013, 03:51 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 64,161
Posted By sendler
My son is 270 lb and he enjoys riding the PCX150....

My son is 270 lb and he enjoys riding the PCX150. It is a little slow up the hills with him on it though. 45 mph.
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My top speed is a true 65 mph but that is redline limited. I wouldn't try to ride...
Forum: Racing 04-11-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By sendler
It will be a long day next Friday for the 2013...

It will be a long day next Friday for the 2013 Green Grand Prix as both the on track and the over the road fuel economy challenges are on the same day this year. 7:00AM for the first observed fill...
Forum: Racing 02-10-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By sendler
Vetter fuel economy challenges focus on fuel...

Vetter fuel economy challenges focus on fuel economy also but with the stipulation that the vehicle must be highspeed highway worthy and carry 100 liters of groceries without smashing them. Ohio is a...
Forum: Racing 02-10-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By sendler
Any mods are allowed as long as the vehicle...

Any mods are allowed as long as the vehicle remains road legal and rideable at 70 mph into a 30 mph headwind (for Vetter competitions).
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I probably wouldn't ever go so far as to meddle with the...
Forum: Racing 02-09-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By sendler
We were required to average 45 mph as it was held...

We were required to average 45 mph as it was held under the guise of an SCCA Time/ Distance road rally where you get points for hitting the check points at various places around the track at the...
Forum: Racing 02-09-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By sendler
Green Grand Prix 2013 on the track at Watkins Glen

Coming up Friday April, 19, 2013. On the track for the Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen with my Honda CBR250R motorcycle for a fuel economy challenge. I'm trying to improve on 134.9 mpgUS from last...
Forum: The Garage 02-06-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By sendler
A racer brought up a good point about going...

A racer brought up a good point about going shorter on the final drive. You can make the rpm drop closer together by going shorter in the final drive. Throw away 6th by making it more like what 5th...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 02-05-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,676
Posted By sendler
Vetter knows.He has ridden 1000's of miles on...

Vetter knows.He has ridden 1000's of miles on his. I rode behind Alan's streamliner at Ohio last year and it is uncanny how quiet and calm it is in truck wakes. Invisible to wind. The tail weighs 22...
Forum: The Garage 02-05-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By sendler
There is another misconception about gearing that...

There is another misconception about gearing that is related to energy. Motorcycle guys often change the final gear ratio by changing sprockets since it so easy and cheap to do. I went 15% longer for...
Forum: The Garage 02-04-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By sendler
C*V*T = Obvious . ...

C*V*T = Obvious
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_variable_transmission
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A continuously variable transmission makes the concept of combining the equations for power and energy very...
Forum: The Garage 02-03-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By sendler
Here is the last piece we needed tying Power to...

Here is the last piece we needed tying Power to Energy as posted by DieselMaxPower:
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"I'll add some info, even though you've basically got it. So a simplified equation for your last post is

P...
Forum: The Garage 02-02-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By sendler
Still at it and working some of the bugs out of...

Still at it and working some of the bugs out of some misstatements earlier. The highest rear wheel torque will give the highest acceleration.
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Forum: The Garage 01-28-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By sendler
My last example with the trucks was a bad one. ...

My last example with the trucks was a bad one. And my statement that 3rd would pull harder than 5th given the same speed and power with just a different rpm along the super flat power curve was...
Forum: The Garage 01-28-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By sendler
A reply from another site . . "Here's the...

A reply from another site
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"Here's the problem... you can't disregard air resistance at higher speeds. That's like saying granite would float in water if you disregard gravity.

In top...
Forum: The Garage 01-28-2013, 03:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By sendler
Here is an interesting quote by DieselMaxPower at...

Here is an interesting quote by DieselMaxPower at the Honda site which explains the conundrum of the power at the rear wheel not being multiplied by using a lower gear even though the vehicle does...
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