fuel range

[Sin_Tiger]

I feel a new simley being added to the regular use list 

[nickjtc]

you guys do realize that the fuel mileage topic has  beaten that poor horse to death repeatedly in all the forums here

Pardon me. I thought I had a legitimate question vis the size of the 'reserve' in the the tank.  :icon_wink:

[Mustang]

you do .............and it gets asked A LOT

[threepot]

Over the last few weeks,I have noticed a 'whinning' like sound from gearbox area. So yesterday decided to investigate. Took the sprocket cover off,only to reveal it full of oily crud,sticks etc. You can see where the chain has formed its own path through it! So I'm hoping that explains the noise? Also,it had a 17t sprocket fitted(no wonder I was always looking for that 7th gear!!). That has now been removed,after having to grind the nut off! Just wouldn't budge by conventional methods
So have now purchased an 18t and new chain. Have also ordered new rubbing block..upper and lower ,new footrest pads..for a 'smoother ride'? Anyway,the reason for this post..I achieved 51mpg with that gearing. So looking forward to riding it with std set up. Should I expect a big difference in performance?

[Sin_Tiger]

51 with a 17T  They go plenty quick enough with the stock gearing 

[threepot]

There is a 48t on rear. That is std,yes?