mods for better mpg

[theclencher]

1. Cutting down the windshield doesn't automatically make for better or worse aero. Not only is it a case-by-case basis, the size of the rider figures in too.

2. It can't be tilted back all that much before it smacks you in the face. So the frontal area change is negligible.

3. Shock setting = nothing on a bike. Distance to ground is a factor on cars, but bikes have no bodywork/ground aero interference to speak of. Windshield angle change due to "rear end being lower" = virtually nothing.

4. Hotter t-stat- that might do something, might not. YMMV

5. K&N- now that definitely won't increase fe.

6. change cam timing- could be helpful, especially if you re-gear higher, but you haven't, so that mainly helps you short shift

7. air wings probably = more drag.

"Most people" ESPECIALLY bikers drive like asses too. Let them ride yours and you ride theirs, and see if they still get 33 and you get 45. Biggest factor of all is probably you driving for fe and nobody else is.

I'd vent after the filter.