VFR Fuel Economy

Discussion in '5th Generation 1998-2001' started by Guest, Oct 21, 2005.

  1. Knight

    Knight New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2014
    Messages:
    1,187
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    USA
    Map
    Regarding the brakes: Even though you have been diligent do the test: spin the wheels. How many revolutions does it spin?

    My rear brake bound a little after the initial refresh of the brake system when I bought it. It could have been the pads bedding in, but it is time to test it again this spring. If there is any binding, per I think CandyRed's recommendation, gonna put a large amount of fluid through the proportioning valves. That crystallized fluid from the po's neglect starts out in every nook and cranny and the only way of knowing that the entire system is working properly is the free wheel spin.

    Have you tried an alternate brand of gasoline?

    What octane are you using? If the cylinder is running hotter or cooler than "normal" whatever that means, then it can be affected by the octane. Thus maybe try octane at the opposite end of the scale and see if that affects your mileage.

    How much do you weigh? We need to find another owner of your same bike with a similar build.
     
  2. Badbilly

    Badbilly Official VFRWorld Troll Of The Year!

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2007
    Messages:
    15,047
    Likes Received:
    52
    Trophy Points:
    48
    "We" ???? If ya cant afford the gas put the bike in the garage and find a new hobby. Ditch the SUV or truck with the six liter V8 and a blower. Pimp oot the old lady, sell off one of the kids. Go into raising cats for fun, profit and fine dining.
     
  3. Lint

    Lint Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2012
    Messages:
    4,805
    Likes Received:
    950
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Simi Valley, Ca.
    Map
    I have about 1000 miles plus on the pads, so they are bedded in. I can grasp it and give give it a good spin and it sounds about two rotations or so.
     
    Last edited: Jan 26, 2016
  4. Gator

    Gator Insider

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2012
    Messages:
    5,201
    Likes Received:
    811
    Trophy Points:
    143
    Location:
    Boynton Beach, FL
    Map
    2 different people riding the same bike can have very different gas mileage. Seen that many time. Acceleration and braking habbits being the big difference.
     
  5. Lint

    Lint Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2012
    Messages:
    4,805
    Likes Received:
    950
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Simi Valley, Ca.
    Map
    Yeah, that's why I think it's me. Think a CB500 engine will fit in my VFR? :loyal:
     
  6. Pliskin

    Pliskin New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    3,699
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    36
    Location:
    Morris County, New Jersey
    Map
    Here's what you do lint.

    Go to bike. Open tank and look inside. Fuel in there? Check..
    Now look at tires. Sidewall still have tread? Check...

    F**k gas mileage.

    I never got more than 37mpg on my 5th Gen. And didn't care, as long as my tires were good!
     
  7. Badbilly

    Badbilly Official VFRWorld Troll Of The Year!

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2007
    Messages:
    15,047
    Likes Received:
    52
    Trophy Points:
    48
    In a recent study, it was shown that major factors affecting mileage on motorcycles particularly Honda VFRs were caused by the malady known as Farkleism, described in the journal of Modern Motorcycles as strapping a bunch of useless shit to your bike so you can haul a bunch of other shit around with, that is never used and nobody cares aboot anyway.
     
  8. 34468 Randy

    34468 Randy Secret Insider

    Country:
    Canada
    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2007
    Messages:
    13,741
    Likes Received:
    1,557
    Trophy Points:
    158
    Location:
    Chilliwack, BC Canada
    Map
    Don't know. Never knew. Never cared in the past and don't give a shit now. I just fill up when it need fuel. I keep my eyes open riding forward and a spendable balance on my credit card. GPS functioning and maybe...just maybe...I won't get lost...at least sometimes.

    This must have been one of the very first threads posted. Wonder if the guy is still alive?
     
  9. RVFR

    RVFR Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2006
    Messages:
    8,006
    Likes Received:
    265
    Trophy Points:
    128
    Location:
    Olympia Wa.
    Map
    FWIW I used the mileage as a way to gauge how many miles it would be to start looking for a fuel stop, god knows the fuel indicator is not all what it seems to be, especially on the 5th gen, that lcd bar is almost useless IMO. How many reset their trip meter at every re fuel?
     
  10. Gator

    Gator Insider

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2012
    Messages:
    5,201
    Likes Received:
    811
    Trophy Points:
    143
    Location:
    Boynton Beach, FL
    Map
    I reset at every fueling.
     
  11. fatbastard

    fatbastard New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2015
    Messages:
    194
    Likes Received:
    26
    Trophy Points:
    28
    Location:
    NSW Norah Head
    Map
    This is the first bike I've had with a fuel gauge, damn new fangled technology. What will they think of next ? I've used the trip meter for years but my first bike didn't even have one of those. The lower end of the digital gauge certainly doesn't have a lot of sensitivity. I think I got similar results with my MZ just shaking the bike side to side and listening for the sloshing sound !
     
  12. Lint

    Lint Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2012
    Messages:
    4,805
    Likes Received:
    950
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Simi Valley, Ca.
    Map
    I don't rely on my fuel guage to determine mpg, but that thing is all over the place. It will go down a bar, then up. It drops at 9-10 miles right after fill up, regardless of riding style. I'm wondering if I need to replace the fuel level sender?
     
  13. Badbilly

    Badbilly Official VFRWorld Troll Of The Year!

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2007
    Messages:
    15,047
    Likes Received:
    52
    Trophy Points:
    48
    He may be still alive but he is still missing. He was last seen talking to a bunch of harleydoods on the side of the road. Probably kidnapped and sold into slavery.
     
  14. Badbilly

    Badbilly Official VFRWorld Troll Of The Year!

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2007
    Messages:
    15,047
    Likes Received:
    52
    Trophy Points:
    48







    The sender is analog. Sort of like the float in a commode. The readoot can be the same on some bikes and digital on others. GIGO

    This is all premised on the assumption that one has a more commodious arrangement than an outhouse.
     
  15. Knight

    Knight New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2014
    Messages:
    1,187
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    USA
    Map
    Mileage is the only concrete/numerical feedback indicator of the bike's health. That is why it is important. I have not cared about the cost of fuel in my entire life. I always found it weird when people talk about the rate they just paid for gas. There is no control over the cost so what does it matter? But I still pay attention to mileage because it tells a story.
     
    Last edited: Jan 27, 2016
  16. Allyance

    Allyance Insider

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Nov 20, 2013
    Messages:
    3,522
    Likes Received:
    391
    Trophy Points:
    128
    Location:
    East Bay, California
    Map
    I use an app call "Gas Cubby", can handle multiple vehicles. Since I bought the VFR800D used (2600 mi) 12/13/14, I have filled up 54 times with an average of 44.7 mpg. Mostly twisty back road riding.
     
  17. Badbilly

    Badbilly Official VFRWorld Troll Of The Year!

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2007
    Messages:
    15,047
    Likes Received:
    52
    Trophy Points:
    48

    It was a dark and stormy night when I pulled into the gas station one dark and stormy night. It was closed.


    The end.
     
  18. Lint

    Lint Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2012
    Messages:
    4,805
    Likes Received:
    950
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Simi Valley, Ca.
    Map
    How? Are you five feet tall, 100lbs and going thirty miles per hour?
     
  19. Knight

    Knight New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2014
    Messages:
    1,187
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    USA
    Map
    http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/honda/vfr800_interceptor

    Just googled to find this so I cannot verify its accuracy. Speaking of which it would be awesome to have graphic surveys on this site. Maybe with an invite for everyone to participate, but I digress.

    Allyance is in the upper end of the bell curve, aka higher than average, but is not at the extreme mileage.
     
  20. Allyance

    Allyance Insider

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Nov 20, 2013
    Messages:
    3,522
    Likes Received:
    391
    Trophy Points:
    128
    Location:
    East Bay, California
    Map
     
Related Topics

Share This Page