San Diego's 4th Motorized Bicycle ride...the 40-Mile Eliminator
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I'm in! On the "2nd" ride, I came down from Tierrasanta and ended up with a 41 mile ride; so, if I transport to OB, I should be fine with a 40 miler! I like the plan, too! A couple of breakdowns should not stop the ride eventhough I was the beneficiary of some help on the second ride, thanks to "SCOTT-O."
I'm in! On the "2nd" ride, I came down from Tierrasanta and ended up with a 41 mile ride; so, if I transport to OB, I should be fine with a 40 miler! I like the plan, too! A couple of breakdowns should not stop the ride eventhough I was the beneficiary of some help on the second ride, thanks to "SCOTT-O."
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Hey Tony, just to give people an idea how much gas they'll need, how much did you go through on your 41 mile trip? My shift kit give me better mileage than those without so I couldn't be a source for this information. I know you have a 4 stroke and not sure if the 4 stroke mpg equals the 2 stroke's but the info might be helpful.
I know we had a couple run out of gas on the 32 mile trip.
Hey Tony, just to give people an idea how much gas they'll need, how much did you go through on your 41 mile trip? My shift kit give me better mileage than those without so I couldn't be a source for this information. I know you have a 4 stroke and not sure if the 4 stroke mpg equals the 2 stroke's but the info might be helpful.
I know we had a couple run out of gas on the 32 mile trip.
Re: San Diego's 4th MB ride...the 40-Mile Eliminator
Be there, or be L7....and be prepared! I will be there, rain or shine, but will only ride if it shines
So come on people....let's ride
Be there, or be L7....and be prepared! I will be there, rain or shine, but will only ride if it shines
So come on people....let's ride
Re: San Diego's 4th MB ride...the 40-Mile Eliminator
Maxvision, great question! I used right at 2.2 liters (2.5 liter tank), which works out to 4.65 pints. Doing the math, the 41 mile trip came in at just over 70 MGP. Yes, it's a 4 cycle and I weigh 190 lbs (hopefully heading to 180 lbs, Ha!). I'm estimating the gas used on the conservative side, just to give everyone a little cushion! It would be a good idea for folks with smaller tanks to carry an extra pint of gas.
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Maxvision, great question! I used right at 2.2 liters (2.5 liter tank), which works out to 4.65 pints. Doing the math, the 41 mile trip came in at just over 70 MGP. Yes, it's a 4 cycle and I weigh 190 lbs (hopefully heading to 180 lbs, Ha!). I'm estimating the gas used on the conservative side, just to give everyone a little cushion! It would be a good idea for folks with smaller tanks to carry an extra pint of gas.
Re: San Diego's 4th MB ride...the 40-Mile Eliminator
Thanks Tony. For anyone interested, a plastic water bottle, like the ones mounted on bikes, are an excellent method of carrying extra gas. I ran into an old guy one day that did 70 miles EVERY DAY on his bike. He had 2 water bottles mounted on his bike full of extra gas.
Maybe Bob will show up again with a gas can in his basket like he did last time. Or we can just carry some oil and hit a gas station at the lunch break for people who are getting low on fuel.
P.S. So far, the route map already has 35 hits, one day after posting.
Thanks Tony. For anyone interested, a plastic water bottle, like the ones mounted on bikes, are an excellent method of carrying extra gas. I ran into an old guy one day that did 70 miles EVERY DAY on his bike. He had 2 water bottles mounted on his bike full of extra gas.
Maybe Bob will show up again with a gas can in his basket like he did last time. Or we can just carry some oil and hit a gas station at the lunch break for people who are getting low on fuel.
P.S. So far, the route map already has 35 hits, one day after posting.
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Well Im in. Determined to finish. Completely new motor. Have to put some miles on before the ride. I have ridden over 60 miles before in one day no problem, however, the last two rides have killed me. Not this time. See everyone there.
Well Im in. Determined to finish. Completely new motor. Have to put some miles on before the ride. I have ridden over 60 miles before in one day no problem, however, the last two rides have killed me. Not this time. See everyone there.
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I see 4 in so far.....let's see if there's 20 that can go 40.....you've been challenged!
I see 4 in so far.....let's see if there's 20 that can go 40.....you've been challenged!
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Cory - what's a CNS?
Scotto - your map at google maps has 86 hits so far. Good chance we'll get more than 20!I see 4 in so far.....let's see if there's 20 that can go 40.....you've been challenged!
Cory - what's a CNS?
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Yeah I'm quite sure there will be at least 20....should be fun, once again.
A CNS is the type carb you should be running on your stretch....they're a lot of fun to try to tune them and have a separate choke lever (handlebar or frame mounted) and cable also. I found them a pita to dial in. Seems others do too.
Yeah I'm quite sure there will be at least 20....should be fun, once again.
A CNS is the type carb you should be running on your stretch....they're a lot of fun to try to tune them and have a separate choke lever (handlebar or frame mounted) and cable also. I found them a pita to dial in. Seems others do too.
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20 plus 4 more including me, we'll have fun
20 plus 4 more including me, we'll have fun
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I am in for this ride so count me and my side-kick.
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I am looking forward to seeing SD it's been awhile.
I am in for this ride so count me and my side-kick.
.I am looking forward to seeing SD it's been awhile.
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This sounds interesting... Let me see if we can work it into the schedule.
This sounds interesting... Let me see if we can work it into the schedule.
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Glad to have you (Culvercityclassic), and Norm hope you can fit this in your schedule, looking forward to sharing a great ride with a great group of people.
Glad to have you (Culvercityclassic), and Norm hope you can fit this in your schedule, looking forward to sharing a great ride with a great group of people.
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Let's RIDE
You'ld be mad if ya didn't....hope your Slater is done in time, would love to see that thang!This sounds interesting... Let me see if we can work it into the schedule.
Great to hear CCClassic, come on down, we'll have a blast!
Let's RIDE
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At least you have someone to ride with. You see how many people post here from Dallas. There's me, and there's me. Just like sex.
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The one that came with my 66cc Grubee. After rejetting and float adjusting to no avail I broke down and bought the old style carb.
YouTube - New Carb.MOV
Now its just a question of do I ride the black bike I just build or my first one? Reliability will be key.
The one that came with my 66cc Grubee. After rejetting and float adjusting to no avail I broke down and bought the old style carb.
YouTube - New Carb.MOV
Now its just a question of do I ride the black bike I just build or my first one? Reliability will be key.
