JimbosToys
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I thought I would share a little anecdotal info.
I finally completed the mounting of my $45 52L trunk on my tail. Not too hard, just took some time to find a round tuit. Needed it for GF's stuff.
Took a short intro ride with my setup this past weekend. 50+ miles w/o her (but weekend baggage/beer) on Friday, beach party Saturday, 50+ miles with her (140# fully dressed) on Sunday. 120 mile fillup - 1.6 gals for 75mpg. Best I have EVER had (fyi - I always have the Honda saddlebags installed). I do not think I was riding slower than usual, though I do know that makes a huge difference (drag rises with the square of speed).
My point is - seems my trunk definitively improves my aerodynamics. Have others experienced this in the real world? Anything else you have done that seemed to have a positive impact on economy?
Fyi, the trunk (and weight) does NOT seem to make the bike more squirrely on the highway and/or in crosswinds. Surprised (and happy) by that.
Jimbo
here's a pic:
I finally completed the mounting of my $45 52L trunk on my tail. Not too hard, just took some time to find a round tuit. Needed it for GF's stuff.
Took a short intro ride with my setup this past weekend. 50+ miles w/o her (but weekend baggage/beer) on Friday, beach party Saturday, 50+ miles with her (140# fully dressed) on Sunday. 120 mile fillup - 1.6 gals for 75mpg. Best I have EVER had (fyi - I always have the Honda saddlebags installed). I do not think I was riding slower than usual, though I do know that makes a huge difference (drag rises with the square of speed).
My point is - seems my trunk definitively improves my aerodynamics. Have others experienced this in the real world? Anything else you have done that seemed to have a positive impact on economy?
Fyi, the trunk (and weight) does NOT seem to make the bike more squirrely on the highway and/or in crosswinds. Surprised (and happy) by that.
Jimbo
here's a pic: