Wednesday, November 13, 2013

24,000 kilometer update on the Honda motorcycle that gets the best MPG in the world

We bought our Honda motorcycle brand new back 2007 or 2006 i forget. It has been a great bike, We drive it to town daily about 5 miles a day. We have had only minor repairs, aside from the routine oil change. The battery is still working but needs replacement. It has been changed twice in the past and this is good for the tiny little $10 battery. Next was a chain and sprockets, We didn't need the sprockets changed but it was done as a set for $20 so why not. Replace our outer tubes with Michellin 's. We have changed the head light bulbs because i saw they were darkening and also the brake lights. We have had a sticky brake light level which needs oiling and cleaning. Otherwise the fuel injection system and the motor itself are doing great. I had a mechanic check the valves for adjustment and he said they needed only a little adjustment, still i noticed a boast in pickup after that. We are still getting great mileage, Still way over 100 miles per gallon. Our tank is exactly one gallon and when we get it filled it usually only about 3/4 of one gallon. And it works on lower octane or gas-alcohol (gasahol) mixed fuels. It has been a great bike for only $1500 when we bought it new at the Thai Honda Dealership. If you want one please right your governor and tell them to allow the importation again. This is a great bike with millions being produced over 50 years this bike it the top of modern technology and prime example of important vehicles which could help us reduce our oil dependence.