06-28-2023, 02:02 AM
The last half mile towards my house is a gentle, flat, bump-less piece of tarmac. For years I am used to accelerating to 45 mph after the last intersection, switch to neutral and role right into my garage without power ... in my car. Speed “on final” has been adjusted to a “perfect” 36 mph passing a traffic sign, all I have to do is push the remote for the garage door. Sometimes I turn the ignition off right after the sign.
Now I tried this a few times on my CB. Guess what, she does not even get close to the garage. Not at 36, not at 40, barely at 45.
How do you explain this taken into account :
- my brake pads and disks show no unusual signs of wear
- gas mileage on the CB is an average 50 and seems good
- my gas consumption in the car is about 25% higher
- gross weight is 5 times the bike
- bike’s tires are good (not new or worn)
Where is this friction on the bike coming from ? Why does it not decrease gas mileage?
Thanks for helping with the puzzle.
Now I tried this a few times on my CB. Guess what, she does not even get close to the garage. Not at 36, not at 40, barely at 45.
How do you explain this taken into account :
- my brake pads and disks show no unusual signs of wear
- gas mileage on the CB is an average 50 and seems good
- my gas consumption in the car is about 25% higher
- gross weight is 5 times the bike
- bike’s tires are good (not new or worn)
Where is this friction on the bike coming from ? Why does it not decrease gas mileage?
Thanks for helping with the puzzle.