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Old 08-07-2010, 11:43 PM   #58
Easy Rider
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Re: Needle shim modification

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Originally Posted by emory70
getting more air into and out of the engine is the definition of increased efficiency.
What ??

No it isn't.

The definition of "more efficient" is getting more power or mileage out of a given volume of fuel.

Real world reports from riders who have done the mods outlined here indicate, without exception I think, that the engine "feels" like it has more power and runs "better" but not a single one has reported an INCREASE in fuel mileage.......or even exactly the same. The difference isn't much but it is always a bit lower. That tends to indicate that the extra power they achieve requires a little extra gas to get it.......and that is not increased efficiency.
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