Motorcycle Survey: What improvements could be made?

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What improvements could be made?

Horsepower/Top Speed
1
2%
Torque/Acceleration
1
2%
Comfort/Ergonomics
14
34%
Seat Height
1
2%
Suspension
3
7%
Fuel Economy
4
10%
Smoothness
1
2%
Touring ability
2
5%
More gas capacity
3
7%
Brakes
2
5%
Carburation/Fuel Injection
5
12%
Transmission
0
No votes
Looks
0
No votes
Other
4
10%
 
Total votes: 41
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Scoutmedic
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#11 Unread post by Scoutmedic »

For my bike, I put more fuel capacity. The S50 will take you anywhere from 120 to 150 miles on a tank. My second choice for factory improvement would be fuel injection.
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#12 Unread post by jonnythan »

Scoutmedic wrote:For my bike, I put more fuel capacity. The S50 will take you anywhere from 120 to 150 miles on a tank. My second choice for factory improvement would be fuel injection.
That's twice the range of my bike's super-pathetic 75 miles.

2.2 gallon tank! :|
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totalmotorcycle
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#13 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

jonnythan wrote:
Scoutmedic wrote:For my bike, I put more fuel capacity. The S50 will take you anywhere from 120 to 150 miles on a tank. My second choice for factory improvement would be fuel injection.
That's twice the range of my bike's super-pathetic 75 miles.

2.2 gallon tank! :|
Whow, thats a short gas range... Having a good sized gas tank is definately a plus. My 1982 Seca has a bigger 19L tank, but doesn't get great gas milage (mid 40's) but that gives it a range of about 300km. I'm happy with that though, but could always use more. :D

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#14 Unread post by CNF2002 »

Gas mileage is my #1, with emissions coming in at a close 2nd.

I'd like to see a bike get 100mpg, minimum.
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#15 Unread post by 307T »

I picked "Other" because there was no option marked "None." Why none? Because I ride a vintage design and that's the way I like it. I have a standard swingarm and shocks, chain drive, speedometer only. Hey, I give a token nod to technology because I have an electric starter! :laughing:
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#16 Unread post by blues2cruise »

I dislike ABS. On a wet surface they take longer to stop than regular brakes...so you need to give even more following distance.
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