tc1917(at)bellsouth.net
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 Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 2:27 am Post subject: slingshot |
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thought I might reply on line to a couple of questions. Firstly; with the
582 at normal cruise, forget the rpm, around 70 mph, I would get somewhere
about 5 gph burn and 6 gph at around 78 mph. More than that if I were
packed for camping. Had to tape the rad at cooler temps. The 912 gets me a
solid
3 gph burn up to about 4700 rpm, around 75 mph. I now push it harder at
5200 rpm and 95 mph and get around 4 gph burn. In rough air 90s are
somewhat bumpy and touchy on the controls but got a tail wind coming back
from Thomasville last year and was clocking 126 over the ground.
That was nice, dry, cool and smooth. THAT is why I love the 912. I found
out I was actually running it too slow. Supposed to run it up to the 5000s
for best performance. Actually runs cooler now too. By the way, since Miss
Lite changed the gears in my gear box, there is a lot less noise
and at the higher rpm, it is quieter and smoother also. Just thought I
would throw that in. Have a great day. Looking for warmer weather soon.
Ted Cowan, Slingshot, 912 ul, zoom zoom.
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