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[Ray]

Hmmmm, that works out at about 17 MPG

I'd be looking for the hole in the bottom of the fuel tank or putting some money into a locking fuel cap.

Ray.

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by Ray

Hmmmm, that works out at about 17 MPG

I'd be looking for the hole in the bottom of the fuel tank or putting some money into a locking fuel cap.

Ray.

Even my 1990 six Cylinder Turbo Diesel VW does more than that, not a lot more but granted, but it does manage to creep above 20mpg if I keep the speed down.

Since 1998 I have been traveling on average 2500 miles a year for club racing, without counting taking the bikes to the TT or to Assen.
So with 11 years of doing that I don't even want to add up my total fuel bill from racing.

[bradders]

Originally Posted by skidlids

So with 11 years of doing that I don't even want to add up my total fuel bill from racing.

whatever it is, it pales into insignificance compared to the joy you've had

and that has to be the way to look at it

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by bradders

whatever it is, it pales into insignificance compared to the joy you've had

and that has to be the way to look at it

Not to mention the Friends I have made

[mat2hew]

You lot are an optimistic bunch, looking on the bright side of life, but you are right, I have a N reg vw transporter 2.4 diesel that returns about 28/30 mpg, I think without working it out too much I estimated about £700, but some of the more local events I will travel home at night which will double the mileage for those and of coarse leaving room for inflation, who knows how much it go up this year and a healthy dose of rounding up, I came to the £1000 figure (it sounds better, or worse, as well)
Matt , Sorry,

[bradders]

no reason to be sorry....save that for when others are putting your bike back together in the paddock!!





alas speaking from personal; experience!!

[mat2hew]

On reflection, I have decided to drive 10mph slower (in the van, Not the bike!) which should use less fuel and put the money saved into repairs,, of which hopfully I won't need too many., I think booking the fuel as a business expence is probably an illegal tax dodge! err? not sure.

[Zimbo16]

Originally Posted by mat2hew

some of the more local events I will travel home at night which will double the mileage (

Local, from Maidstone????????

But seriously, travelling home at night would mean you miss the best part of DD. It's not about the racing really, it's weekends away camping with your mates and the riding round a circuit is just a bonus