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1980 Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Contest |
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August 23, 1980 |
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Colorado Springs, CO |
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Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek & back |
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| Some 4,000 riders attended the 1980 Vetter Rally at Colorado Springs. All contestants had to be running some kind of un-modified Vetter fairing to enter this first contest, which was easy because everybody rode to there. |
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This first contest was at the Colorado Vetter Rally |
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Considering the fact that most motorcycles seem to get around 42 mpg, no matter how you ride, the official results below are eye opening. Little engines do not necessarily get the best mileage!
Check out the overall winners. They are all Harleys! As I recall, they were geared up so the engine turned slowly and they got into high gear as quickly as they could. And, they were consistant... all getting from 88-100 mpg. I did not understand that at the time, but a slow turning engine would become a crucial feature in achieving good economy.
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101 mpg Ed Lary disqualified himself with a taped-over headlight |
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98 mpg Lammy Johnstone, winner |
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Updated April 21 2004
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