120675 km Request (75,000 miles)

JQL

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Well, on Friday evening just outside of the active runway at Orly Airport, I achieved 75,000 miles (which, in Napolean units, is 120,675). In just over 6 years and 5 months nearly all of which is commuting (only about 1,500 miles touring).

 

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Congratulations, John! That's a lot of commuting.

BTW, has you gas mileage gone up lately? I was thinking that our Fuelly numbers were about the same. Mine keeps hanging right there at 46.6 mpg. I don't have all my fuel-ups recorded (only 87,426 out of my 14,300 miles), but the average has been pretty consistent for a long time.
 
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JQL

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Phil,

It's been warmer in France over the last couple of years with no real frosts or snow in the Paris region. Also, we hit 40C last summer which is uncommon. This year, only 37C.

I think I'm getting better mileage due to a) the warmer weather and b) I'm not in the centre of Paris as much - I'm spending more time in the suburbs.

This will change as most of our offices (but not mine) are being amalgamated into one "super-office" near Opera, which is right in the centre. Great for public transport, foul for vehicles.
 
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Congratulations! Are you having any problems of any sort at this mileage?

Terry
None what-so-ever. The bike is running very well. Very smooth and reliable (though that's probably put the kiss of death on her) .
 
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