Keep the revs under 7000 will help.I think the exhaust valves open around there.Softer compound belt keeps the revs down a bit which helped mine.I get 8-9 in the ditches, 12 up on the big trails, and I could get 14 if I wanted to try. The trick to F-7 mileage is never open the exhaust valves. If you ride hard, and play cat-N-mouse with yer pals in the twistys...expect 9-10 mpg. But also expect to SMILE.[/b]