RyanChristenson
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So finally filled up today to same spot I always do. 34.66 mpg
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poor mpg with new bike ???
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The dealer probably didn't give you a full tank of gas. Did you notice whether the gauge showed that it was full?
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I doubt that it was full from the dealer and you really have to assume it was not because there's no way to know. Since you only put $10 in now you can't get an accurate measure. What you'll want to do is do and full fill up, reset the trip meters,then run it till it's ready to be filled then divide miles ridden by gallons filled.
E=nismos14;433378]I doubt that it was full from the dealer and you really have to assume it was not because there's no way to know. Since you only put $10 in now you can't get an accurate measure. What you'll want to do is do and full fill up, reset the trip meters,then run it till it's ready to be filled then divide miles ridden by gallons filled.[/QUOTE]
Thats what I'm going to do next time I'm able to take it for a spin. Fill her up (by checking to make sure the gas hit the metal piece at the top of the tank) and reset the counter.
Thats what I'm going to do next time I'm able to take it for a spin. Fill her up (by checking to make sure the gas hit the metal piece at the top of the tank) and reset the counter.
98Deathmage
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Tbh, im riding with really biploar weather. It will start at mid 30s in the morning, reach 60-70 degrees mid day then drop again. Because half the time my bike was not reaching even close to proper running temp (often sat at 165 all the time), i was getting such low mpg. i made a little piece in front of my radiator to only partially block it. The fan can still cool it and it has had no over heating issues but my MPG has gone up and i actually feel the heat of the bike again(even when it gets to be ~30 degrees). Definitely worth a shot if the bike doesnt reach 190+ degrees. At one point, i had 49 mpg without holding back my lead foot.
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Bert-Aus
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I have been able to get more an extra litre/ 1/4 gal beyond that "neck" in the filler tube, just give the bars a jiggle when the fuel stops flowing
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Bert-Aus
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On your next fuel run, try riding the entire tank with the rpm above 7krpm.
I am certain you will notice a leap in total distance
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I want to be nice to my baby and properly give her the recommended break in. The only time I hit the 7k mark is on the highway when I need the extra juice to go around someone. ;-)
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OK cool, thanks! I also wanted to ask a question. If I'm cruising down a long stretch of road, what would be the ideal rpms to have the engine at? 6-8 like you just said?
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Yep .
Bert-Aus
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Peak performance is 10,800 or there about, you will be amazed how good mileage you get up around those digits.
But yes, def wait till after run in period is done before you sit in higher rev range for prolonged time
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But yes, def wait till after run in period is done before you sit in higher rev range for prolonged time
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FastFreddy
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I reckon the bike will use less fuel when you sit on low revs for long stretches.
But its when you open the throttle at low revs is when it sucks the juice, due to being in an inefficient rev band for the power level being asked of the motor.
So for higher power levels, keep the revs up, for cruising keep the revs down, if you are on and off the throttle, you want the revs higher than 5000 rpm.
Bert-Aus
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Sorry to say but I have proven the opposite with numerous long hauls and shorter hills rides as comparisons.
The harder you ride this bike the better mileage you get.
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RyanChristenson
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I am approaching 2000 miles and still no improvement. Been tracking all year and still around 37 average.
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Dunno if I put my two cents into this thread or not, but my mileage has almost always been shitty. My first tank was in the neighborhood of 45 or 50mph. I had an exhaust by the time I finished my second tank of gas. I love the way the bike sounds and feels and can't keep the throttle shut, probably the reason I've never seen a drop over 36mpg since.
My thought is none of us got this bike for the sole purpose of saving money on gas. Wouldn't you rather be in the right gear and rpm to dodge a wayward cager than to save yourself a dollar or two at the pump anyway?
(Just playing Devil's advocate, I'd love to ride the same way and get another 10-20mpg for sure!!!! 99% of the time I don't give a shit about gas mileage, I enjoy the ride)
My thought is none of us got this bike for the sole purpose of saving money on gas. Wouldn't you rather be in the right gear and rpm to dodge a wayward cager than to save yourself a dollar or two at the pump anyway?
(Just playing Devil's advocate, I'd love to ride the same way and get another 10-20mpg for sure!!!! 99% of the time I don't give a shit about gas mileage, I enjoy the ride)
I concur. She gets the best mileage in the 7k rpm range. Anything much lower probably lugs the engine even though it may not seem so. The powerband is great in the 6-8K range.
RyanChristenson
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I normally keep it in that range when I ride.
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