I've never been too happy with mine either, but I do have scorpions with PCV and auto tune, K&n filter. Even when it was stock I got right around 40.
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Just an update, I've put about 650 miles on the bike so far. Really enjoying it!!
I did my first oil change a few days ago, pretty sure it had Yamalube in it. I changed it to Rotella T6 and the gearbox is at LEAST 2x as tight now. Before it would clunk a good amount, now it shifts beautifully. Very happy with how it rides and performs.
One thing I'm not happy about, is the mileage . I haven't tracked it yet (Need to check the manual to learn how to set the trip), but I'll be lucky if I get 180 miles until the reserve starts flashing . Its definitely under 40mpg, closer to 35 I'd imagine.
12k miles, two brothers exhaust, K&N air filter, otherwise stock mechanically. The exhaust pops a bit on decel so I'd imagine its running a bit lean? What do you think is the culprit? The exhaust? Plugs should still be fine to 16k or so right? Would a TB sync make a big difference? This is with cruising and generally light throttle.
. I'll poke around the forums and see which ones specifically are recommended as far as plugs go . I will definitely look into throttle syncing, I'm a decent wrench so I'll see if theres a cheaper way- I don't mind liquids
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Second fill up= 41mpg, slightly more highway this time.
Question- My reserve (I'm not sure if reserve yet, but the last bar starts flashing and the fuel trip counter starts up) comes on at after using 3.5 gallons, is this normal? I haven't ridden more than 10 miles after the F trip comes on, but I *should* be able to go another 40-50 miles right with the 1.4 gallons left right? Right now I've been filling up every 150-170 miles.
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nitro, keep up the steady progress and you might read up on SAG and suspension as that can play a role in light steering and wobble under acceleration. In short, if the rear compresses too much, the nose comes up and the steering gets light. What is your weight and what is the rear shock set at?
Oh Glad all is well during the "dating scene" with 1500 miles covered!! :thumbup:
Another interesting thread on mpg.... To use that term ah - ring it out a bit, mine is stock fueling, 2bro pipes, OEM air filter and OEM 16/46 gearing. Last tank was 200 miles/4.1 gallon to refuel ~ 49 mpg and 1/3 of that run was >8000 RPM...
Not for the new riders per say, but a comment on fuel economy...
As someone else said, this things are not tractor engines and working them lightly by rev'ing them higher may in fact get better MPGs. When you lug an engine it works it much harder, drops the vacuum and to keep it happy (not pinging) it adds lots more fuel (hurts mpg). I'm not saying there is a need to run at WOT throttle. I'm saying let it rev with minimal throttle opening (lower gears) and that way should there be a need to get out of harms way there is potential it will do it w/out dropping 2 gears.... Plus it seems to get pretty fair mpgs. My avg is 45 to 47 its not in tractor mode.
To be honest, I don't know what my shock is set to , I weigh 175 w/o gear. Ha thanks! I'm really loving the experience now. I had my first 2 up ride with a female friend who's been wanting a ride since I got it and it was awesome . I love how much slower and stable it is, makes it more fun (and legal) to run through the gears. Not to mention its so fun when a cute friend keeps squeezing her thighs against you every time you roll on the throttle
Wow!! Thats some amazing mpg with that much >8k running! I will try keeping the rpms up and shifting at higher RPM to see the impact. I figure since the bike runs so well now (except for mileage), I'll just wait until the season ends and do everything. Plugs/ TB sync/ coolant flush/ OEM air filter/ etc.
To my aging eyes it looks like your handlebars are on upside down!If that is what clubman bars are please excuse my ignorance.I'd check to see if you can put them on with the rise up instead of down.They won't hit your tank and may be more comfortable.And the cost would be right,just your labor!If I rode your bike it would either fix my back or put me in the hospital! Sharp looking bike!:thumbup:,For a blue one,,just kidding about the blue,but everyone knows the black Raven model is sexier! LOL!
Have Fun! Be Safe! Gear up! :rockon: Rich