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#89033 fritz (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 29 Re:Bought older bike and am getting only 18 MPG 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Nope, pipes are black and dry. Doewsnt smoke when I rev it up or on the road, I followed on my sons bike and no smoke at all. Jeff   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #89043 fritz (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 29 Re:Bought older bike and am getting only 18 MPG 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Ok, I just read the information on changing and checking the main jets. It said that the main jet should say #165 on the jet it. I will check and see the number. Is the another jet that I should check also?   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #89047 Curt (User) Never to old to ride! Platinum Boarder Posts: 3149 Re:Bought older bike and am getting only 18 MPG 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   While your in there check to see what pilot jet is in it and also check your float level and check to see how far the PMS is screwed out by counting the turns in until it is LIGHTLY seated.Also see what needle is in the carb and if it has multiple groves at the top and if it does what grove the e-clip is in. Remember how the needle is stacked up with spacers and washers so you can put it back the same way. Once you know all this we will be able to help you out with your jetting AND you will be more familiar with your carb.   Logged     Black Ice is Shinny, Black Ice is Deadly, Ya Wanna Ride My BlackIce?   The administrator has disabled public write access. #89048 Tom @ Seal Bch (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 125 Re:Bought older bike and am getting only 18 MPG 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I believe your numbers...I also have a 2000 R and have posted the same type of numbers. Make sure you look for the 50+ MPG forum header...there was some great posts and detail on this issue. I plan on looking at my jetting in the next few days so it will be interesting to compare notes. Sounds like we have the same mods and year of bike and very similar mileage. Although my 20mpg was half freeway and half around town. If you make changes try and single out each change and do a check on the mileage. That way you're not making three changes and not being able to pinpoint the exact reason. That would be very helpful for future forum readers. I will definitely post my results.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #89057 GreatPumpkin221 (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 55 Re:Bought older bike and am getting only 18 MPG 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Hmmm... try second gear....??? Seriously, I don't know what to tell you except to take the carb apart and have a look. I get 42-47 mpg all the time and I do dog it VERY hard, when I'm riding solo. Just follow Curt's instructions... he seems to make a hobby out of rebuilding his carb regularly.   Logged     Great Pumpkin Brad Barnes Secretary, Star Touring & Riding Chapter 221 (Houston) 2005 Midnight Road Star   The administrator has disabled public write access. #89081 Musky (Moderator) Doc took Grams beer Moderator Posts: 13485 Re:Bought older bike and am getting only 18 MPG 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I'm guessing 50 pilot jet. 200 main, needle in 5th groove, PMS 4 turns out, and the float 1/4 inch high.. Seriously. If your math is right you need to get in the carb and see what you have.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #89091 thumpertattoo (User) Thumpertattoo Junior Boarder Posts: 133 Re:Bought older bike and am getting only 18 MPG 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   i am definitely not the brightest bulb in the box but are you printing out a receipt to check how much you are putting in my R* needs the gas filter changed and it sometimes gives me a false sputter like i need to go to reserve i just hold the accelerator and she usually picks right back up. not to hijack the thread but does anyone else make a filter for the bike other then the stealership?   Logged     Thumpertattoo   The administrator has disabled public write access. #89093 Big Bear (Moderator) All things in moderation! Moderator Posts: 4868 Re:Bought older bike and am getting only 18 MPG 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Yep, time to do a little home work and figure out how she's a jetted. 1600 Roadies were VERY tolerant of being jetted rich, would/will run without the issues experienced by the 1700 crowd. Nothing you can't fix though. BB   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #89162 Blackroadie (User) If it ain't broke, You ain't ridin' hard enuf ! Platinum Boarder Posts: 1838 Re:Bought older bike and am getting only 18 MPG 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Thumper...I got mine from local autozone. It matched up to an old dodge filter....$2.49 I just dont get these Roadies gettin that kinda milage... My buddies "117" cube big dog stays in the low 30's when he romps it all day.   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/05/28 19:48 By Blackroadie.   2004 Midnite Silverado   The administrator has disabled public write access. #89231 Frankie_G (User) GODSPEED Senior Boarder Posts: 205 Re:Bought older bike and am getting only 18 MPG 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   My 2001 will get 48 mpg all day everyday. 18 mpg is insane ! Doesn't make sense.   Logged     SLED ZEPPELIN   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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