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TOPIC: Re:MPG Issue....Again
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CoachDan (User)
I'm Mechanically Inclined, I Screw Up Everything.
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Re:MPG Issue....Again 4 Years ago
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I was getting 42-45 last summer, but I've been getting 32-35 all winter. Today when I checked I got 37 on this last tank. Same roads, same area. Our miledge should be going back up over next month or two. If not, somethings wrong.
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Re:MPG Issue....Again 4 Years ago
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When I first got my 00 Roadstar w/ V&H longshots in October I was getting 28-32 which sucked. In February I swapped my K & N big air kit for Mr. C's, changed out the fuel filter and now I'm getting 36-38 around town and 44 on the highway. No carb change at all. |
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Re:MPG Issue....Again 4 Years ago
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As of the end of last year, in city driving I consistently get 45 mpg, no pampering; more if I do highway. 
Mikuni 167.5
Pilot 35
Clip on 4
PMS - wherever
Nemesis manifold
BAK
Pipes - ProPipe and Barons
No windshield
.... and I've been running slightly rich. Did some 'tinkering' this winter and hope to improve.
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Re:MPG Issue....Again 4 Years ago
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Doc
Have you tried the 3rd with 2 washers? Mine likes it. |
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Re:MPG Issue....Again 4 Years ago
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Musky
Where do you get the washers for the needle?
Thanks
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Re:MPG Issue....Again 4 Years ago
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Musky wrote:
Have you tried the 3rd with 2 washers? Mine likes it.
Yes, not quite as 'crisp'.
The richness is down low not midrange. I suspect it may be the choke issue so I used the chrome choke knob fix.
Haven't had enough miles to get a good reading if that improved the situation. It's also tough to tell if it made a difference when you're comparing rides 4 months apart. 
Doc
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Re:MPG Issue....Again 4 Years ago
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S7driver wrote:
Musky
Where do you get the washers for the needle?
Thanks
Dealers should have them, especially those that specialize in racing parts.
Doc
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Re:MPG Issue....Again 4 Years ago
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I used the stock washer off the top of the clip under the spacer and cut a piece of credit card plastic for the top. It doesn't matter what's on top of the clip. It's only there for the spring to rest on. |
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Re:MPG Issue....Again 4 Years ago
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Flashback wrote:
you guys must have new math up there...
Yes .... it metric math .... for you it's = 5.2 L/100km 
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