"Most mileage is governed by the right wrist (throttle). Wind and low tire pressure can play a big part as well.
Try using some seafoam in the gas tank to improve mileage."
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what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Road Warrior Aug 23, 2011. 44 Replies 0 Likes
So I need some help. My vulcan 500 should get around 200 miles a tank but I'm only getting 70 now it was 52.Does any one have any ideas be on the carbs. Crab are clean and the air flow has been…Continue
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musicscooter replied to devildrake's discussion 'vulcan 500 parts' in the group Vulcan Riders"I found a sissy bar for mine on ebay and had to get parts for is through jpcycles. I did find a place to get an engine guard but dang was it tiny and you couldn't add highway pegs to it."
GPCRFNK replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"I highly recomend you check out NGK website, spark plug FAQ,s"
devildrake replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"we have cleaned the crabs and put new plugs but still not getting the gas miliage I should it has a 4 gallon tank. I'm not hard on the bike ad I put about 50 to 70 miles on it a day. There is a dead zone on the throttle witch I can't…"
Alan_Hepburn replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"You have any friends or family that might think it's funny to play a joke on you? You know - fill you tank for you for several days in a row, and then siphon it out for a few days?"
SMAJ37 replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"Contact the manufacturer HOT LINE....
I had a 84 Honda Shawdow 750 that after 12 yrs started giving me problems, somewhat like yours. I tried/did everything in owner's manual but to no avail. And I mean everything like…"
Kris replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"One question . How high do you rev the engine when you are shifting gears ? I know my Vulcan 1600's mileage drops if I continually rev it high before shifting gears . You'll need to experiment to see how low …"
Dale Krimmer replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"Don't know how big the tank is, but my Virago 920 only gets a little over 100/tank... The Harley ultra, with the weight and all the fancy stuff actually gets MUCH better mileage --- 50mpg vs 30."
Semper Fi replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"Put your kickstand up and quit draggin your feet !!
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Rex101 replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"Here's a dumb question, but are your tires aired up?"
ATM replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"Going down the interstate at 75mph, I get about 40mpg on my fiance's Buell Blast (500cc.) When she's riding it around town at about 45mph, she gets 80mpg. My Triumph Rocket III (2300) gets 34.5mph in town and 36 on the interstate.…"
road Captian replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"tire pressure riding style ( hard on the throttle ) does the bike set much where do you get your gas my…"
"Try Sea foam , its a fuel conditionar , the ethonal in your gas is hard on the air-asperiated carborater. it builds up a deposit in it. also use high test gas. Sea foam has been around for ever and works well. hope this helps you, happy trails."
GPCRFNK replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"if gas feed is vaccum, it must have a back pressure valve which could be faulty allowing siphoning of fuel into carbs. after sitting overnight does engine start immediatley? does it blow smoke for while? is soot buildup on your exhaust black or dark…"
Blaine Curran replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"Your valves should be checked & or adjusted every 10000 kms.Also some Sea Foam in the tank can make a big difference.I get between 50 & 55 mpg."
Jimmy Lothrop replied to devildrake's discussion 'what would cause a bike to get bad gas miliage.'"not necessarily
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