17-05-14, 01:01 PM
I've been taking note of my mpg since I've had mine (about 11k miles now) and always check what changes I make to the bike affect that figure. I'm a big bloke so won't get into the high 50's ever, and I ride in a spirited fashion mainly commuting.
I've never used high octane fuel, so can't comment on that.
I run slightly lower tyre pressures in the winter to help them get and stay hot. This has a negative effect on the mpg.
Oil and filter changes make very little difference.
Different garages make no difference.
K&N air filter made no difference.
What has made a BIG difference was balancing my carbs a few weeks ago. Since then my mpg has improved by 8-10% over about 5 fill-ups and I didn't think they were that bad when I did them :eek
I've never used high octane fuel, so can't comment on that.
I run slightly lower tyre pressures in the winter to help them get and stay hot. This has a negative effect on the mpg.
Oil and filter changes make very little difference.
Different garages make no difference.
K&N air filter made no difference.
What has made a BIG difference was balancing my carbs a few weeks ago. Since then my mpg has improved by 8-10% over about 5 fill-ups and I didn't think they were that bad when I did them :eek