Depending on how you ride that sounds about rite to me.
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So I'm new to the bike world. I know my way around cars but not so much on bikes. I recently picked up an 03 R6. I got it with 50k.
Ive gone through 2 gas tanks and I am only get getting 145km before the gas light goes on. Is this normal? I've heard that this bike should get 180km ?
Any suggestions what I should look at first? Is there any maintenance I should do to the bike since it has high km? The bike came with a safety but Im sure the guy did it himself.
Any help would be great.
Thanks
Depending on how you ride that sounds about rite to me.
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Were the sprockets changed?? Ratio changed? If so your actual Kms might be off.
If you have GPS use that as the actual read. Use the pump as the actual amout of gas put in. Do calculation then u'll know your fuel consumption
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Is your bike actually boosted like your name says, Or is that just to up the Timmies Rep?
2001 CBR F4i
" they say at 100mph water feels like concrete ,so you can imagine what concrete feels like " - Nicky Hayden
Here's a crazy idea, actually note how many Litres of petrol you are using, my calculator doesn't do "tanks" of gas.
Check the air filter also as a start since it is new to you. Also, along with the filter housing in general and any intake tunnels from the front of the bike to ensure they are fully open and no mouse or squirrel left a nest in there from over the winter (it has been know to happen to bikes and cars).
Simoncelli apparently was asked if he was afraid of dying in a racing accident & he responded: "NO. You live more for 5 minutes going fast on a bike like that than other people do in all of their life."
Life's time is finite. Be honest & Let's Ride.
Thanks, I feel like a noob.
The previous owner said he would get 180km+ all the time. I dont know maybe he made that ***** up?
I will do more proper calculations next time I fill up. Off the top of my head I put $15 94 octane and get 145km.
I think its time for me to do a tune up anyway, Change air filter, spark plugs and new fluids.
The bike is all stock except for a hindle pipe. I dont ride hard and no the bike is not boosted but my car is!
What RPM's are you cruising at?
Are you keeping the bike in lower gears, or are you cruising in 6th gear after you get up to speed?
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1997 VFR750F RC36
1986 VFR750F Honda Interceptor (sold)
1986 Honda Interceptor VF500 (sold)
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2001 CBR F4i
" they say at 100mph water feels like concrete ,so you can imagine what concrete feels like " - Nicky Hayden
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Dress for the crash, not for the ride...
another thing to check is your owners manual, my bike (03 cbr600rr) will get to the last fuel bar, then after a bit more riding starts to blink...then after a little more riding stay solid again.
no i haven't run out of fuel, and this has only happend once.
Scarborough group ride 4.0! Every Sunday, 1:30, Timmies at KC!!! Facebook group!! ^^^ OMG ROFL!!! ^^^
Dress for the crash, not for the ride...
That mileage does not sound much better than my Mazda3. However, I would be more concerned about the poor range with a full tank. I don't like stopping for fuel that often and there are places I have ridden where the gas stations are more than 145 km apart.
Malks
1997 ST1100
My biggest mistake in my first season of riding was putting the gas nozzle all the way into the tank when filling up. What this does is activate the automatic shut-off at the pump long before you've actually topped off your gas tank. Due to the nature of motorcycle tank designs you can put the end of the nozzle right where your tank hole is and fill 'er up until it's level. Don't rely on the automatic shut off. Just look at the gas level. You'll get an extra 5-10L out of this process depending on your tank. Give it a shot.
I use this to track my fuel efficiency: http://www.appigo.com/accufuel
Great app. You just need to take your gloves off to use your phone, of course.
Did you check your tire pressure?
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