MPG?

[MrBlonde71]

I want higher MPG from my bike, I know that my right hand has a lot to do with it..... but i think it needs help.

I'm thinking of changing sprocket sizes, which is best to change?

I know that the front is very difficult to remove but will it make more difference?

Would changing one over the other make the engine work any harder?

Has anyone else done it and seen improvements?

[Tango]

Hey, how's it going mate?......

Taking the front sprocket up 1 tooth will alter gearing....making it a bit "taller". This will slow the acceleration but give lower revs when cruising. So I guess the question is what sort of riding do you do? If it's a lot of motorway or main road riding at steady speeds the taller gearing may help....but if not it may actually make the consumption worse. A good service can help.....fresh oil, new plugs, new air filter etc. I can't remember, but is your bike restricted? I think that this can have an effect if it is. Other than that....I think if you want significantly better MPG you'd need to downsize and maybe look for a Single cylinder........Royal Enfields are pretty good on fuel....but their performance won't take your breath away......

[MrBlonde71]

Hello bob, thanks for replying

my bike is not restricted and i serviced it in march.

I don't think the mpg is lower than it should be i just want more!!

Most of my riding is commuting along the old A1 to Peterborough so crusing? At 60ish mph. And then town/city riding.

[Roadtorque]

Hello bob, thanks for replying

my bike is not restricted and i serviced it in march.

I don't think the mpg is lower than it should be i just want more!!

Most of my riding is commuting along the old A1 to Peterborough so crusing? At 60ish mph. And then town/city riding.

 

Buy a SCOOTER

[Harrydh3]

or a 125

or ride everywhere with your chin on the tank

[Tango]

Hello bob, thanks for replying

my bike is not restricted and i serviced it in march.

I don't think the mpg is lower than it should be i just want more!!

Most of my riding is commuting along the old A1 to Peterborough so crusing? At 60ish mph. And then town/city riding.

I think upping the gearing won't make a great deal of difference with the sort of riding you are doing mate. I think low to mid 50mpg is about all you can expect from that bike with a mixture of riding. But then again...for the price of a new front sprocket it may be worth a punt and see how it goes......I just don't think it'll make a big difference.

Let us know what you decide and how it goes......

[MrBlonde71]

or a 125

 

 

that's the problem, i rode the same journey for 2 years on a 125 and was getting 90mpg, but couldn't overtake anything. Now i can overtake but get 50, i think i would rather keep the speed and lower mpg!!

[Fozzie]

More power!!!

No seriously, sometimes having more pays off as you need to use less effort to hold speed!

But my answer here is as if you are keeping this bike for a few years or more as your pride and joy

The key here is modification, if you have a few quid to spend then I can help here, you want to do the little things like change the air filter, put in iridium spark plugs, a new gel battery, balance the carbs and do the valve clearances.

Then we start to lighten, if you don't take pillions take the rear pegs and hangers off if you can, get a lighter exhaust system that also boosts power somewhat and keep the carbs jetted correctly to boot. That usually knocks a few kg's off straight away. If you have big sticking out mirrors and fat pig bars replace for a renthal ally bar and bar end mirrors, that will shave some weight off and give you a better feel for the bike in most cases.

See that tail light, does it use bulbs? Replace and fit with LED's and at the front if you have a little side light, replace that with a T10 connection LED. That way you draw over an amp less from the battery so the bikes alternator doesnt have to work as hard, you remove as much load as you can off that and you will get the bike going more freely. Also replace the indicators for LED versions and fit an appropriate relay.

Dont change the gearing, the bike was designed for that gearing, at best change for renthal sprockets and X-ring chain kit. Lighter than standard but stronger.

You probably think this is a lot of hassle but trust me most of it is dead easy. You could probably do all that for a few hundred quid and have a bike that was uniquely yours.

[Stu]

Spending money on trying to get more mpg is a waste unless you are doing huge mileage as you won't get the money back through fuel

I would be happy with what you are getting to be honest

[Boro Jake]

55MPG and your unhappy?

Get a Honda C90 if you want better results.

[Colin the Bear]

Service the bike. Regular lubing and keeping an eye on tyre pressures will help.

Clothing should be tight fitting and wind proof. Stuff flapping about or billowing will create drag.

Don't accelerate hard. Reading the road can eliminate unnecessary braking.

Keep revs around peak torque.

Buy a car. Lots of new ones will laugh at 50mpg

[MrBlonde71]

With a combination of:

 

or ride everywhere with your chin on the tank

 

and:

 

Don't accelerate hard.

 

I managed 61 MPG on my last tank.

Not bad, but a bit boring.

I think i will live with 55 and have a bit of fun.

[Lumor_uk]

Something wrong with your bike. Look at my mpg and I max throttle everywhere.

[Fozzie]

Something wrong with your bike. Look at my mpg and I max throttle everywhere.

 

Only because you have to, to get anywhere