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zerogs

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Lost of MPG
« on: May 16, 2011, 09:36:03 AM »
Hey folks, lately my gas light comes on at just over 70 miles and fill up 4 gallons at just over 100 miles.  :banghead:  I normally get the gas light on around 110 to 120 miles and get a little over 140 before fill up. This started after the BBT trip and have not been riding the X much lately due to the issue at hand.   :(  Any ideas what may be going on? I don't have a heavy wrist and cruise at about 70mph on my commute from home and work which is 84 miles round trip. I fill up close to home on way to work the second day when normally I would fill up close to home after the second day of work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks guys, have a great week.  :c
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Re: Lost of MPG
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2011, 12:09:38 PM »
I'd check your plugs first. It sounds like you're not getting the correct bang for your bucks. Add some Seafoam to the next 5 or 6 tanks to clear out the injectors. Check for leaking fuel near the fuel pump.

The only other thing I can think of is too much back pressure in the exhaust system but that's a long shot.
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Re: Lost of MPG
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2011, 03:42:14 PM »
Quote from: zerogs on May 16, 2011, 09:36:03 AM
Hey folks, lately my gas light comes on at just over 70 miles and fill up 4 gallons at just over 100 miles.  :banghead:  I normally get the gas light on around 110 to 120 miles and get a little over 140 before fill up. This started after the BBT trip and have not been riding the X much lately due to the issue at hand.   :(  Any ideas what may be going on? I don't have a heavy wrist and cruise at about 70mph on my commute from home and work which is 84 miles round trip. I fill up close to home on way to work the second day when normally I would fill up close to home after the second day of work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks guys, have a great week.  :c
I would also check your air filter!
Had you changed your plugs??
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Re: Lost of MPG
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2011, 07:28:29 AM »
That avatar resembles tourqe's bike...
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Re: Lost of MPG
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2011, 11:50:51 AM »
Quote from: snake on June 09, 2011, 07:28:29 AM
That avatar resembles tourqe's bike...
This is what happens when you go missing!  ;D
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