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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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Hi Guys!


My bike just arrived from the workshop (replace the seal intake manifold , you know..) and my fuel consumption is now about 36 mpg, and my speed usually is 65/70 miles/h . What happens? I think remember 45/50mpg!!
Tomorrow i'm going to see the plugs colour, i think the mixture is rich.How muchfuel consumption is usually?

Thanks from Spain!!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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On my '85 I average 60 mpg if I'm taking it easy. I guess all I can say is check your plugs and go from there.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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check your enrichment (choke) cable. Sometimes when working in that area it does not get seated all the way in. There should be a little (1/16th inch) freeplay in the cable.
 
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