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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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Try posting your question/problem in the Tech area, under Engine/Fuel/Intake/Exhaust. People on there know a whole lot more about it than I do! Good luck! (Or maybe even do a search on it in that area of the forum).
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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You NEED to get it to a TUNER and have them DYNO in the Putt.&nbsp\\; Now if you a wrist twister then theres another reason for Crap MPG. City Driving will lower your MPG but 25???&nbsp\\; Its Sick.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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City (stop/go) versus highway mpg? Could help determine if it is a jet versus needle position issue.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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sounds like you need a fuel managment system it helped my 06 -ride safe
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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I have on 06 RK on the way to Little Sturgis I got about 30 mpg. I had my windshield on and myt bags on he rack. I have got 40 mpg in the past. It has the screaming eagle high flow filter and how been remapped.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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CHECK OUT HDPERFORMANCE.COM. THEY HAVE A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO CHECK THE ADJUSTMENTS ON YOUR CARB AND SELL REPLACEMENT JETS AND THEY HAVE IT IN KIT FORM IF YOU NEED IT
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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You sure it's not your math that sucks?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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This will radically improve your mileage if jetted properly:&nbsp\\; http://*******.com/6kylpy
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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