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Chain/Sprocket replacement

Started by 97tiger885, April 19, 2011, 11:40:08 PM

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miltons bike has keihin carbs yours has mikunis .............there in lies the difference in mpg , mikunis are thirsty dogs especially at 70 mph and up
on the wifes 95 , I took it for a 325 mile trip once by myself and was slab riding at 100 mph + ...............had to fill the tank 3 times  :shock:

D-Fuzz

That explains things.  I admit my bike is a little less thirsty since I set up the carbs according to your recommendations, but at 80mph+ it is still thirsty.  Oh well, that's the price of having fun, I guess. :D
Scott

1996 Tiger 885, black