6 Month Carb Syc??

[ENG2242]

The book says sync the carbs at six months. Is this a must do?

[Condor]

The book says sync the carbs at six months. Is this a must do?

 

Not really, but when your mpg starts to suffer, and it feels like you're not running great, and you have a slight buzz in the grips, it's a good sign you need to get to work....

[buddy]

No

I check mine two three times per yr just for grins&giggles Peg tells me I can't leave well enough alone lol

[RedRider]

If you have the tools, it only takes about 10 minutes. Not a bad thing to do.

 

RR

[ENG2242]

Just had it done by the Dealer. Runs super smooth and mpg are up.

[bongobobny]

Then I guess it needed it!

[XV1100SE]

Just had it done by the Dealer. Runs super smooth and mpg are up.

 

How much did they charge you? Carb Tune tool is around $110.

[RedRider]

http://www.carbtune.com/

[ENG2242]

Niehaus in Litchfild Il.....$40

[Karfreek]

I average 36-40mpg. Is that in the "good" range for these bikes? I bought mine 8/10/2013 so Im still feeling it out.

 

Jay

[Condor]

I average 36-40mpg. Is that in the "good" range for these bikes? I bought mine 8/10/2013 so Im still feeling it out.

 

Jay

 

Pretty average. Nothing to be worried about.

[Seaking]

I average 36-40mpg. Is that in the "good" range for these bikes? I bought mine 8/10/2013 so Im still feeling it out. Jay

 

A lot of it will depend how you're riding it as well.. I just got back from a 5200 mile road trip and keeping track of my mileage through various speeds and what a difference it makes.

 

Opinions may vary but if you ride your stock bike in too high a gear for the speed and it starts lugging ever so lightly or more, you may actually be burning more fuel.. But keeping the bike inside the power band tends to give better mileage.

 

Before putting on the VMax rear diff, I found I got better fuel mileage running at 65 mph in 4th than in 5th gear.. smoother and more responsive but well inside the powerband.. Now with the VMax rear diff, 5th gear is in the sweet spot again and my mileage hasn't dropped and a lot more consistant on the highways (75 mph around here)