asbach21

Not shifting that early, maybe a bit early for optimum fuel mileage. The manual needs to be re-writen for those that don't know, that's for sure. Hoping carbs are the issue. Thanks

Thank You, I was thinking about the carb sinc. I hope that carbs and my shifting are the big issues. I don't want to lose faith in this horse so soon. Thanks for the tips, shifting points are an eye opener. Thank You, Eric Robbins

I've read some posts about fuel mileage, but didn't find the answers I need. Brand new, '09 TD, less than 600 miles. Crappy fuel mileage. I know the odometers are off, so that means I am getting 30 and less mpg. What if anything can I do, or tell the tech to do at the first service? We've got a 1000 mile/24 hr CVMA ride the first week of Aug. I need to better the mpgs by then if possible. Thanks for any and all help. I like this bike much better than my '07 R*, and know that I will never be able to match that fuel mileage. I just want to get it in the range of high 30's, low 40's. Thanks much, Eric Robbins