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Originally Posted by Lee R
I logged 51mpg on the latest fill up. I've adjusted the valves, the intakes were tight. I'm curious if it'll improve now.
My oil did smell pretty strongly of fuel when drained so I'll send in a sample next time I drain it which will likely be early for peice of mind. I'm trail riding a lot and hoping of the bike leaving it running to grab pictures.
Hopefully its nothing serious. Average is 56 which still seems low for a 250. At least its not 36 like my Guzzi, but that one has a 8.5 gallon tank at least!
Lee
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Trail riding does yield lower mileage. 4000 rpm in 3rd gear instead of 6th will not get you as many mile per gallon.
I have achieved mileage in the low 70's on my commute by loafing along in the slower two lanes, estimating 65-ish mph, but bored stiff.
After two tanks at that pace I resumed life in the happy,,,, er,,,,, fast lane and am back to 75+ mph. I fuel up at between 180-200 miles on the trip meter which takes in the neighborhood of 3 gallons.
Jay. Old but not feeble.