Newbie with POOR mileage

Originally Posted by skeeter

Sir Nico was kidding. Since it sat for some time,

1)drain tank when it's close to empty (into a big glass jar so you can see if it's got junk in it.
2)you might have a gallon can of fresh gas handy
so you don't have to do this at the pump
3) fill tank with fresh gas and add some SEAFOAM for a tank this will help clean any varnish build up in your fuel system and clean your injectors.
4) change the fuel filter, run some more seafoam and inspect filter or just change it again on general principles. likely OK
5) clean throttle body, air filter, plugs, etc,etc........

I am very disappointed, skeeter. I always take Nico's word as gospel. This has shattered all of my faith in Sir Nico. ;) Having said that, I agree wholeheartedly with your post.

[rflnomad]

We have a 05 that now has 8000 miles. I JUST figured the gas mileage today and it is 39MPG on this tank. I drove to work every day (30 mile round trip) and I am pretty easy on it. When we got it the mileage was not this good either.

[killerznomad]

Hi again and thanks to all who responded, just a update, i have installed a K&N air filter, done the marble trick, made sure tires are at correct pressure, ran injector cleaner in tank, cleaned the throttle body, put new plugs in, and have been easy (as possible) on the throttle.
With all the rain we have been getting here i havent had much riding time, but hopefully that will change this weekend, and i can see how my mileage has been affected if at all. I will post again after the weekend.
Happy Fathers Day!

[nighthawk700]

Originally Posted by killerznomad

done the marble trick,

What's the marble trick? I must have missed that one...

[killerznomad]

HI all, we got some nice weather this weekend in Wis. and i got a chance to ride, checked mileage twice, got 36 and 35 MPG. A hell of alot better than the 23 i got a couple weeks ago. Thanks again to all.