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05-12-2008, 10:10 AM
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| Does not play well with others.   Joined: May 2007
Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600
Location: rochester, minnesota
Posts: 5,472
 |  fuel milage question Ok, so i searched the threads and didn't find exactly what i was looking for. Last year i was averaging around 48mpg going to and from work. Now this spring I am only getting around 43mpg. Would my likely choice of actions be #1 check spark plugs, #2 new air filter #3 Carb issues?
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05-12-2008, 10:22 AM
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| In The Zone  Joined: Apr 2007
Bike: Suzuki GZ250
Location: Central Illinois
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 #1 and #2 wouldn't hurt but other, external factors might be in play. Tire pressure Wind Cold (if your FI, it compensates) Fuel mixture (still winter blend) If there are no other indications, I think I'd just ride for a while and see what develops. 
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05-12-2008, 10:26 AM
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| In The Zone  Joined: Oct 2007
Bike: 2008 ZZR600
Location: Under a rock in Texas
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| You're complaining about 43 mpg?  I hope I at least get that much after break-in. You know what my mileage is.  As far as your problem, yeah, plugs, air filter, general tune-up will probably get it back. Then there might be issues w/ a different blend of fuel, do you have summer / winter blends up there? On the other hand, are you are you running w/ the stunters and streetfighters on the way to work?
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