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julianvanniekerk · 06-19-2006, 07:44 AM

Hi guys,

My name's Julian from SA. Recently purchase a GSXR 400. A real pleasure to ride but its petrol consumption is ridiculous - 12km/litre. Can somebody tell me what it should be more or less and how to fix the problem. I've adjusted my riding style so as not to put the bike under unnecessary stress but still down to 12km/l. When I do race a bit it down to low 11's. Please help?!

**Clint** · 06-19-2006, 08:22 AM

Can someone do a mpg conversion? I'd start by checking vacuum lines for leaks, the carbs for stuck floats and proper jetting, and for any dragging brakes or other parts. You should get 60 mpg or better, I'd think.

Welcome to the forum. Please fill out your profile so we know a little about you (such as where "SA" is -- San Antonio? South America?).

Atlas68 · 06-19-2006, 08:27 AM

12km/l= 28.2 mpg

**inspiron** · 06-19-2006, 11:29 AM

Hmm, that sounds like it's burning WAY too much fuel. My bike (a 4-cylinder, 1403ccm engine) "drinks" about 6 liters per 100km = 16.6 km / liter. Your bike should be running around 20 km / liter = 5 liter / 100km = 47 mpg.

Pinhy · 06-19-2006, 11:31 AM

with the term "petrol" and the "km/l"...my guess is South Africa....

welcome

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**Louis** · 06-19-2006, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Can someone do a mpg conversion?

http://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/fuel

**inspiron** · 06-19-2006, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhy

with the term "petrol" and the "km/l"...my guess is South Africa....

Actually, I was assuming somewhere in Scandinavia ...

92Notch · 06-19-2006, 01:46 PM

I was thinking Julian's from Detroit.

julianvanniekerk · 06-20-2006, 04:47 AM

Thanks for your reply, I'll definitely check it out.

Keep well,
South African Julian, not Scandinavian or from Detroit hehe

TechJD · 06-27-2006, 02:53 AM

well according t owhat I can find it should get about 44mpg or 18.71 km/l

julianvanniekerk · 07-11-2006, 08:04 AM

Hi,

I've taken my bike to a mech who says it might be worn emulsion tubes in the carb.

I'll let you know what he says after he's stripped it.

Regards,
Julian

**Louis** · 07-11-2006, 08:32 AM

Julian, you got pictures of that Gixxer 400?

**inspiron** · 07-11-2006, 09:28 AM

A Gixxer 400? That's a 750 running on 2 cylinders, right?

**Louis** · 07-11-2006, 10:09 AM

According to my quick search they were built from 1984 to 1999

julianvanniekerk · 07-11-2006, 10:19 AM

Yeah, will try and get them loaded on this PC once I figure out how. It's hard though, to operate machines that don't have a throttle ... baffles the mind.

Will get on it!

Cheers!

**Louis** · 07-11-2006, 10:30 AM

Check the Test forum for help on uploading the images on here. To upload them to your PC, then check the software with your digicam (assuming that's what you have).

julianvanniekerk · 08-08-2006, 10:17 AM

Hey Guys,
Sorry I been away for so long. Finally got those pic of my bike. [IMG][url=http://imageshack.us]

julianvanniekerk · 08-08-2006, 10:18 AM

Ok, I don't think that worked. I will keep trying non the less. Keep well.

maddog20/20 · 08-08-2006, 12:34 PM

ZZZzzzzzZZZzzzzz, Any pics, yet?????

chadrob30 · 08-08-2006, 12:39 PM

Nice looking bike Julian!

06-19-2006, 07:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
julianvanniekerk Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	Help! Hi guys, My name's Julian from SA. Recently purchase a GSXR 400. A real pleasure to ride but its petrol consumption is ridiculous - 12km/litre. Can somebody tell me what it should be more or less and how to fix the problem. I've adjusted my riding style so as not to put the bike under unnecessary stress but still down to 12km/l. When I do race a bit it down to low 11's. Please help?!

06-19-2006, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,728	12km/l= 28.2 mpg __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

06-19-2006, 11:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Hmm, that sounds like it's burning WAY too much fuel. My bike (a 4-cylinder, 1403ccm engine) "drinks" about 6 liters per 100km = 16.6 km / liter. Your bike should be running around 20 km / liter = 5 liter / 100km = 47 mpg. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

06-19-2006, 01:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
92Notch Birthday Boy Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05½ C50 Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 860	I was thinking Julian's from Detroit. __________________

07-11-2006, 08:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
julianvanniekerk Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	Gsxr 400 Hi, I've taken my bike to a mech who says it might be worn emulsion tubes in the carb. I'll let you know what he says after he's stripped it. Regards, Julian

06-19-2006, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	with the term "petrol" and the "km/l"...my guess is South Africa.... welcome .

06-20-2006, 04:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
julianvanniekerk Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	Thanks for your reply, I'll definitely check it out. Keep well, South African Julian, not Scandinavian or from Detroit hehe

06-27-2006, 02:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
TechJD Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 1996 Shadow ACE VT1100C2 Location: 50 miles south of Lexington, KY Posts: 339	well according t owhat I can find it should get about 44mpg or 18.71 km/l

07-11-2006, 08:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Julian, you got pictures of that Gixxer 400? __________________ Louis

07-11-2006, 09:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	A Gixxer 400? That's a 750 running on 2 cylinders, right? __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

07-11-2006, 10:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	According to my quick search they were built from 1984 to 1999 __________________ Louis

07-11-2006, 10:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
julianvanniekerk Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	Gsxr 400 Yeah, will try and get them loaded on this PC once I figure out how. It's hard though, to operate machines that don't have a throttle ... baffles the mind. Will get on it! Cheers!

07-11-2006, 10:30 AM	#16 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Check the Test forum for help on uploading the images on here. To upload them to your PC, then check the software with your digicam (assuming that's what you have). __________________ Louis

08-08-2006, 10:17 AM	#17 (permalink)
julianvanniekerk Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	Hey Guys, Sorry I been away for so long. Finally got those pic of my bike. [IMG][url=http://imageshack.us]

08-08-2006, 10:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
julianvanniekerk Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	Ok, I don't think that worked. I will keep trying non the less. Keep well.

08-08-2006, 12:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
chadrob30 Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2008 B-King Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 818	Nice looking bike Julian! __________________ 2008 Suzuki B-King. Stainless Scorpion Slipons.

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08-08-2006, 12:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
maddog20/20 In Training Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Roadliner Location: Merced, Ca. Posts: 128	ZZZzzzzzZZZzzzzz, Any pics, yet?????