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After finding out my bike is running rich (only getting around 33mpg) i checked the coolant as recommended by the garage. thats sorted so on to the next thing on the list - the thermostat.
Basically i want to know: Is it easy to do i.e. get in and out? Is there any useful tips regarding the removing and putting back in of the air box and throttle body? |
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Not sure if this is normal either - not far from home noticed my temp on the speedo and it read 101 degrees. set off and within 200 yards it had dropped to 71 and i was only doing 30
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Can anyone help me on this one?
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What does it drop to when cruising?
They're a bit of a git to get at.
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Its in the 70's or 80's, but its drinking fuel big time. Did a dyno test and its running rich, someone else suggested the fan isn't coming on which might be right bit not sure how to check it
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what year is your bike?
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its an '03. trying to check everything possible, as the last resort is a power commander, which I can't afford.
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No fan at 101 degrees and that wouldn't make it use fuel.
How badly is it doing?
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its doing about 33 a gallon. much less than it should I reckon. doesn't even hit 100 miles before the petrol light comes on
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Sh*t the bed, that's a bit thirsty.
Is it running rich or misfiring? You looked at the plugs? Changed them? Dead rat in the airbox?
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