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Old 25-03-10, 07:49 PM   #11
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Personally I'd be inclined to correct that first, before you start looking for other reasons.
I have tried, was suposed to be finished doing all this by last Sunday but air filter went a stray i was also lied to by the seller saying it had a K&N and it doesn't it has a standard one that looks like it needed changing 5k ago

just trying to get it to a good state before its MOT in may and my trip down south next month
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Old 25-03-10, 09:08 PM   #12
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sounds just like mine as i get on av 90-110mile befor light comes on and my bike is alwase well looked after. like u said its not normal unless suzuki changed somthing on the k4+ bikes to the k3 bikes in the fule tank. mabe moved the sensor down in the fule tank or somthing but i dout it.
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Old 25-03-10, 09:22 PM   #13
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^ i think im going to clean up all the connections to the tank and see if that makes a difference, they most likely haven't been unplugged in the last 7 years but more than likely have gotten wet
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Old 26-03-10, 04:19 PM   #14
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i kick up about 9k but do a lot of engine breaking no idea if that uses more fuel i presume it would, and brake have new lines/pads and have been given a good going over. at the moment looking at the air filter again i would say thats where most of the problem lies, given it a good brush and hoover for the time been

and yes the sensor bounces on and off for about 15 - 20 miles
It does if you change down doing it, but the main thing that makes you get through fuel is using the throttle as an on-off switch, rather than being steady and gentle, and observing so as to not need to brake/gas/brake/gas. A bit boring, granted, but it makes everything come together!
Now stop wasting time and buy a new air filter. 200 miles and you'll have spent the extra on petrol anyways!
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Old 26-03-10, 04:38 PM   #15
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^ i have brought a new filter about............12 days ago and it went missing in the post, have another one on is way though so hopefully it will be hear tomorrow

PS after i Hoover'd the air filter and did the oil change, new pads and brake lines and 16mm tank risers im getting a hell of a lot more mid range and i mean a hell of a lot the bike is now picking up the front in 2nd it wouldn't do that before , now i was obviously not riding economically but hopefully i will get better mpg as well im willing to say its defiantly the air filter thats to blame (and maybe partly me )
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Old 26-03-10, 05:25 PM   #16
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My K3 didn't have a flashing fuel light, it came on at a solid fuel light with ~ 2L to go!
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Old 26-03-10, 09:58 PM   #17
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FWIW... There is no need to go out and buy a new filter every time.

Blow the old one out with bulk air - not one of those little blowers. I use a 1/2" barbed end (effectively an open hose) as the nozzle from about 6-8". Air cleaner should be good for 60-100k km providing it doesn't get wet with either water or oil.
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Old 26-03-10, 10:26 PM   #18
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i dont have access to compressed air and my air filter has done about 17k mile's just going to replace it as its the easiest option
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Old 27-03-10, 08:10 AM   #19
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i dont have access to compressed air and my air filter has done about 17k mile's just going to replace it as its the easiest option
You are right. A hoover or air line will get most carp out, if the filter is clogged up it needs changing. They aren't exactly the most expensive of parts. Oh, BTW, when was your oil filter last changed?

RE. Mattcollins - some bikes have foam filter elements and they need to be oiled. For those who have them.

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Old 27-03-10, 10:59 AM   #20
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You are right. A hoover or air line will get most carp out, if the filter is clogged up it needs changing. They aren't exactly the most expensive of parts. Oh, BTW, when was your oil filter last changed?

RE. Mattcollins - some bikes have foam filter elements and they need to be oiled. For those who have them.
my oil filter looked as though it had dent been changed in the last 10k but i have just replaced
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