Terrible gas mileage

BabyCakes10 · 02-04-2012, 04:12 PM

Before the riding season I should get this problem fixed its happened ever since my ecu exchange. Do you guys think it just needs tuned and if so.suggestions on where to take it

RedStar · 02-04-2012, 04:18 PM

I don't know if this is a stupid question/answer or not. But have you tried to unplug your battery, let the system restart and ride it?

Reason I ask is when I installed a cold air intake on my car I actually had to restart the battery for the ecu to reprogram itself.

BLIZANTHIMUM · 02-04-2012, 06:56 PM

whats your definition of terrible gas mileage?
how many MPG are you getting or miles per tank?
do you have a PCIII?

BabyCakes10 · 02-23-2012, 05:49 PM

sorry it took so long was in hawaii then had to run a tank so i could tell you the current because i couldn't remember
this tank got 28mpg

should i try replacing the spark plugs?

Gem STate ST · 02-23-2012, 05:54 PM

Get it over to Dennis at Cyclone Cycles.

Pimpit · 02-23-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gem STate ST

Get it over to Dennis at Cyclone Cycles.

BLIZANTHIMUM · 02-24-2012, 11:05 AM

wash or replace your airfilter depending on what type you have.

inspect your plugs and replace if necessary.

add seafoam tou your tank. 1oz per gallon of fuel. your bike has a 4 gallon tank so 4oz or 1/2 cup of seafoam to a full tank of fuel.

if you have a power commander installed, put a zero map on it so the bike is running off just the ecu.

try these things and report back after running through a tank or 2.

BLIZANTHIMUM · 02-24-2012, 11:07 AM

also how long do you let the bike idle to warm up before you start riding?

what temp do you let the bike get to before you ride it?

r1nner · 02-28-2012, 12:32 PM

i run injector cleaner through my bikes every spring. i get the cleaner though autozone. its about an 8oz bottle and i use 1/3 of it per tank. i also replace my spark plugs most the time every year but i ride about 10k miles a year too. air filter is also a once a year replacment for me.

02-04-2012, 04:12 PM	#1
BabyCakes10 Senior Member Joined: May 2006 From: Boise, ID Posts: 2,673 I Ride: gsxr 600	Terrible gas mileage Before the riding season I should get this problem fixed its happened ever since my ecu exchange. Do you guys think it just needs tuned and if so.suggestions on where to take it

02-28-2012, 12:32 PM	#9
r1nner Junior Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: boise,idaho Posts: 6 I Ride: 2011 R1 raven	injector cleaner i run injector cleaner through my bikes every spring. i get the cleaner though autozone. its about an 8oz bottle and i use 1/3 of it per tank. i also replace my spark plugs most the time every year but i ride about 10k miles a year too. air filter is also a once a year replacment for me.

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02-04-2012, 04:18 PM	#2
RedStar Senior Member Joined: Apr 2010 From: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,107 I Ride: 3 Stunt Bikes	I don't know if this is a stupid question/answer or not. But have you tried to unplug your battery, let the system restart and ride it? Reason I ask is when I installed a cold air intake on my car I actually had to restart the battery for the ecu to reprogram itself.

02-04-2012, 06:56 PM	#3
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,349 I Ride: YURMOM	whats your definition of terrible gas mileage? how many MPG are you getting or miles per tank? do you have a PCIII?

02-23-2012, 05:49 PM	#4
BabyCakes10 Senior Member Joined: May 2006 From: Boise, ID Posts: 2,673 I Ride: gsxr 600	sorry it took so long was in hawaii then had to run a tank so i could tell you the current because i couldn't remember this tank got 28mpg should i try replacing the spark plugs?

02-23-2012, 05:54 PM	#5
Gem STate ST Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: K-Town Posts: 886 I Ride: 2006 ST1300A-02'Falco	Get it over to Dennis at Cyclone Cycles.

02-24-2012, 11:05 AM	#7
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,349 I Ride: YURMOM	wash or replace your airfilter depending on what type you have. inspect your plugs and replace if necessary. add seafoam tou your tank. 1oz per gallon of fuel. your bike has a 4 gallon tank so 4oz or 1/2 cup of seafoam to a full tank of fuel. if you have a power commander installed, put a zero map on it so the bike is running off just the ecu. try these things and report back after running through a tank or 2.

02-24-2012, 11:07 AM	#8
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,349 I Ride: YURMOM	also how long do you let the bike idle to warm up before you start riding? what temp do you let the bike get to before you ride it?