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My fuel mileage is still in the lower 40s mpg

2002-present VFR bars

On my 400EX I put 3- 2" holes in the air box and cut some of the crap out of the exhaust. This was on a stock bore machine. I ran a 170 main, 42 pilot and raised the needle one notch. I also removed the choke. It ran great!! I eventually put a WB slip on pipe but it didn't make as much difference as the jetting did. BTW I used stock Honda jets not the dyno jet kit......much cheaper.

This is another one of those things that is different for everybody. I get 2k-3k more out of a 46 tire than Speedygeezer does and we ride a lot of the same roads. Two of the best choices of tires for the XX are the Avons and the Pilot Roads. Either of these will give decent mileage with a good amount of grip.

I looked at the new stuff yesterday also. It doesn't say that its "energy conserving" so I don't know if it changed that much or if its just a way to up the price. I'll probably still use it in the quad since the trans. and the engine oil are separate but not the bike.

I have used several screens and ended up going back to stock. It depends on how much wind you want to hold you up. There was a recent thread on this topic, you might try doing a search.

Start from where the screw bottoms out. Not tight just when you feel them touch. I put the Factory jet kit in mine and it starts about the same as stock, if it hasn't set for too many weeks. When its cold there is a hesitation at about 3k otherwise its fairly linear.

Depends on what you want. Fit and Finish? Noise? Power? Most don't offer much as far as HP gain. Some are louder than others(D&D). Go for what fits your budget and bling factor.

You will need a synch tool ie. carb sticks, and some fittings for the vacuum ports. If you have had the carbs off for jetting they need to be done. The screws are PIA to get to and it takes a little time to get them just right.

I have a ZG ST screen you can try/have if you want to. Its dark smoke and quite a bit taller than stock.

I haven't tried any of the higher end screens but out of the four aftermarket ones I've used the stock one is still my favourite. The taller screens can cause some buffeting and also take some of the wind off your upper body which in turn puts more weight on your wrists.

He's OK or at least he has internet cuz I got an e-mail from him earlier today. Quite a few outages in the rural areas. The ice storm in 02 cleared out most of the trees around here so I think that helped this time. Supposed to be in the 60s by sunday!!!

Ya know the black ones are faster :wink: We still have electricity and about 3" of ice.

Power delivery is excellent, in fact the fuelies may seem a little vague compared to carbs. There may be a slight dip around 5000-5500rpm but its not a real problem and can be jetted out. Carbed XX's usually get better fuel mileage. The choke is no big deal either and can be shut off after less than a minute of warm up. As far as other changes, they are minor and make little difference in the day to day operation. Hope this goes better for ya than the last time around :poke:

As long as you use it often it will probably work OK. But it will also suck the grease out of your chain. WD40 liquifies grease thats why it works so good to clean. I have used Bel Ray superclean chain lube with good results. Doesn't fly off or attract dirt.

Any hope of getting it on the road this year? Last year I rode over 1k miles in December and January so don't give up.

I rejetted with the Factory Pro kit and I still get better mileage than the fuelies do......as long as I don't stay in the triple digits long.

When I jetted mine it looked similar when I looked down the intake. I asked here about it at the time and it was the general consensus that it was normal.

Look for a Zero Gravity ST. It is a tall screen. The down side to some of the taller screens is more turbulence.

The Dunlops have good grip but don't last too long. The front will start to cup after a couple thousand miles and the back will square off quickly. Expect your mileage with them to be between 3k and 6k if you take it easy. Avon 45/46 combo is popular as well as the Michelin Roads.

That makes it much easier to decide what tires to use next :roll: Actually thats exactly what I thought the last time I was lookin for tires.

CCT???? How many miles on the bike?

No you don't need one but it will run better with it.

I had a slight wobble on decel when I put the Avons on. Also had some funny sensations thru the bars and a vibration. I balanced the tire to no avail. Finally the light bulb came on to check the roundness of the front tire....it was out of round. It would balance fine but it had a section 6"-8" long that was 2-4mm off from the rest of the tire. After another new "round" Avon I have no problems now.

:pointup: Always something to brighten my morning