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MPG?

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Arigato:
When I go on rides that I think will deplete my gas, I bring a 4pint water bottle full of fuel with me in a backpack.

Kaveman42:
Good idea.

hughes:
Jetting will help. My mpg was poor and got better with jetting. I'm still working on jetting.

KXcam22:
Also check your float level and the condition of the float needle.  If the needle is worn or the level is a touch high you can loose a fair amout of fuel out of the overflow hoses while you ride.  Mine was doing it a lot last ride. Level is correct so I likely need a new float needle. Cam.

Minnetonka_Mark:
I ride with a GPS on the handlebar to keep track of distance.  I seem to get around 18 to 20 miles per gallon while doing easy paced trail rides.  My bike is jetted such that it crackles with a snappy throttle response.

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