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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: turtle22 on February 18, 2009, 07:38:43 AM

Title: how many mpg should i be getting?
Post by: turtle22 on February 18, 2009, 07:38:43 AM

i figure im getting around 12 to 15mpg. i have a big desert(3.something gallions)tank. i ride with a bounch of four stroke450 guys & it seams they never bring extra fuel for the trip. where i have to bring a gag can in the truck for a refuel at some point dearing a ride. anyone got any way i can save fuel(slowing down is not an oppition) or get better mpg

Title: Re: how many mpg should i be getting?
Post by: KXcam22 on February 18, 2009, 08:34:50 AM

Good jetting and a lower float level will help.  The lower float prevents too much carb overflow on rough ground. Cam.

Title: Re: how many mpg should i be getting?
Post by: Johnniespeed on February 18, 2009, 11:07:17 AM

I have a new Maier one quart jug that attaches to the handlebar cross bar, I ended up not installing it after I found out about desert tanks.
 I have seen tanks that are a number plate too, but cannot remember who makes it. When I ride my KX500 I always have more fuel left than anyone else. I ride with green blue and yellow. And everyone points to my tank ( clear) and mentions the amount of fuel that I have. I think the IMS tank is 3.2 or 3.6 gallons.
Johnniespeed

Title: Re: how many mpg should i be getting?
Post by: stroke.n.smoke on February 18, 2009, 02:24:49 PM

The IMS green tank is 3.6 gallons. how big are the (big) desert tanks and where do you get them.  Stocker tank is only 2.6 gallons.

Title: Re: how many mpg should i be getting?
Post by: turtle22 on February 18, 2009, 04:15:51 PM

i think its the factor tank.that makes me feel better that if im getting a litle more mpg if it has only 2.6gallions

Title: Re: how many mpg should i be getting?
Post by: tobys 2 strokes on February 18, 2009, 04:32:26 PM

With our Tecates when we switch from PWKs to Lectrons we up our milage considerably. The only way I can explaine it the Lectrons must do a better job of mixing the fuel because they make better power to.They actually pay for them selves in fuel savings.

Title: Re: how many mpg should i be getting?
Post by: turtle22 on February 19, 2009, 03:06:44 PM

Quote from: tobys 2 strokes on February 18, 2009, 04:32:26 PM

With our Tecates when we switch from PWKs to Lectrons we up our milage considerably. The only way I can explaine it the Lectrons must do a better job of mixing the fuel because they make better power to.They actually pay for them selves in fuel savings.

not to sound retarded but whats lectrons?

Title: Re: how many mpg should i be getting?
Post by: Senator on February 19, 2009, 06:21:15 PM

Lectron is a brand of carburetor.  We run them on our two strokes as well.  Fuel savings are quite significant.  Even at $270 a piece, they pay for themsleves in one season.  Our 250's will go almost twice as far in the dunes on a tank when equipped with a Lectron versus PWK. 

Title: Re: how many mpg should i be getting?
Post by: turtle22 on February 19, 2009, 06:24:07 PM

thank u. i will have to check it to them. i have started racing these desert 100 milers and i need all the mpg's i can get.

Title: Re: how many mpg should i be getting?
Post by: Danger4u2 on February 20, 2009, 01:22:30 AM

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,4565.0.html