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Horrible fuel mileage *updated with jet sizes*
So my SV gets probably the worst mileage of anyone on the board. It is consistently about 30-35 mpg. Fuel light comes on at ~100 and tank is empty at ~130. I have sync'd the carbs and have fresh plugs in and the bike runs like a champ. During the week I see mostly highway riding at 6k RPM. I have a BMC filter and a D&D slip on. I dont know what the jetting, needle, shims, or screws are at that that is what I plan to figure out. I am going through the recommended jetting thread too see what other people are running with a similar setup. Any pointers on what to look for or what might be the most likely culprit for my abysmal MPG? I wouldn't consider myself to be excessively heavy on the throttle during acceleration.
So my SV gets probably the worst mileage of anyone on the board. It is consistently about 30-35 mpg. Fuel light comes on at ~100 and tank is empty at ~130. I have sync'd the carbs and have fresh plugs in and the bike runs like a champ. During the week I see mostly highway riding at 6k RPM. I have a BMC filter and a D&D slip on. I dont know what the jetting, needle, shims, or screws are at that that is what I plan to figure out. I am going through the recommended jetting thread too see what other people are running with a similar setup. Any pointers on what to look for or what might be the most likely culprit for my abysmal MPG? I wouldn't consider myself to be excessively heavy on the throttle during acceleration.