Newbie with POOR mileage

[watchman]

Well Pardner, I am sorry but I have run out of suggestions other than to be easy on the throttle. Maybe someone else will think of something.

After thought: Your are not running oversize lowers or highway bar chaps all the time are you? These will also hurt your milage.

[killerznomad]

No i dont have any chaps on the bars and my lowers are not very big, at least i dont think so. If i could figure out how you guys got pics of your bikes in your signatures i would put a few there for all to see. Sucks being a newbie!!! ??? Thanks for your help!

[ice793]

i would like to know also cause i have the pc111 and i dont know if thats causing my mileage to be only 31mpg.ill have to try the throttle clean and plugs, and i do get a little black smoke when i step on it.

[dank]

I think you need to take it in and find out what modifications have been made. Something has to have been changed for it to be that low. I have literally done that well riding 75 miles per hour largely uphill as I climbed into the rockies with a 30-40 mile per our headwind due to an oncoming storm system. (By far my lowest mpg for a tank ever.) Find out what was modified and put it back to stock.

Then again, I guess we should ask.....does it rip asphalt ands snarl when you roll on the throttle? ALl that fuel has to be doing something. You may have the baddest Nomad around!

[redeye]

"I was looking at buying a fuel processor, but dont want to spend the money not knowing how well they work."


A fuel processor will only add to your woes. They do nothing to improve your fuel mileage. They are designed to make more horse power & for going fast, FAST. Find the problem before you start throwing money at the bike.

On my bike I have a K&N air filter, and Vance & Hines baggers exhaust, & use synthetic 5w-40 oil. I constantly get 40-43 mpg @ 65-75 mph, more if I baby the throttle................-Rich

[dogdoc]

good advice sir Nico.

[killerznomad]

Originally Posted by dank

Then again, I guess we should ask.....does it rip asphalt ands snarl when you roll on the throttle? ALl that fuel has to be doing something. You may have the baddest Nomad around!

Well i dont know about being the baddest Nomad around, I love the sound and power this bike has and the Nomads are sharp looking bikes!
I bought a K&N air filter for it today after inspecting mine a little closer, and noticing it really isnt in great shape. And i am going to replace the plugs in the next couple days, and hopefully i will get some kind of change.
Thanks to all for their coments and advise! Would still like to know how to put pics in the signature!

[flavor]

I've been thinking about your mileage and wondering how your spark plugs are burning. They tell a lot.

[billmac]

Killerznomad, my mileage is only 34mpg on a bone stock 2007. Hope it goes up with age. I do ride two up alot and I am too big of a guy.

How to put pics in the signature is described in the FAQ. Check this url

http://www.kawanow.org/forumfaq/footer.htm

[ruruson1]

The nomad is not the most impressive bike for milage. I get around 38 to 40 on average with synthetic oil, K&N air filter, and bafflectomy. but it dosn't seem to matter if I'm riding in town or through the mountains. A storng headwind does decrease my milage a bit. I also run SEAFOAM through my tank every three or four tanks of fuel.

[killerznomad]

Originally Posted by flavor

I've been thinking about your mileage and wondering how your spark plugs are burning. They tell a lot.

I pulled all the plugs, and all the electrodes were white with a little carbon at the base of the plug.

[nomad1600]

I just filled up today after a ride and got 43. I usually stay around the low to mid 40's. I did get 47 one time on a ride that was done at 55 mph and no traffic and very few stops. I use Premium gas at every fill-up.

My bike is a stock 2007 with a bafflelectomy done, Maybe it's the Red/Silver color?

[killerznomad]

Thanks mcdonell, i got the pics figured out and up. :)

2500 miles on 2007 I bought new in February. I consistently get 42 mph when riding alone, and 38 when two up. I have noticed shifting, speed, no sudden braking, and no " jack rabbit " starts from stop, help increase mileage. Otherwise, I agree with Nico.

[skeeter]

Sir Nico was kidding. Since it sat for some time,

1)drain tank when it's close to empty (into a big glass jar so you can see if it's got junk in it.
2)you might have a gallon can of fresh gas handy
so you don't have to do this at the pump
3) fill tank with fresh gas and add some SEAFOAM for a tank this will help clean any varnish build up in your fuel system and clean your injectors.
4) change the fuel filter, run some more seafoam and inspect filter or just change it again on general principles. likely OK
5) clean throttle body, air filter, plugs, etc,etc........