Bagstr 288 Posted November 23, 2016 Seems that the mileage on the '16 450 xcw has gone from 45ish to 35ish all of a sudden. Mmmm, what's up? About to start investigating, looking for leaks ( air and fluid ), air filter issue ( just cleaned and re-oiled ), wheel bearings gosh no idea what to look for. Any ideas I might investigate would be appreciated. So, as you sit back in your folding chair out at Superstition or the patio, keep me in mind. The Gov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted November 23, 2016 Maybe you are getting more comfortable on the bike and twisting the throttle more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darylhunter 1 Posted November 23, 2016 Is this as averaged over a few rides or just a sudden change after one ride? I've found that fuel consumption goes up when I'm riding more of the tank in lower gears or in deeper sand, or other changes in the riding surface. In fact, I usually plan for lower mileage on those kinds of rides if I know I'll be stretching the capacity of the tank, and bring extra fuel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted November 23, 2016 Overloaded on the Corned Beef Hash at Kendall's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted November 23, 2016 Are you sure about the amount you started with? I really doubt there is a problem with the bike. I burned up about 2 1/2 gallons yesterday on our 90 mile loop. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 116 Posted November 23, 2016 Quality of fuel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted November 23, 2016 Yes, Heading to a gas station to mark gallons from empty. May have got it wrong the first time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 42 Posted November 23, 2016 32 minutes ago, Covered in Dust said: Are you sure about the amount you started with? I really doubt there is a problem with the bike. I burned up about 2 1/2 gallons yesterday on our 90 mile loop. CiD I also used about 2.5 gallons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted November 25, 2016 On 11/23/2016 at 11:37 AM, Covered in Dust said: Are you sure about the amount you started with? I really doubt there is a problem with the bike. I burned up about 2 1/2 gallons yesterday on our 90 mile loop. CiD " I really doubt there is a problem with the bike. " Know it All ! Emptied the tank and headed to the fueling station. Laid on marks at gallon points. Apparently the operator was confusing the architectural features of 5 gallon Acerbis tank with the similar on the 4 gallon. I used about 2.25 gallons before going dry Tuesday, not 3.35 g imagined for the 85 ish miles. I cleaned the electrical connections and checked fuel lines for good measure. Ready to roll. The Governor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 42 Posted November 26, 2016 My odometer did say 89 miles for me. 2.5 Gallons approx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy 1 Posted November 26, 2016 35 mpg in the sand is not bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken S 164 Posted November 26, 2016 My WR450 gets 25. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
