No matter how hard I try I can't get over 15mpg on a full 2.9 gallon stock tank. i seriously have no idea whats causing this problem....... top end was rebuilt 5-10 hrs ago any help would be greatly appreciated thanks!!!
ps: I've been running 93 octane
1996 KDX-200 GETTING 5 MPG?????
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Re: 1996 KDX-200 GETTING 5 MPG?????
15 mpg*2.8 gal=42 miles.....really that bad?
newbbewb wrote:^what he said.
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Re: 1996 KDX-200 GETTING 5 MPG?????
My guess is float height. It must be dumping on the ground.
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Re: 1996 KDX-200 GETTING 5 MPG?????
I had a tap rubber perish, so it was ever so slowly overflowing overnight. Initially thought this was bad fuel consumption.
Isn't it funny how knee down is painfull off road, yet foot out is likely impending doom on a Superbikes?
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Re: 1996 KDX-200 GETTING 5 MPG?????
so how would y'all suggest fixing it?
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Re: 1996 KDX-200 GETTING 5 MPG?????
pull the carb, disassemble and inspect the float needle seat and the needle tip. Make sure the rubber is not deformed or damaged and the seat area is clean. Are you having any other issues (hard starting, smell of fuel when bike sits, etc)?
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Re: 1996 KDX-200 GETTING 5 MPG?????
Rich jetting?
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Re: 1996 KDX-200 GETTING 5 MPG?????
Send the carb to RB Designs and have him work his "magic" on it 
newbbewb wrote:^what he said.
*side note...I'm drunk, so try to read what I'm trying to say, instead of what I actually typemasterblaster wrote:Man 6 riders you rock.