[Big Joesepy]

Hey guys, about a month ago I installed a new DK air cleaner and Do it yourself breather kit.
Well what a big difference.
For the first time I hit 100!!!!
Too fast....lol
But the power feels so much better.
My mpg went from 48 to 39.
Would a carb tune up help the mpg?
Thanks for reading, here's a couple pics of the ac.



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[dougtech]

Keep it under 100, your mileage will improve.

 

[motohaid]

Keep it under 100, your mileage will improve.

It won't make that much difference, keep the throttle open.

 

[Thunder~Struck]

It won't make that much difference, keep the throttle open.

:think Going fast equals more fuel. Using more fuel equals less MPG`s.

That is a drastic drop for only swapping an A\C.
Sounds like his riding habit has changed to take advantage of the seat of the pants gain.

 

[motohaid]

My point is that when riding over 100 one has no time to notice!

 

[gusa39]

It won't make much of a difference, except you'll feel better knowing your bike is tuned better. I changed my exhaust and air kit and then added a fuel management module and I lost about 6 mpg. The fuel management sets the bike to run a little rich so that's why I lost mpg. To me it's worth the added power and I like knowing my engine is running a little cooler.

 

[ggruber]

Hey guys, about a month ago I installed a new DK air cleaner and Do it yourself breather kit.
Well what a big difference.
For the first time I hit 100!!!!
Too fast....lol
But the power feels so much better.
My mpg went from 48 to 39.
Would a carb tune up help the mpg?
Thanks for reading, here's a couple pics of the ac.
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You'll poke your eye out!

 

[Big Joesepy]

You'll poke your eye out!

You don't need eyes to ride!!!!
Lmao
This is the funniest damn commercial
Ever!!!!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vBW0GVtqwqM


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[Thunder~Struck]

Think that is the first time I ever saw the crankcase vent mounted facing up like that.

 

[Miles Tequillya]

Your looking at the picture upside down ts

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[Thunder~Struck]

:think Then the gas tank is on the bottom of the bike.

 

[Miles Tequillya]

Don't pay attention to that!!! ...lol

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[Thunder~Struck]

Don't pay attention to that!!! ...lol

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Silly me.....

 

[Zeta7]

:think...you may be on to something Fred, where will the oil that leaks out go?

 

[Thunder~Struck]

:think...you may be on to something Fred, where will the oil that leaks out go?

Just back into the crankcase. Do`t think it will hurt anything.
It`s only an oil mist that is produced. Only drips when enough collects to form drops and overcome oil`s natural cling factor.

Was`t meant to start any crap (for once).
Just honestly have never seen one mounted that way.

 

[Big Joesepy]

Just back into the crankcase. Do`t think it will hurt anything.

It`s only an oil mist that is produced. Only drips when enough collects to form drops and overcome oil`s natural cling factor.



Was`t meant to start any crap (for once).

Just honestly have never seen one mounted that way.

So far, there's no leakage or misting.
It's working pretty good.


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[Big Joesepy]

I read about it on another forum. I think it was xl forum.
Anyway, this guy said that he never had any misting or oil drips.
So I figured why not.

I think it kinda looks hottrodish!!!!



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[Thunder~Struck]

So far, there's no leakage or misting.
It's working pretty good.


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There is always misting. It just happens internally. Factory set-up routes it back through the carb to be burned in off in the cylinders.

You should not see any dripping with your set-up. As it is all running back into the crank case.
Not everyone with non-OEM breather\crank case venting will get drops either.

 

[Chief Illiniwek]

I bet you get half that mpg back when you get used to it and stop raping it. :thumb

 

[Miles Tequillya]

I bet you get half that mpg back when you get used to it and stop raping it. :thumb

Do you ever really stop raping it???

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