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Hello.
I'm starting to get concerned. I have a 2000 SE. It has 50,000 miles, doesn't smoke, seems to run fine. When I read 42 mpg I gasped. My best so far is 36. Conservative riding, shifting between 1800 and 2200 depending on the drive. I put a new air filter on it and seems to make no difference. I ride mostly to and from work, about 10 miles on the freeway. The fuel mileage seems to be worse on the open rode. I read a thread that said 70 to 75 was a good speed for the bike. But it seems to suck more fuel on the highway for long period of time, 140-160 miles at a time. My only other problem is my cruise light comes on but it won't engage. I hear 2 clicks from each brake and clutch switch. I've had the seat off a few times and haven't seen anything unusual.
Any suggestions to look for for fuel mileage and cruise.
Thanks,
Alan
Hello.
I'm starting to get concerned. I have a 2000 SE. It has 50,000 miles, doesn't smoke, seems to run fine. When I read 42 mpg I gasped. My best so far is 36. Conservative riding, shifting between 1800 and 2200 depending on the drive. I put a new air filter on it and seems to make no difference. I ride mostly to and from work, about 10 miles on the freeway. The fuel mileage seems to be worse on the open rode. I read a thread that said 70 to 75 was a good speed for the bike. But it seems to suck more fuel on the highway for long period of time, 140-160 miles at a time. My only other problem is my cruise light comes on but it won't engage. I hear 2 clicks from each brake and clutch switch. I've had the seat off a few times and haven't seen anything unusual.
Any suggestions to look for for fuel mileage and cruise.
Thanks,
Alan
