Thanks Robert
Yes its US galons we are talking about and miles.
All fuel lines, filter, tank and pump are new. Where is the on/off fuel valve (when
did they start putting one in)?
Thanks
Paulo
> Paulo,
>
> We are talking US gals and miles aren't we???? Not Imp. gals or liters and
> or kilometers right?
>
> Check your fuel lines and pump and on-off valve and filter for fuel seepage
> when running under load. I've had my fuel milage to fall off twice (not as
> far as yours,,, only about 20%) because of leaks at the on-off valve (first
> time) and the fuel filter itself (second time). I think vibration was the
> cause as it was fine at idle. I only became suspicious when slight stains
> on the upper side of the swingarm appeared after a good long while of drips.
> I confirmed only by looking as quickly as possible after stopping the bike
> and getting a finger tip on the leak point (the gas dries up so fast when
> moving it can't puddle up).
> The yellow stains at the ends of your Exhaust cans are oil and that is
> normal with lot of miles between cleanings.
>
> Good luck finding your Grimlin,
>
> Robert
> Costa Mesa
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