I've got a 1992 TDM850 with 19,000 miles that's doing only 35mpg on a 60 mile daily commute that involves 50% motorway and 50% city riding. This means I'm filling up every two days/120 miles.
Is this normal for a mk1? Even my old ZZR1100 did better than that.
Cheers
Paul
What mpg should I get?
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, May 18 2007 07:24 am
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 07:24 am
Ride it like you stole it!
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Riding since 1986. First bike - SS50, fastest bike - ZZR1100, best bike riden - Ducati 900SS, next must-have bike - Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport, next everyday bike - TDM900, worst bike - Kwak GT750, bike I put most mileage on - GSX55ES (100k+ couriering), scariest bike - '85 GSX1100 (shocking brakes), best all round bike - TDM850 (current bike), bike I'll never own - any custom, favourite bike - current TDM850 Mk1, favourite accessory - gaffa tape.
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Riding since 1986. First bike - SS50, fastest bike - ZZR1100, best bike riden - Ducati 900SS, next must-have bike - Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport, next everyday bike - TDM900, worst bike - Kwak GT750, bike I put most mileage on - GSX55ES (100k+ couriering), scariest bike - '85 GSX1100 (shocking brakes), best all round bike - TDM850 (current bike), bike I'll never own - any custom, favourite bike - current TDM850 Mk1, favourite accessory - gaffa tape.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 07:26 am
Hi and welcome, i'd expect you to get around 50mpg, maybe it's time to remove and inspect those needles and emulsion tubes in the carbs. ??
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 07:31 am
That is all I used to get on my Mk 1 with, supposedly, 6000 miles on the clock. Mind you it was usually either ticking over or flat out! How do you ride?
Yes, I know; one leg either side of the saddle!
If you constantly use all of the available acceleration as I did I think it is quite easy to get into low mpg.
Yes, I know; one leg either side of the saddle!
If you constantly use all of the available acceleration as I did I think it is quite easy to get into low mpg.
Edited by Spongey, 18 May 2007 - 07:35 am.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 07:32 am
QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Fri 18th May 2007, 08:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi and welcome, i'd expect you to get around 50mpg, maybe it's time to remove and inspect those needles and emulsion tubes in the carbs. ??
50mpg does sound more like it.
Looks like it's time to give the old girl a service
Was thinking of doing the shims so may as well pull the carbs apart too. Also got a new chain and sprocket kit, scotoiler and front tyre to get for it so looks like I have a busy weekend ahead.Cheers
Paul
Ride it like you stole it!
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Riding since 1986. First bike - SS50, fastest bike - ZZR1100, best bike riden - Ducati 900SS, next must-have bike - Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport, next everyday bike - TDM900, worst bike - Kwak GT750, bike I put most mileage on - GSX55ES (100k+ couriering), scariest bike - '85 GSX1100 (shocking brakes), best all round bike - TDM850 (current bike), bike I'll never own - any custom, favourite bike - current TDM850 Mk1, favourite accessory - gaffa tape.
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Riding since 1986. First bike - SS50, fastest bike - ZZR1100, best bike riden - Ducati 900SS, next must-have bike - Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport, next everyday bike - TDM900, worst bike - Kwak GT750, bike I put most mileage on - GSX55ES (100k+ couriering), scariest bike - '85 GSX1100 (shocking brakes), best all round bike - TDM850 (current bike), bike I'll never own - any custom, favourite bike - current TDM850 Mk1, favourite accessory - gaffa tape.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 07:34 am
QUOTE(m3psm @ Fri 18th May 2007, 08:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is this normal for a mk1?
Short answer is no.
Long answer is:
http://www.carpe-tdm...hl=fuel economy
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 07:35 am
QUOTE(Spongey @ Fri 18th May 2007, 08:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is all I used to get on my Mk 1 with, supposedly, 6000 miles on the clock. Mind you it was either ticking over or flat out! How do you ride?
I'm generally pretty kind to the old girl. Usually sit at 85 on motorway and don't go over a ton because it sounds like it's killing itself. In the city there's no point caning it either.
Ride it like you stole it!
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Riding since 1986. First bike - SS50, fastest bike - ZZR1100, best bike riden - Ducati 900SS, next must-have bike - Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport, next everyday bike - TDM900, worst bike - Kwak GT750, bike I put most mileage on - GSX55ES (100k+ couriering), scariest bike - '85 GSX1100 (shocking brakes), best all round bike - TDM850 (current bike), bike I'll never own - any custom, favourite bike - current TDM850 Mk1, favourite accessory - gaffa tape.
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Riding since 1986. First bike - SS50, fastest bike - ZZR1100, best bike riden - Ducati 900SS, next must-have bike - Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport, next everyday bike - TDM900, worst bike - Kwak GT750, bike I put most mileage on - GSX55ES (100k+ couriering), scariest bike - '85 GSX1100 (shocking brakes), best all round bike - TDM850 (current bike), bike I'll never own - any custom, favourite bike - current TDM850 Mk1, favourite accessory - gaffa tape.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 07:46 am
QUOTE(dapleb @ Fri 18th May 2007, 08:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Short answer is no.
Long answer is:
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Thats just a quick selection. You might want to use the Search facility (top right) to find more suitable info.
Long answer is:
.....
Thats just a quick selection. You might want to use the Search facility (top right) to find more suitable info.
Cheers.
Seems I should start from the air filter, then look at emulsion tubes then carbs generally. That should eek a few extra miles out per tank
Cheers
Ride it like you stole it!
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Riding since 1986. First bike - SS50, fastest bike - ZZR1100, best bike riden - Ducati 900SS, next must-have bike - Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport, next everyday bike - TDM900, worst bike - Kwak GT750, bike I put most mileage on - GSX55ES (100k+ couriering), scariest bike - '85 GSX1100 (shocking brakes), best all round bike - TDM850 (current bike), bike I'll never own - any custom, favourite bike - current TDM850 Mk1, favourite accessory - gaffa tape.
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Riding since 1986. First bike - SS50, fastest bike - ZZR1100, best bike riden - Ducati 900SS, next must-have bike - Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport, next everyday bike - TDM900, worst bike - Kwak GT750, bike I put most mileage on - GSX55ES (100k+ couriering), scariest bike - '85 GSX1100 (shocking brakes), best all round bike - TDM850 (current bike), bike I'll never own - any custom, favourite bike - current TDM850 Mk1, favourite accessory - gaffa tape.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 01:47 pm
QUOTE(m3psm @ Fri 18th May 2007, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Cheers.
Seems I should start from the air filter, then look at emulsion tubes then carbs generally. That should eek a few extra miles out per tank
Cheers
Seems I should start from the air filter, then look at emulsion tubes then carbs generally. That should eek a few extra miles out per tank
Cheers
Go straight to emulsion tubes
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oh ok ya can do the air filter on the way.....
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To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 10:38 pm
My Mk1 has 30000 on the clock. As far as I know it's on the original tubes.
It runs with a stage 1 dynojet kit with 150 jets , a K & N filter and Mottad exhaust.
It runs smoothly with no pops or bangs and very little smoke. Uses hardly any oil.
I get 170 miles to a tank which I'm quite happy with.
This includes commuting and weekend blasts with sportsbike riders.
It runs with a stage 1 dynojet kit with 150 jets , a K & N filter and Mottad exhaust.
It runs smoothly with no pops or bangs and very little smoke. Uses hardly any oil.
I get 170 miles to a tank which I'm quite happy with.
This includes commuting and weekend blasts with sportsbike riders.
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Then : Yamaha TDM850 4TX , Suzuki GSF1200N Bandit , Yamaha TDM850 3VD , Yamaha 600 Fazer , Suzuki GSXR750G , Honda CB1100F , BMW R75/5 , Yamaha RD250E , Yamaha XS250 , Kawasaki Z250C , Lambretta GP150 , Vespa 150 Super
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Posted 19 May 2007 - 05:06 pm
QUOTE(Hawmaw @ Fri 18th May 2007, 11:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My Mk1 has 30000 on the clock. As far as I know it's on the original tubes.
It runs with a stage 1 dynojet kit with 150 jets , a K & N filter and Mottad exhaust.
It runs smoothly with no pops or bangs and very little smoke. Uses hardly any oil.
I get 170 miles to a tank which I'm quite happy with.
This includes commuting and weekend blasts with sportsbike riders.
It runs with a stage 1 dynojet kit with 150 jets , a K & N filter and Mottad exhaust.
It runs smoothly with no pops or bangs and very little smoke. Uses hardly any oil.
I get 170 miles to a tank which I'm quite happy with.
This includes commuting and weekend blasts with sportsbike riders.
Hawmaw you gotta good'un there, 170 miles from full to empty or to reserve ??
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
www.kenhogantreeservices.co.uk
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