~600 miles covered this weekend
Bike runs good, suspension is delicious but it is a bit thirsty . 53MPG as opposed to 58-65 previously (non-motorway speeds - 60-100 kph).
It seems like there is no gain in mileage from driving calmly, which I have never experienced from a vehicle...
The engine has made 115,000kms, but it runs nicely - I just can't believe the problem is related to poor compression from worn cylinders, pistons or leaky valves.
I overhauled carbs because of an increasing consumption a few years ago. I'm not positive it has ever returned to "normal" (for my driving style, that is) consumption, although I have believed so a couple of times. I have now started to fill gas with bike on main stand, as this seems to result in more concequent filling level. I suspect previous readings were abit accidential.
What's on my list to figure out, then, is:
- Fuel level. Not sure if they're right. New check needed.
- Emulsion tubes. They're Factory pro, and I believe they're like 20,000kms old. I have a new set of brass ones, could swap them and check.
- Choke mechanism (new plungers installed). I added a spring to retract choke once you let the knob go, as it wouldn't return properly due to a worn slider. I have checked it time and again, and it seems to return properly now.
...yes, and fork seals are shot, but that's okay as they're ~12 years old.