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Old 24th May 2010, 09:09 PM
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Default Re: R1 Fuel consumption problems?

Sounds about right 150 kms 2 the fuel warning light it`s shocking fun money well spent
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Old 24th May 2010, 09:19 PM
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Default Re: R1 Fuel consumption problems?

Originally Posted by Well'
i have regularly seen 235k when fuel light comes on(14.5 litres consumed) on an 07 R1 and 225 on a 07 blade(14 litres consumed).........and there are no chicken strips on either backs tyres

getting a 100ks for 14 litres is bullcrap..it must be sitting at11k rpm at all times


were the tires on it when u got it ?

is that motorway riding or what at 100 kph
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a friend of mine has a big bang r1 and she is a alcoholic

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Old 24th May 2010, 09:28 PM
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Default Re: R1 Fuel consumption problems?

150-160km from full to reserve on the 636 weekend before last
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.... would assume a litre bike would be drinking as fast atleast
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Old 24th May 2010, 09:45 PM
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I dont even look anymore.. just think of her as a hot bird Im tryin to get drunk so every time she asks I buy her more
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Old 25th May 2010, 09:20 AM
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Default Re: R1 Fuel consumption problems?

Originally Posted by Wolfgang Amadeus
I dont even look anymore.. just think of her as a hot bird Im tryin to get drunk so every time she asks I buy her more
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good one, best way to see it
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Old 27th May 2010, 06:25 PM
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Default Re: R1 Fuel consumption problems?

Originally Posted by 07yzfr1
I drive a 2007 16valve R1.
when i fill the tank to when the light comes on i get 175kms.
is this normal? it seems a bit thirsty to me.
is there anything that can be done to improve the fuel consumption?
anyone with an r1 experience the same issues?
any info would be appreciated.
i ride an 08,i get 180 ish from full to light city riding.235ish motorway til the light comes on so still have 3 ltrs left in the tank.oh and im running a pc3 with custom fuel map.
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Old 28th May 2010, 02:45 PM
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Default Re: R1 Fuel consumption problems?

I'm getting about 160-170km before the light comes on and its mixed riding, thirsty feckers these 1000's
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Old 28th May 2010, 04:07 PM
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Default Re: R1 Fuel consumption problems?

arent all yams know to be a thirsty brand anyway.

i couldnt even tell ya miles to a tank.

i drive it
i fill it
i drive it harder
i fill it sooner.

simples
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