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Originally Posted by Dhillon92
.........I just need some advice on what to look for and what I could possibly look into doing (as stated above, ex. valve adjustment) Anything would be great, thanks.
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I do my own valves, so I cannot advise on price of service, but any motorcycle service is costly.
These are other factors to consider:
Properly tuned carburetor: Mix that is too lean or too reach will reduce the performance of the engine. Leaky float valves in combination with leaky petcock may evaporate much gas while the bike is not running.
Clean air filter: Cleaning or replacing a clogged air filter can improve your bike's gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.
Regular oil changes (including filter) with recommended oil type.
Proper tire pressure: When your tires are properly inflated your bike will run smoother and use less gas. Tires can lose 1 psi per month under normal conditions. Also, do not check pressure by just looking at the tire. A tire can be under inflated by 5~8 psi and not appear to be low.
Sensible riding: Speeding, nervous throttle input, rapid acceleration and braking waste gas. Aggressive riding in city traffic can lower your gas mileage very much.
Speed Limit: Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph mainly due to air resistance and turbulence. More aerodynamic rider's posture and lack of luggage help.