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Originally Posted by dcj13
So what is your actual measured miles-per-gallon?
(rather than miles per fill-up)
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I would guess around 35mpg from the info he provided.
I think there's a possibility the bike may be running rich as well. But first, do what Motofool mentioned. Check the petcock. In it's original position, there should not be any fuel dripping at all.
If you see fuel dripping, will enter the carbs. And if your float needles aren't in great condition, they will allow fuel to flow pass the carbs, through the motor and into the crankcase.
Do a quick test. Open the oil cap and take a sniff and see if you there's a big whiff of gasoline smell.
Also take out your air filter and see if there's any gasoline smell in the airbox.