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Hi all. Okay, I posted this on the R6 Forum as well. I need as much input as possible. Hope someone can help.
I bought my new to me R6 ('99) with a little over 6k miles over the
winter and I had a mechanical friend look it over and get it ready for this riding season. Unfortunately this poor bike was NOT taking well care of from it's previous owner and I had to bring it back from the dead. It had/has issues and he did what he could but I may have to go further in fixing it up but, I would like to know what direction I should look into. Your expertise would be appreciated.
I am getting almost 25 mpg. I know that's not good. so where does the problem lie? Engine temp (with fan on, comes on around 210 or so) runs a constant 210-220ish temp, is that too high? It HAS been hot outside when I been riding, 85-92 degrees outside. Soooooo, other than shit mileage and maybe higher than normal temp I think those are my only 'bigger' problems I have (left) that I would like to immediately rectify before I possibly damage the bike more.
Now the results of when I got back from mechanical friend...
1. The Carbs were/are in bad shape. He did what he could (cleaned, synced) but told me I "could" get a rebuilt carburator...or I could just take it easy with what I have. No racing, no riding hard. Should be fine for putt putting around and for this season. And honestly bike runs strong. No loss in power. No pauses. I don't hear any knocks, pings, nothing, sounds smooth. So not sure if that is contributing for bad mileage, but I'm no mechanic.
2. Bike DOES have a yoshi slip-on and it doesn't have jet kit. Friend said I wouldn't even notice unless I was racing bike in higher RPM's and it would only be a slight pause in power. But could this be the reason my mileage sucks? Would it be prudent to get a jet kit instead of filling up every 100 miles or so?
3. Is this engine running temp higher than normal?
4. Oh, and fuel light usually stays on, So, I have been gauging my mileage from resetting my trip odometer. Haven't lifted the tank yet to see if sensor is dirty. But, other than a possible dirty sensor, could it be reading something more about my fuel consumption? Does it even have the capability, or it does it merely let you know you have low fuel?
Friend told me to not to bother putting in any more money into this bike. Get a few seasons out of it and then trade it in for a fuel injected bike. But I LIKE this bike. I Love this years look. It's in great shape outside. I think he was just thinking that its just not worth throwing money into an older bike, or he just knew that it was just in rough shape and it could be a money pit. Not sure. So, what do you guys think could be possible problem(s)? Thanks in advance.
-Jen