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whoa

Picked my 01 up after some top end work. It seems to run a bit rich and when I asked was told they set the Tiger a bit rich. But not so much to be a problem so long as I punch it around every now and again. I figure I can do that.

So is anyone aware of the practice of setting the bike a tad rich? This bike had a problem before I bought it with another dealer setting it too lean resulting in valve work. So they may be concerned about this bike, rather than a 955 issue in general.

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05 Thruxton

doitright

How many miles do you get out of a gallon?
I get about 44 miles/US gallon but I prefer to say 5,3 L/100 km. I think there is a thread about fuel consumption.

The fuel injection can not just be set to run rich without change the settings in the EFI computer. Same as download a new tune as they do if you for example change exhaust can.

A modern engine should not burn fuel so the exhaust can get black with layers of carbon inside. Feel with your finger, it should be a grey color.

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Anders

djr

maybe its set up for the aftermarket can rather than the standard one?

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David
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whoa

I have not checked mpg yet but will on my next weekend trip. I was told to do the same thing to help determine whether I need 89 or 93 octane.

Right now it is a light layer of black. I'll run it back to the shop and let them have a look. Thanks for the tip.

djr, the dealer told me they set the mixture a bit rich. I'm not sure if it is because of the previous problem with this bike being run too lean, or if that is a common practice for this engine.

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05 Thruxton

tango

After I fitted an A/M exhaust the mixture had to be adjusted, it was runnig lean.
The bike runs smooth in all gears at all speeds.

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