fuel economy
Fuel economy sucks..! I do ride it pretty hard averaging 75-80mph and the consumption is since Edinburgh 1787kms/113.96ltrs = 15.68km/ltr...... ouch!
The engine itself is as dry as a bone outside and no leaks and it's supposed to be able to sit at 85mph all day on a motorway.
I'm not noticing blue smoke on deceleration as I'm looking forward but checking the oil level is like other XT's (I've had two), after a warming up run then check. I've been checking all day especially when pulling into the fuel station, which should give me the correct level. So if it shows empty on the dipstick I've been filling it to 1/2 way. I did think it may be over filled as the airbox has oil in it but it shows empty on the stick after a long warm up run of say 20kms...... Aaargh!
I've not had a problem with it before I put it in for a service with Yamaha in Edinburgh, I'm even thinking do I have the right bloody dipstick in it!
The bike seems to run ok when there is absaloutly nothing showing on the dipstick..!!! But the fear of running it dry and melting the engine is driving me nuts, so ........?
Nipped/Blocked breather........ hmm, now where the bugger is that?
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