frankroche
Well-known member
I have a 1200 Aspencade and it spent some time laying unused while I recovered from a stroke, but I had dosed it with Seafoam and started it about once a month as soon as I could walk again. Since I have recovered (and riding again!!) I have done maintenance and one of them was cleaning up the carbs externally with regards to vacuum leaks, removing the secondary air system, putting washers under the needles, sync, sync and sync, and adjusting the air valves (approx 2 turns each). Most of my riding is local but I am seeing 100 - 125 miles per tank, filling up when there is one bar on the gas gauge. Never fill up on the center stand.
I starts quickly, idles great (when cold 850 RPM, 950 when hot) no problem at low speeds and transitions to higher speeds, and will run in OD at 2250 RPM, and reasonably run in most any gear around town.
I realize that time spent starting and on the enrich setting affect the mileage compared to long rides, but i thing 100 miles per tank is too low. Any suggestions?
I starts quickly, idles great (when cold 850 RPM, 950 when hot) no problem at low speeds and transitions to higher speeds, and will run in OD at 2250 RPM, and reasonably run in most any gear around town.
I realize that time spent starting and on the enrich setting affect the mileage compared to long rides, but i thing 100 miles per tank is too low. Any suggestions?