mrConceptual
Junior Member
So I just bought my first bike (coming up on our 3 week anniversary) and after my first fill up I'm a bit worried.
Some background on the bike: when I bought it it had 13,6 xx miles, garge - kept for its whole life, and had one drop of which the frame slider took all the damage. Battery needed to be changed, it would go flat if the key was left on for 15 min, but the charging system is otherwise fine.
Back to the problem. I've ridden it now and after 107 miles I've already used an ENTIRE tank of gas. At just over 21 mpg I'm at a loss as to what the problem could be. I've already checked the air filter and for gas leaks and have come up empty (npi).
If anyone has any possible solutions I could try before taking it to the shop my students budget would be very greatful.
Some background on the bike: when I bought it it had 13,6 xx miles, garge - kept for its whole life, and had one drop of which the frame slider took all the damage. Battery needed to be changed, it would go flat if the key was left on for 15 min, but the charging system is otherwise fine.
Back to the problem. I've ridden it now and after 107 miles I've already used an ENTIRE tank of gas. At just over 21 mpg I'm at a loss as to what the problem could be. I've already checked the air filter and for gas leaks and have come up empty (npi).
If anyone has any possible solutions I could try before taking it to the shop my students budget would be very greatful.