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Buggs
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Newbie and advice please..

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Hi to one and all. Just joined site and looks to be very useful and friendly.

Have had my Firestorm a little over a month now and very pleased with her. However is there any clear recommended tips for getting more miles out the tank. I know the storm has a bad tank range but had reserve light on the other day after commute to work and had only done 70 miles. Most of commute is 40 miles on motor/duel carriageway and 8 miles across London. Not a particular fast rider but would still have thought this was pretty poor.

Have standard bike except for scorpian cans and the 16 lt tank by the way. Bike only took 11 lt however after about 5 miles on the reserve light. Apart from a bigger tank or riding around in 6th gear all the time is there any other good tips out there....... Thanks
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yellafella
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Post by yellafella »

Welcome !!!!
70 miles is very poor ! I got into the low 70's only after thrashing the storm chasing two nutters on R1's !!!! Normally 90's to 110's.
Perhaps a tune up is in order ? Carb balance, etc ?
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curly
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Post by curly »

Hi Buggs,
Welcome to a great site.
I usually get around the 100 mile mark from a tank full, that's on a fairly fast run. I've got a 16 litre tank and scorpions as well.
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Welcome aboard Buggs. I would agree with both Yellafella and Curly, I also have Scorpion cans and a 16ltr tank. When was the air filter and spark plugs changed last :?:
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Post by cupasoop »

Hi Buggs, commuting thru traffic kills fuel economy. Spirited riding, not thrashing it, seems to return the best mpg.
Rich.

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Post by tony.wilde1 »

i agree with chris here,when i changed my air filter for a honda item the mileage went up from 80 to the light to 100-110!worth having a look there first.mine was caked and also had wasps in the b8stard!! :lol: good luck!
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Thanks....

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Did not think it sounded right. Got bike serviced by dealer when i bought it but they were not a Honda main dealer. Oil and filter have certainly been done but without removing bits it's hard to confirm that they have done the other stuff to. Got no reason to suspect the dealer as they seem a decent bunch.

Will monitor the range over next few weeks in case i never filled her right up last time. Runs fine apart from that but think i may stick with Honda in the future to insure the servicing is done right etc.

Do you think that fitting a K&N will make much difference as was going to fit one as i have done with all my Bikes in the past.
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Re: Thanks....

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Buggs wrote:Did not think it sounded right. Got bike serviced by dealer when i bought it but they were not a Honda main dealer. Oil and filter have certainly been done but without removing bits it's hard to confirm that they have done the other stuff to. Got no reason to suspect the dealer as they seem a decent bunch.

Will monitor the range over next few weeks in case i never filled her right up last time. Runs fine apart from that but think i may stick with Honda in the future to insure the servicing is done right etc.

Do you think that fitting a K&N will make much difference as was going to fit one as i have done with all my Bikes in the past.
hmmm.is a new air filter in the service then?
have a check anyway mate!! :wink:
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Post by Stormin Ben »

DEFINITELY .
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Fit a replacement air filter and get it setup to suit

I've got a Pipercross and leapt from 95-100 miles to RLOD up to 125
Paid for itself within 6 months :lol:


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Post by yellafella »

One more point, , , , , , , , i always sit on the bike when filling up so i get as much in as possible when it is level.
Thought i'd add that ! :D
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Thats Better

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Just thought would let you all know the latest. Have been filling the VTR to the brim and pleased to say getting to 100 miles when the fuel light comes on. Thats moe like it and thanks for all your advice..... :D :D :D
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Buggs wrote:Just thought would let you all know the latest. Have been filling the VTR to the brim and pleased to say getting to 100 miles when the fuel light comes on. Thats moe like it and thanks for all your advice..... :D :D :D
Its always good to hear the out come, well done Buggs
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Post by xxxrated »

most ive had out of mine is 80 odd miles before the light comes on, normally about 70 but it dosent have an easy life. will be getting it set up next month though when i purchase a filter and dynojet kit, hopefull thatll make a difference
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