Fuel economy on new 500's
 

I have a new 06 500 LE and have 166 miles on it now. When I went riding last weekend the odometer
showed I went 62 miles on less than a half a tank. I did jet it down to a 135 main jet and set the fuel screw
at 1/2 a turn. What is everyone else seeing for fuel economy.

Fuel economy on new 500's
 

im getting around 100 miles. ive got 2500 miles on it but i havent touched any screws or jet it. i think i could be getting more though. i believe my gas gauge is lying to me. when it says im empty, and i go fill it up at the gas station, i only put about 2.5 gallons in it and i know the tank is at least 4 gallons .

Fuel economy on new 500's
 

What year 500 do you have and what size is the fuel tank?

Fuel economy on new 500's
 

Those fuel tanks that sit up by your nuts are never accurate. When I had my 400 I would ride all day, gauge would say I was empty and when I filled up it only took 2 gallons. (Old style tanks were 4.8 total gallons). I love the new bigger ones in the rear. Wait a minute, that last sentance doesn't sound right... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

Fuel economy on new 500's
 

Good thing you caught yourself on that last sentence Catterman! Might just be enough cause to raise an eyebrow a bit. :-)

Fuel economy on new 500's
 

Just remember, I am married and have a son!! My rear is "exit only"!!!!

Fuel economy on new 500's
 

its a 2002, and catterman is right . the old style gas tank/gauge is crap, but the bike is excellant