gil490 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I own a 1978 DT-250 and was just wondering what MPG you guys are getting on these. I have the 78, which is 16 or 17hp instead of the older 20hp on the older DT's. I think im barley getting over 30 which kinda sucks, I thought i read somewhere on 70mpg : ( --- If i could get 40mpg I would be alot happier. I bought the bike for 80% wanting a bike and 20% to save gas because i own a 86 ford f150 12mpg in city. What MPG are u guys getting with ur DT's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ500 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I own a 1978 DT-250 and was just wondering what MPG you guys are getting on these. I have the 78, which is 16 or 17hp instead of the older 20hp on the older DT's. I think im barley getting over 30 which kinda sucks, I thought i read somewhere on 70mpg : ( --- If i could get 40mpg I would be alot happier. I bought the bike for 80% wanting a bike and 20% to save gas because i own a 86 ford f150 12mpg in city. What MPG are u guys getting with ur DT's?I get 30 something on my 1978 dt400 but get 50 something on my sr 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 What MPG are u guys getting with ur DT's? YES it depends on the way u ride it .. If u short shift [ 3000 rpm] between gears " u will get 40 + mpg . if its not returning that sort of figures. Iwud check the air filtre/ + make shure the chain isn"t too tight[ when sitting on bike] coz it can drag +cause bearing failure. then thers the carb . [ clean+ inspect] overflow [floats] leaks [hoses] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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