January 21, 201510 yr Just thought as I was coming home tonight, without realising it I also grip the tank with my knees. Seems to make a difference for me.
January 22, 201510 yr Moderator Lol. Your supposed to use your knees to grip the tank. All your arms should be doing is steering. If you are holding the bike with your arms gues what happens when you get moved by a bump or windblast. Ya wiggle.
January 23, 201510 yr Haha. I never even realised I was doing it before! I was trying to think of everything I do as I go round a corner. Suppose it is obvious that you grip the tank!
January 27, 201510 yr Author Ok, so I had another go at cleaning the carb. Took the whole thing apart this time. I also fixed a small hole that I noticed on the exhausr. It's running far better now. sits at 60mph with no wind and can often hit 65mph. I took it on a long run the other day and got 85mpg! Problem solved. Thanks everyone for your help.
January 27, 201510 yr Really glad to hear it, and thanks for taking the time to update us on progress. We like that here!
January 27, 201510 yr Makes me think I should clean my carb! Cue up to the 'how to' youtube vids! Me too - and maybe gum up that hole in the exhaust!!
January 30, 201510 yr Author well, just done another 97 miles and got 59 mpg again. I don't get it?? p**sed off. Time for a 'real' bike I think
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