AndrewElvisFan Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted January 22, 2015 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2015 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy1982 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bippo Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Really glad to hear it, and thanks for taking the time to update us on progress. We like that here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojmiddleton Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Makes me think I should clean my carb! Cue up to the 'how to' youtube vids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy1982 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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