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Posted by ratze
- February 09, 2012, 17:08:08 PMIam with troll on this one, i like a carb. simply because all of todays production bikes ar starved by the amarican federal regs. one has mor cheeper options with a carb. u can richen em with jets instead of a power commander. as we all know how important fuel metering can be. also, a shaft driven bike is a must for the long hauls. on the other hand, the handeling of the 800 is exceptional due to weight en such. great bike fer the short hauls. now the subject of fuel friendlyness, can anybody tell me why these bikes ar so hard on the mileage. my moto guzzi has dam near twice the motor of the 800 an gets 55mpg loaded or lite. the 800s pushen 44, being a master tinkerer, (war departments words) i have since modifyed my 800 of whitch ill talk mor about in the mods section, keep in mind iam only seeking fuel friendlyness, not speed or any thing like that. bigger valve heads, a change in intake desing coupeled with a conventional slide 38mm miky carb. instead of a cv carb.(constant vacume). and ofcourse increaseing the plumbing size on the aft end.(exhaust). LET IT BREATH. believe me, alot of expence, blood sweat an tears not ta menthion the aggravation. all for 10 mor miles to the gallon. my 1500s gona be all cosmetic, f,,, the mileage.