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Posted by Troll
- April 15, 2014, 09:03:43 AMYou mentioned in another post that you used to live in Colorado. When I was in Wyoming couple of years ago, I was getting 45 mpg @ 75 mph, with a completely stock intake, but only around 40 at sea level. The BARO sensor on these systems has quite a bit to do with mileage..more than in a car, since these are not feedback loop systems. When I was in the mountains of Georgia, last July, with my modified intake, I was getting over 52, but "only" 45 back at sea level...Last I looked, Florida was at or even slightly below, sea level...I'm thinking that might be your problem...
Posted by capnconch
- April 14, 2014, 20:53:32 PMI recently changed over to the Spector air cleaner assy, this is the one with the round red top filter and red open element around. I run stock ignition and I'm getting ready to install NGK plugs that are 2 heat ranges cooler than stock as the ceramics on the stock are quite white. After all, this is hot South Florida.
Posted by jmbo
- April 13, 2014, 16:55:58 PMAgree that plug wires will not effect gas mileage unless the engine is misfiring. I'd also check the air cleaner. A clogged filter will cause it to suck more gas.
Posted by greenbarn
- April 13, 2014, 10:02:07 AMTry running some seafoam through the old girl. I'm not arguing the plug wires don't need replaced - but plug wires are more likely to cause an engine miss than poor mileage.
Posted by capnconch
- April 13, 2014, 09:59:02 AMYes, thanks for that Troll! Since the Drifter is an '04 that makes the wires 10 yrs old, even with only 19,000 miles, it's gotta time for replacement. Drifter runs good but for some reason gas mileage has dropped significantly in the past 3 years.
Posted by Troll
- April 12, 2014, 13:01:14 PMHere's a diagram from Partszilla... I don't know if the wires are removable http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Kawasaki/Motorcycle/2004/VN1500-R4+Vulcan+1500+Drifter/IGNITION+SYSTEM/parts.html
Time for more research. This pic. seems to indicate the wires would be removable...
Posted by capnconch
- April 12, 2014, 12:39:11 PMI want some new plug wires on my '04 1500. do I just order SB chevy wires 8mm and they will work or what do I need for wires. do standard 45 degree work under the tank and the straight in to the plug style of course.