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That does sound a bit off. The simple solution is to adjust the fuel level sender by bending the metal arm that the float is on. In your case, bend it up slightly. Small changes are important, don't make major adjustments. You may be able to remove the filler cap and reach into the tank to do this. If not, you'll have to drain the tank and remove the whole assembly from underneath. Or just learn how your particular bike behaves and...

Ok something is not right...maybe the fuel sensor? The last gas bar started blinking at 123 miles. I drove 5 miles on the blinking bar and then filled her up with 89 Octane. Only put in 3.78 Gallons! I still had over 1.4 gallons left!?!?!? Whats going on?!

Quote: Originally Posted by teslas Ok something is not right...maybe the fuel sensor? The last gas bar started blinking at 123 miles. I drove 5 miles on the blinking bar and then filled her up with 89 Octane. Only put in 3.78 Gallons! I still had over 1.4 gallons left!?!?!? Whats going on?! The last bar blinking on mine has been at 4.1 gallons since the bike was new and has never changed. I'm trying to figure out how you're running...

I used 91 until I tried 87 it made no difference other then the price. if you look in the owners manual 87 is all that recommended, your mileage will very depending on your riding style I've gotten everywhere from 36 MPG to 55 MPG it just depends on how aggressive your riding.

Quote: Originally Posted by JONAC In my Ferrari I use Super unleaded In my FZ6 I use just common old unleaded LOL......I use premium for my lawn mower, but regular for my FZ6.

wait a minute.....Top what does the wifey do? did you win the lotto? rob banks? big inheretance? thats a lot of cars for a measley first sergeants paycheck! or is that why us lower enlisted got shafted so bad ?

on break in i have experienced lower fuel economy as well, on my wifes bike she was averaging 28 miles a gallon for the first 2000 or so miles and after that it started to climb steadily and is now around 58 MPG with the same riding style. My FZ got me about 140 miles on the first full tank and I am hoping the phenomenon repeats itself and i get over 200 per tank.

Buy premium...you'll get there (or finish mowing the lawn) faster. LOL.

Quote: Originally Posted by sportrider_fz6 as of now I'm the forum Sheriff and all the Mods are my Deputies I want to have your babies. LOL

I follow the manual and run 87 Octane. No knock problems so no reason to spend the extra cash. I get right at 45 mi/gal, but my fist tank was considerably less than that. Engine breakin I guess.