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Scooters - 50cc => Agility 50 => Topic started by: redlights on March 28, 2009, 12:22:21 AM

Title: Loss in mpg
Post by: redlights on March 28, 2009, 12:22:21 AM

Okay I am new to the forums and probably should have spent more time before posting a question.  But anyway here goes:

I have seen a little bit of a loss in my mileage recently and I am wondering if there is a cause.  Don't get me wrong I am very pleased with getting about 75 mpg but when I first got it I thought that I was doing much better. 

Does weather have anything to do with it? 
      (I do realize that allowing it to warm-up just lets gas go right through the machine.) 
Could it need a tune up?
      (It is actually getting one tomorrow.)
Could it be the way I ride?
     
Any help anyone could give would be appreciated.  Thanks from Maryland.

Title: Re: Loss in mpg
Post by: OldGuy on March 28, 2009, 12:38:46 PM

At what mileage. The first sign that the belt is wearing is a loss of fuel mileage. Loss of performance comes later.

At least that's been my experience.

Title: Re: Loss in mpg
Post by: redlights on March 30, 2009, 09:56:27 AM

I've got just under 2000 km on it so far. 

Like I said I can live with it right now but should I look into having the belt replaced.  And if so about what mileage?

Title: Re: Loss in mpg
Post by: axy on March 30, 2009, 08:06:29 PM

Usually, belts on Kymco scooter are replaced every 12.000 kms. There should be no problem with belt after only 2.000 kms.

Title: Re: Loss in mpg
Post by: yvg on April 02, 2009, 11:41:22 AM

Air filter? I just can not remember at which mileage it shall be replaced.

Yury

Title: Re: Loss in mpg
Post by: tlgibbs on April 14, 2009, 03:22:30 AM

Have you derestricted it?  I noticed my mileage was down around 75 mpg when it was restricted, but after derestricting it my first tank has given 90+ mpg.

Title: Re: Loss in mpg
Post by: tlgibbs on April 29, 2009, 03:53:51 AM

Update on MPG since derestrict:  2 tanks of gas, 93 mpg and 92 mpg.  This represents a 20% increase over the restricted version.  Conclusion:  derestricting increases performance, top speed, and fuel efficiency.   ;D

Title: Re: Loss in mpg
Post by: blue on May 01, 2009, 01:58:17 AM

it could be something simple like maybe bring up the air in your tires. I let mine out in the winter and back up in the summer full air well give you more speed.