DR650 fuel range?

[wysper]

Check that the air filter doesn't need cleaning or is impregnated with too much oil as the first step. It's easily the most common cause of excessive fuel consumption.

Perhaps I should already know this, but what is a good indication that there is too much oil? Seemed pretty dry to the touch and the foam looked pretty clean.

[Bass]

Perhaps I should already know this, but what is a good indication that there is too much oil? Seemed pretty dry to the touch and the foam looked pretty clean.

Others will have a different rule of thumb, but I figure that if I can squeeze (not wring) any excess oil out of the foam, then there was too much there (in which case I add some petrol and squeeze it out again).

[wysper]

Others will have a different rule of thumb, but I figure that if I can squeeze (not wring) any excess oil out of the foam, then there was too much there (in which case I add some petrol and squeeze it out again).

Thanks, I will try that.

[warewolf]

Hmmm. Might have to check out why my DR seems a little on the thirsty side.

What sort of miles on the bike? Above 20,000km I'd be checking the needle jet for wear. Not needing much choke is an indicator it is worn and the bike is running rich.

Perhaps I should already know this, but what is a good indication that there is too much oil?

Oil in the airbox that has run/oozed off the filter... but that's an extreme case I think.

Others will have a different rule of thumb, but I figure that if I can squeeze (not wring) any excess oil out of the foam, then there was too much there (in which case I add some petrol and squeeze it out again).

Yeah - if I can squeeze it and get oil to pool, then there's too much. Spread it around better, or pat it with some paper towel to remove some.

[edit: hang on, 180-190km commuting vs 200-220 on the open road sounds pretty spot on?? /]

[rok-the-boat]

My DR500 gets 25km/l while commuting. It has a tiny 9 litre tank but is good for 150 or so before reserve. I too take the extra 5 litre tank on the back when going a bit further. Going onto reserve in the middle of nowhere is always a bit disconcerting eh? I have a bigger mid-80s DR600 tank but it doesn't fit - I need to sort it, maybe get it cut and extended - it's too short - and then I'd be able to go maybe 300km ...

[bart]

What are people getting with the IMS 18 litre after market jobs? I'm only good for around 265 to 285km to reserve. I wonder if my bike's jetted wrong?

[Squiggles]

What are people getting with the IMS 18 litre after market jobs? I'm only good for around 265 to 285km to reserve. I wonder if my bike's jetted wrong?

I usually get around 20km/L so ~360-370 for the full tank

[Eddieb]

What are people getting with the IMS 18 litre after market jobs? I'm only good for around 265 to 285km to reserve. I wonder if my bike's jetted wrong?

I wonder if your right hand is running rich?

[Transalper]

My IMS takes closer to 19 liters and I get 310km or more usually before reserve and safely 50 more on reserve. I don't twist the wrist hard everywhere though.

[wysper]

My DR500 gets 25km/l while commuting. It has a tiny 9 litre tank but is good for 150 or so before reserve. I too take the extra 5 litre tank on the back when going a bit further. Going onto reserve in the middle of nowhere is always a bit disconcerting eh? I have a bigger mid-80s DR600 tank but it doesn't fit - I need to sort it, maybe get it cut and extended - it's too short - and then I'd be able to go maybe 300km ...

So maybe I am not doing too bad with 170-180 before reserve. I will take a note next time of how much gas, in litres it takes to fill it from reserve.

[wysper]

What sort of miles on the bike? Above 20,000km I'd be checking the needle jet for wear. Not needing much choke is an indicator it is worn and the bike is running rich.

Oil in the airbox that has run/oozed off the filter... but that's an extreme case I think.

Yeah - if I can squeeze it and get oil to pool, then there's too much. Spread it around better, or pat it with some paper towel to remove some.

[edit: hang on, 180-190km commuting vs 200-220 on the open road sounds pretty spot on?? /]

39k, maybe I should just get a bigger tank LOL

[dino3310]

So maybe I am not doing too bad with 170-180 before reserve. .

fook nothing wrong with that mate, if you want a fuel miser for work get a moped

[Bass]

fook nothing wrong with that mate, if you want a fuel miser for work get a moped

Yeah????
Mate, I get 700 km to a tank - no reserve at all though.

[dino3310]

Yeah????
Mate, I get 700 km to a tank - no reserve at all though.

yeah but your tanks F@#king Huge

[Ant]

My DR 650 with its standard tank hit reserve at 178 k's the other day.... maybe a bigger tank would be good, anyone know where to get them and how much they cost ??