KTA

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I have read a number of threads talking about the gas mileage of different bikes, but beacause i am usually riding sub 3rd gear, how far a get means squat, and ride time is much more important. I find that on my kx250 i only get about 1.5 hours of ride time before i have to refill. Does that seem a little low? What can i do to increase ride time, i don't know much about jetting but im willing to try anything. Thanks for the help... . . (IMS tanks are pricey.. AHHHH).
 

Bobt250

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I also have found that ride time means more than mileage. I can get 6 hours easily on my CR250. My Hondas have always gotten great mileage. One thing that helps is lean jetting. I like my bikes lean. They get great mileage and they run very crisp. 1.5 hours is unusually low. Something must be wrong.
 

cr125_king

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It all depends on how ya ride it. I can go for 2-3 hours of just playing sround. But if i'm racing, i'll go through a tank from 40-60min.
 

Peer Lovell

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Any changes to jetting etc. will only make a miniscule difference in your mileage.
The only trick that really worksk is to hide a plastic jug of pre-mix in the woods somewhere a few days before.
 

mkandl53

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1.5 hours seems pretty low for woods riding on a KX250. I seem to remember much longer times.

The float bowl height reply may be a very good suggestion. I have seen some bikes that pour fuel out the vent lines when the bike is leaned very little.
At least as a first check, lean your bike just slightly with the fuel on and see if you see fuel comming out a vent line. The final check is to pull the carb and measure the float height and perhaps replace the float valve since you are in there. A bad float valve can cause wasted fuel when you are bouncing along the trails.
 

Camstyn

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A stock tank is worth maybe 45 miles. If the average speeds are close to 30mph, an hour and a half is about right.

As for the tank lasting 6 hours of RIDING, :silly:
 

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