fuel consumption

[boubou]

My friend in Thailand got problem with is valk.What can cause big fuel consuption, he said that he take 2.5 gal.for 60 mil. at a speed of 60mph. My 2000 i/s is much better then that.Thank you.    Boubou vrcc 15101
 p.s. sorry for my bad english writing

[Big Tom 10628]

Depending on how these bikes are ridden they can be very thirsty..  I have gotten as low as 17 MPG with my 1999 IS.

[Garland]

My fuel consumption seems to have gone up with the addition of ethanol in the last few years. My 99 tourer used to hit reserve at 125-135 and now it is 110-120. Don't know if Thailand is going the same way with additives.

[John U.]

Your friend should check /replace his air filter.  Also check for vacume leaks in the tubes and tighten the clamps on the rubber connecting boots. I would check the condition of the plugs, one of them may be misfiring. Some carb/fuel system cleaner in the gas will help clean gunk that may be affecting the carburators. Ethanol will reduce gas mileage, it will also gum up the carbs.
Good luck