First tank, poor MPG!!!

[azbill]

even with a 50tooth, I was getting 40m/tank (80mpg)
and thats pulling 80lbs of grandkids in a trailer
not sure how much better now I'm running a 40, but it is definitely better on fuel now
1000m on engine (since the spooky rally in March)

 

[pabickwermert]

50mpg or 50mpTank

Just to revisit my issue;
Eveything's sealed good now, no leaks or blowouts.
My gas mileage is still a dismal 50MPG.
Kind of lost count but I'm sure I've gone through 5 tanks.
My top speed is 25MPH.
Mixing a little better than 20:1

Is there any hope in seeing 100MPG ever?

Are you getting 50 miles per gallon or 50 miles per tank?

I am getting 50 miles per tank during break in, that is why I asked.

The tank only holds 1/2 gallon of fuel.

Paul

 

[HERPER]

im having similar issues. ive probably got about 40 or so miles on my first tank maybe less not sure? how do you adjust your idler? i assume you want it to idle real low at idle and allow it to throttle up fairly high with the throttle adjust at speeds?

 

[lildeezul]

Does a smaller sprocket help with gas mileage ??

 

[relaxxx]

My last calculation was about 70MPG. So that means one tank got me about 35 Miles. I was able to get a better estimate after getting my digital odometer working. I don't know where they get the 150MPG's they advertise for this motor? maybe if your 105 lbs and only drive 15 MPH or pedal half the time.

Someone said they actually got worse MPG's with smaller sprocket which makes no sense. If your motor is running slower while your wheel is turning faster then logically you should increase MPG. I tried adding a 28 tooth in place of my 44 but failed. Now I'm waiting on a 36 tooth so I'll be finding out for myself in a week or two.

 

[lildeezul]

anyone else have an opinion about smaller sprocket increasing your mpg