I put a Kuryakyn Hypercharger, Fi200R and Cobra Slashdown pipes on my 2006 900 and went from 285km per tank down to 240km.
I put a Kuryakyn Hypercharger, Fi200R and Cobra Slashdown pipes on my 2006 900 and went from 285km per tank down to 240km.How does the installation of new exhaust system or mufflers and a high flow air system affect gas mileage on your bike. I would love to enhance the performance, looks, and sound of my bike, but how much of a hit do you take when doing this?
Stuart
The 900 does not have an O2 sensor, the bike can't adjust the mixture. Also, it's doubtful you'll still be able to get 200 Mi on a tank after those mods.Pipes alone won't affect mpg much.No adjustments necessary, the O2 sensor will compensate. Big air kit requiers a Injection management system or you'll run lean. Yes you will use more fuel but get MORE power. I have not installed my cobra speedster longs and FI 2000 yet as I am out of town visiting family for the Thaanksgiving week but Monday night I will start wrenching after work and will post pics of the install procedure and the finished product. I also signed up for a you tube account so I can post video!. I currently get 50 MPG avg. I am doing pipes and FI200 first then the big air kit so I can track the mpg/performance issue I will be happy with 40 mpg with more power and sweeter exhaust note. With the big tank on my 900 I'll still have 200 miles per tank.
These pseudo-performance mods will trash your mileage. You do not have to read many posts here to realize that you get a little (more noise) and lose alot (10+ mpg). I am continually amazed by those who say "the performance increase is worth it". IMHO they are dreaming. Many equate more noise to more power. Why in the world should a 900 cc bike get 40 mpg? My 1600 has averaged nearly 46 during the 22K miles I have riden this year (just pipes). My wife's 800 averages 50+ and sees 60+ on road trips. Neither of us have had any problem keeping up with, or running away from, the "performance modified" bikes we ride with. A good recommendation is to add your pipes and leave the fuel processor alone. You will not need it and you and your bike will be happy. The "dangerously lean" crap that is bandied about on most forums is just a myth. Adding pipes will not make your bike run lean and you will not damage you bike by doing so.
i also put on black fenders,,, with blue tank i think it looks cool but thats my opinion!
Alf,
what settings are you using on the fi2000?
there was a thread about fi2000 settings that no a lot of ppl replied to, interesting why Cobra recommends so high values for stock set-up.....
thanks
I first used the recommended settings for addition of pipes only 4 - 2 - 0 when I added my air kit and processor I went to 4 - 2 - 2. Seemed to be running way to rich smelled raw gas at low speed so I started tweaking and riding and tweaking and riding finally wound up 2 - 1 - 1. Bike runs really nice now. I think Cobra's recommended settings are way to rich.hey alf whats your fi2000r set up to?