75MPG

squire · 05-24-2008, 09:17 PM

Commuting to work I averaged 75 mpg. Very pleased with my little bike.

2007 American Lifan 200GY-5 (746km) 463 miles.

katoranger · 05-24-2008, 09:27 PM

That is good. I have only been getting about 65. Maybe the next round of mods will help. Probably not since I will be jetting the carb.

Allen

kczukiman · 05-24-2008, 09:31 PM

I'm also getting 65 mpg.I only have just under 200 miles on my bike.I am hopeing to do a little better after it is broke in.

katoranger · 05-24-2008, 09:37 PM

My best has been just over 70mpg.

I am usually in the 65-70 range. I did notice that my exhaust was alittle sooty. I cleaned the air filter the other day. It was pretty dirty.

Allen

squire · 05-24-2008, 09:43 PM

With the 46 tooth rear sprocket, I am most comfortable at 50 mph.

ambassador · 05-24-2008, 11:36 PM

06 Lifan 200 GY-5 gets better gas mileage than my Rodeo or my Camry with all the mods, didn't buy it for that purpose but it seem's to fit now...

red2003 · 05-25-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kczukiman

I'm also getting 65 mpg.I only have just under 200 miles on my bike.I am hopeing to do a little better after it is broke in.

That will increase at least 15 mpg once the bike is broken in (1000+ miles). My first tank was only 55 mpg. At about 2300 miles I am getting 85 +.

kczukiman · 05-25-2008, 07:51 PM

Thats a good increase red.Thanks for the headsup.

warrior91 · 05-25-2008, 08:25 PM

My co- workers 1000km ,08' crf230l gets 63 mpg...started at 53mpg,got 65mpg one tank(all commute NO trail)...but the last couple tanks he concentrated on consistant commute and "nice" riding...seems 63 is all he can average. And that is the top of the Line Jap "200"enduro fellas. So I would be happy that your 198cc gets as good as milage as brand new tech with only a handful more CC's ( I know there is no replacement for displacement, but that is a 10 mpg trade off. I expect that those 250 enduros are spot on for fuel consumption as most are 230cc.
Oh and BTY Canadian Gallons are larger than U.S. so by rights this honda should go 70mpg as well. :roll:

All totaled Canadian CRF 230 L, including app. taxes was $6500.00
That price I will buy 4 chinese 250 mx and drive the pizz out of them and dispose at will...I should get 10 years of riding or 4 people could have a lot of cheap fun for a couple years :idea: ...no resale mind you...but that could change. :wink: :roll:

Savage · 06-06-2008, 02:26 PM

I didn't buy my bike for mpg. OK, that's what I told my wife, but I just wanted a legal dirt bike.

But now I'm thinking of using if for more commuting so as a challenge to myself I'm shooting for the best MPG I can squeeze out of it.
Back when I got it I moved the carb needle, NGK plug, put on K&N type air mod, drilled the exhaust, I think that's it for air/fuel mods.

I'm thinking about moving the needle clip back to stock or just down 1 clip instead of all the way. Do you guys think I would see any difference?

Or is the best way for us to get the highest mpg to weigh as little as possible, duck down like we're riding a crotch rocket and be light on the throttle?

What's your take?
Thanks!

Q · 06-06-2008, 03:42 PM

My guess is that you would get the best mileage by leaving things mostly stock, putting on hard and narrow street tires, shifting at low RPMs, keeping speed down to 35 mph or less where possible.

Q

katoranger · 06-06-2008, 05:12 PM

Well I think my new UNI filter, 108 main jet and moving the clip to the bottom won't help, but I not expecting a big drop.

It is still running a little lean up top. It was popping slightly on decel so I may need alittle larger jet.

Allen

duck · 06-06-2008, 09:34 PM

I've been a fuel economy nut since the late 70's when the first gas shortage scare came out, and I'm still doing it. My two geo metro convertibles are turning in consistent 51mpgs and sometimes higher on highway trips. I've got my FJR1300 pushin out 46 city and 51 hwy.

For MPG's, you wanna keep the machine's mostly stock...airbox and exhaust mods are designed to get you more power...flow more air (which means more gas).

Since bikes have crappy aerodynamics, the only real tweak areas you have are gears and ignition. Put in a good quality plug so you burn all the fuel in the chamber, and gear the bike for lower rpm at your typical cruising speed.

I have no data yet on my qh200gy because I just finally got the plates for it today and it needs breaking in.

Yes, synth oil can get you a small mpg gain, but I run it cuz I hate rebuilding engines....

Over the next couple months I should have some good data in, my goal is 95mpg for a general cruising speed of 60.

-RevDuck

fatboy250 · 06-09-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by duck

Over the next couple months I should have some good data in, my goal is 95mpg for a general cruising speed of 60.

-RevDuck

Definitely keep us posted. I'd be interested.

06-09-2008, 10:21 AM

since I reverted back to the 98 jet and using the 42 sprocket my mileage has gone up quite a bit. I was getting a consistent 60 mpg with the 115 jet and now hit 70 or more. On back roads Saturday not exceeding about 45 mph I went 103 km on .78 gallons of gas. that is pretty dang good. I had no idea that the 115 jet would use so much more fuel.

05-24-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
squire Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: central Arkansas Posts: 79	75MPG Commuting to work I averaged 75 mpg. Very pleased with my little bike. 2007 American Lifan 200GY-5 (746km) 463 miles. __________________ Squire, http://lifanlf200gy-5.blogspot.com/ http://1948model.blogspot.com/
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05-24-2008, 09:27 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	That is good. I have only been getting about 65. Maybe the next round of mods will help. Probably not since I will be jetting the carb. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-24-2008, 09:31 PM	#3
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	I'm also getting 65 mpg.I only have just under 200 miles on my bike.I am hopeing to do a little better after it is broke in. __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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05-24-2008, 09:37 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	My best has been just over 70mpg. I am usually in the 65-70 range. I did notice that my exhaust was alittle sooty. I cleaned the air filter the other day. It was pretty dirty. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-24-2008, 09:43 PM	#5
squire Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: central Arkansas Posts: 79	With the 46 tooth rear sprocket, I am most comfortable at 50 mph. __________________ Squire, http://lifanlf200gy-5.blogspot.com/ http://1948model.blogspot.com/
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05-24-2008, 11:36 PM	#6
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	06 Lifan 200 GY-5 gets better gas mileage than my Rodeo or my Camry with all the mods, didn't buy it for that purpose but it seem's to fit now... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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05-25-2008, 07:51 PM	#8
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	Thats a good increase red.Thanks for the headsup. __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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05-25-2008, 08:25 PM	#9
warrior91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.E. Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 679	My co- workers 1000km ,08' crf230l gets 63 mpg...started at 53mpg,got 65mpg one tank(all commute NO trail)...but the last couple tanks he concentrated on consistant commute and "nice" riding...seems 63 is all he can average. And that is the top of the Line Jap "200"enduro fellas. So I would be happy that your 198cc gets as good as milage as brand new tech with only a handful more CC's ( I know there is no replacement for displacement, but that is a 10 mpg trade off. I expect that those 250 enduros are spot on for fuel consumption as most are 230cc. Oh and BTY Canadian Gallons are larger than U.S. so by rights this honda should go 70mpg as well. :roll: All totaled Canadian CRF 230 L, including app. taxes was $6500.00 That price I will buy 4 chinese 250 mx and drive the pizz out of them and dispose at will...I should get 10 years of riding or 4 people could have a lot of cheap fun for a couple years :idea: ...no resale mind you...but that could change. :wink: :roll: __________________ '91 Yamaha Warrior- stage 2 '83 Honda ATC 70 '08 Yongjiang 125cc mx (Loncin) '08 Yongjiang 150cc atv (Jinlong)
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06-06-2008, 02:26 PM	#10
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	I didn't buy my bike for mpg. OK, that's what I told my wife, but I just wanted a legal dirt bike. But now I'm thinking of using if for more commuting so as a challenge to myself I'm shooting for the best MPG I can squeeze out of it. Back when I got it I moved the carb needle, NGK plug, put on K&N type air mod, drilled the exhaust, I think that's it for air/fuel mods. I'm thinking about moving the needle clip back to stock or just down 1 clip instead of all the way. Do you guys think I would see any difference? Or is the best way for us to get the highest mpg to weigh as little as possible, duck down like we're riding a crotch rocket and be light on the throttle? What's your take? Thanks!
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06-06-2008, 03:42 PM	#11
Q Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 348	My guess is that you would get the best mileage by leaving things mostly stock, putting on hard and narrow street tires, shifting at low RPMs, keeping speed down to 35 mph or less where possible. Q
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06-06-2008, 05:12 PM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Well I think my new UNI filter, 108 main jet and moving the clip to the bottom won't help, but I not expecting a big drop. It is still running a little lean up top. It was popping slightly on decel so I may need alittle larger jet. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-06-2008, 09:34 PM	#13
duck Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 68	mpg's I've been a fuel economy nut since the late 70's when the first gas shortage scare came out, and I'm still doing it. My two geo metro convertibles are turning in consistent 51mpgs and sometimes higher on highway trips. I've got my FJR1300 pushin out 46 city and 51 hwy. For MPG's, you wanna keep the machine's mostly stock...airbox and exhaust mods are designed to get you more power...flow more air (which means more gas). Since bikes have crappy aerodynamics, the only real tweak areas you have are gears and ignition. Put in a good quality plug so you burn all the fuel in the chamber, and gear the bike for lower rpm at your typical cruising speed. I have no data yet on my qh200gy because I just finally got the plates for it today and it needs breaking in. Yes, synth oil can get you a small mpg gain, but I run it cuz I hate rebuilding engines.... Over the next couple months I should have some good data in, my goal is 95mpg for a general cruising speed of 60. -RevDuck
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06-09-2008, 10:21 AM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	since I reverted back to the 98 jet and using the 42 sprocket my mileage has gone up quite a bit. I was getting a consistent 60 mpg with the 115 jet and now hit 70 or more. On back roads Saturday not exceeding about 45 mph I went 103 km on .78 gallons of gas. that is pretty dang good. I had no idea that the 115 jet would use so much more fuel.
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