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Message started by Sketarius on 04/23/14 at 16:05:48

Title: MPG on Prime
Post by Sketarius on 04/23/14 at 16:05:48

Recently ordered a new Raptor Petcock which is late in being delivered, and I have been running the bike on Prime just to get to run without stalling at stops. I just kind of wonder what significant mpg i lose doing this. I understand I won't be able to use the reserve tank, but this is all i can do until i get that petcock in the mail.

Title: Re: MPG on Prime
Post by Serowbot on 04/23/14 at 16:12:57

No difference... a petcock of any kind will make no difference to mpg in any position...
...unless you have it shut off... ;D...

Title: Re: MPG on Prime
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/23/14 at 18:10:28

Prime just means you have no reserve,, run it out,, yer afoot..

Title: Re: MPG on Prime
Post by Steve H on 04/24/14 at 03:34:38

If your current petc0ck is leaking fuel through the vacuum line, you might see a small increase in fuel economy due to all the gas going through the carb once it is installed.

You will have a reserve once the Raptor is installed. It's just not quite as large as the stock reserve.

Most likely though, you will just see it run better and without fuel starvation or flooding at low speeds.