How can I raise MPG?

[langow]

Really, I'm having trouble with the idea that I corrected the worn out components and didn't get better gas mileage.

If you're basing the MPG off of 1 trip so far, check it again over several different rides. Trial conditions more than anything will effect mileage. Especially if you were in a lot of loose snow, breaking trail, etc. You may have gotten 9MPG in the same conditions, had you not already done what you have.

 

[Grimm]

Change your track to a lighter and lower profile one, preferably one with all open windows. Add larger idlers for better rolling resistance. Tighten the track some as too loose a track can be counter productive.

Experiment with different windshields, some are better aerodynamically than others, despite them being larger. Cut weight from the sled and yourself. Skinnier single runner skis should help too.

 

[dirkdiggler]

When Excel comes out with his wheel kit you could try adding it. that should take away some of the rolling resistance.

 

[YamahaMainer]

I still think the tip about not always being on the gas is the best one...The more consistent you are with the throttle (i.e. not hammering on it when you start, come out of corners, etc.) the better your MPG will be.

 

[sleddog66]

try owning a big block polaris, you will never complain about milage again! This blows my mind, you by one of the biggest productin sleds that there is and complain about milage. I wonder how I can improve the milage on my 1 ton 4x4 pickup?...LOL

 

[hlmrx1]

What 150 hp 120 mph sled gets 14 mpg in real life????

Turk, you'll never get even close to that the way you drive, I've seen your driving/sledding, hee hee!! You drive digitally, not analog like most of us old timers, lol.

lawmanbsi, I've seen 14-15 mpg (Canadian gallons) with my 260hp sled and 17mpg with my old stock RX1. If you drive hard, you won't get anywhere close to that. Try taking it for one easy ride on groomed trails, burning up the whole tank, that will give you the real mpg. If you're not willing to let off the throttle for one tank, then why are you even worrying about your mpg.

 

[whitedust1]

I can get 15mpg US with new belt & using M1 0-30. 0-40 going to use more gas & slow you down. Riders have done comparisons with oil weight & always comes out the same 40vs 30 slows them down. Conditions & heavy thumb can bring you down to 12mpg a small price to pay for 150ish hp Yam 4s. I don't mess with belt deflection anymore dang belt dragged & not easy to adjust on trail plus mpg dropped. I use Rich clutch tool for fast belt changes.

 

[Super Sled]

Mileage is only a big deal when the light is on and you have 20++ miles to ride before an open gas station. Then you drive 30 mph and don't goose it, trying to conserve every drop. Been there done that and made it believe it or not.

 

[breakinbarrs]

Mileage is only a big deal when the light is on and you have 20++ miles to ride before an open gas station. Then you drive 30 mph and don't goose it, trying to conserve every drop. Been there done that and made it believe it or not.

x2.

 

[abj87]

wow, my rx1 gets 17....

 

[dirkdiggler]

wow, my rx1 gets 17....

then you must drive it slow. All you guys that claim to get 15 and up have to be driving slow.

 

[kinger]

Try a boosted one breaking the trail I am lucky to get 5-8mpg...

On the trail I can get 9-11 if I try, most of the time its 8....worth every cent of gas to! Takes till about August before the perma grin finally receds.

 

[guardrail]

what's your engagement rpm?

 

[Super Sled]

I bet my son's AC Z 120 could get 20 mpg's!


My triple piped Mt Viper get like 7 or 8 mpg, maybe a little more. I wish these sleds were better on mileage to save cash, but the reality is they all are thirsty machines. Especially if your heavy with the flipper.....

 

[aceltx09]

take out 2 of the fuel injectors