my 06 m7 seems to get poor milage about 50-58 miles per tank this cant be right, the sled is stock 162 with rkt head what can i do to make it better?
06 m7 fuel consumption???
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I ride pretty hard but it seems that all the other guuys in my group on m7's get alot better milage like when im on 1/2 they still have more than 3/4 tank left
They are notorious for high fuel pressure settings from the factory. You may want to start with a gauge and regulator. The '05 M7 I ride is a gas hog, it burns more fuel than the 800's I ride with. It runs awesome though, and no gauge/regulator on it.
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Thats all i get out of a tank. Right around 60 miles.
^^^This. I've done 23 miles on E and still had a gallon or two left to go. Granted I was headed off the mountain and taking it easy. LOL.
i usually go by the gauge till get worried then look inside, but it sounds to be normal if thats about what everyone else is getting
Thats about par for the course.
If I can get around 60 miles per tank I'm happy. It is true that the fuel psi is cranked up a little on these things, but I'd rather run fat than lean...know what I mean.
Also, I don't mean to imply anything, but are you new to sledding??
The reason I ask, is that we've been riding with a new guy this season who also rides an '06 m7, and he eats gas WAAAAAAAY faster than any of us....The reason being is that EVERYWHERE we go he feels like he has to pin it to climb even the smallest of hills. He's still not comfertable with finding that sweet spot and just holding it there, it's either nothing or to the handlebars with that kid. He's learning though, the more he rides, the less fuel he uses.
Just a thought.
If I can get around 60 miles per tank I'm happy. It is true that the fuel psi is cranked up a little on these things, but I'd rather run fat than lean...know what I mean.
Also, I don't mean to imply anything, but are you new to sledding??
The reason I ask, is that we've been riding with a new guy this season who also rides an '06 m7, and he eats gas WAAAAAAAY faster than any of us....The reason being is that EVERYWHERE we go he feels like he has to pin it to climb even the smallest of hills. He's still not comfertable with finding that sweet spot and just holding it there, it's either nothing or to the handlebars with that kid. He's learning though, the more he rides, the less fuel he uses.
Just a thought.
My 05 M7 was a HOG too. It ran with the 800's, and burned more fuel then them. I wasnt really bothered by it as it worked really well. But it was definitely noticable how much more fuel i could use then others.
nope not new to the sport been at it for about 17 years. i went out again today went 46.6 miles just above empty so i looked inside and probaly could have gone another 20-30 mile so maybe its ok and just a messed up gauge???
What I have noticed is the fuel level guage pins down the fuel pickup line in the front of the tank. Some times stop and look down in the hole and it might be pinned down.
I know I burn fuel faster but those 7's are designed for top end running. you cannot compare it to the 8's totally dif. power range.
But 40-miles is not good check the psi and it should be @ 40 no less than 38.
I know I burn fuel faster but those 7's are designed for top end running. you cannot compare it to the 8's totally dif. power range.
But 40-miles is not good check the psi and it should be @ 40 no less than 38.
i was wondering about the fuel press but i cant afford a 200 dollor regulator. is there any cheaper that are still of good quality?
Don't you have a dealer near? It only takes a few minutes to check it? If you buy a adjustable regulator from them they would set up the psi for you? only a 40-60 dollar part.
