Hi Terry, I have a 2023 DCT. Due to illness I've only put about 4k miles on it and only in dry weather. About a month ago I noticed the mpg drop by about 5mpg. Did the usual checks - tire pressure, chain tension etc, all good. A mate mentioned valve clearances. Given the low mileage, I thought it unlikely but as the bike had had no service since the break in service, I thought I'd check and do the oil/filters etc. FYI it’s not a difficult job, just a bit fiddly. The inlet valves were noticeably tight on both cylinders but the exhaust valves were on the loose side. Put it all back together and the engine 'feels' much looser and the mpg is back to 80+ again. The engine also sounds more 'mechanical' which was a bit disconcerting at first but I guess the tight inlet valves were making it a bit too quiet? It's a cracking bike and thanks for your videos.
Pete, thanks for the info, really interesting. I'm quite shocked that the valve clearance needed adjusting so quickly. You might want to mention that to the dealer. If you do please keep me updated. Hopefully the illness is temporary 👍
@@terrysmith-NC750X I rarely use a dealer and bought the NC because of the ease of service. I've had dozens of bikes of all types since the early eighties and I've always done my own maintenance. My Royal Enfield Himalayan valves needed adjusting three times in a thousand miles! I got shot of that sharpish. I'm on the mend now I hope but thanks :-)
wrong on tip 8, coasting WILL improve fuel consumption - your ECU analysis is rubbish. Risk to rider control is another issue all together. Strange that you never mentioned changing or creating the engine performance. surely power, torque and engine braking control will effect mpg ?
Great video! -I have a 2022 NC750X Manual. Great mpg!
Nice one Terry 👍
Thanks Mal
Hi Terry, I have a 2023 DCT. Due to illness I've only put about 4k miles on it and only in dry weather. About a month ago I noticed the mpg drop by about 5mpg. Did the usual checks - tire pressure, chain tension etc, all good. A mate mentioned valve clearances. Given the low mileage, I thought it unlikely but as the bike had had no service since the break in service, I thought I'd check and do the oil/filters etc. FYI it’s not a difficult job, just a bit fiddly. The inlet valves were noticeably tight on both cylinders but the exhaust valves were on the loose side. Put it all back together and the engine 'feels' much looser and the mpg is back to 80+ again. The engine also sounds more 'mechanical' which was a bit disconcerting at first but I guess the tight inlet valves were making it a bit too quiet? It's a cracking bike and thanks for your videos.
Pete, thanks for the info, really interesting. I'm quite shocked that the valve clearance needed adjusting so quickly. You might want to mention that to the dealer. If you do please keep me updated. Hopefully the illness is temporary 👍
@@terrysmith-NC750X I rarely use a dealer and bought the NC because of the ease of service. I've had dozens of bikes of all types since the early eighties and I've always done my own maintenance. My Royal Enfield Himalayan valves needed adjusting three times in a thousand miles! I got shot of that sharpish. I'm on the mend now I hope but thanks :-)
@peterc2248 I also prefer to do my own maintenance. It gets done properly then 😀 Hope you feel better soon. 👍
No need Terry I got a fuel card. Can do ya one if you want 😢
Cool not sure Greg would be happy with that 🤣🤣🤣🤣
wrong on tip 8, coasting WILL improve fuel consumption - your ECU analysis is rubbish. Risk to rider control is another issue all together. Strange that you never mentioned changing or creating the engine performance. surely power, torque and engine braking control will effect mpg ?
Coasting is dangerous if you want to do crack on.