[Discussion] Which type of petrol do you pump for Phantom?

[pureice68]

LOL. For those stuck in Singapore I think Esso gives the most 'bang for the buck'.

 

I used to like Esso 2000 (that's their 92) for my kup.

 

I'm using Esso Syn5000(95) and is rather good as I'm enjoying 13% off.

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Ya, and even w/o discounts their 98 with 'friction reducers' and other additives is as good as Vpower at least on advertised specs, without the $2.20+/litre price tag.

[kmjoe]

for some reason i find tt the petronas 95 is better than shell 95...

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Doing comparison running through full tanks over the week;

 

Right now it's Esso 98 vs Shell V Power. V Power takes the lead in both performance and mileage. I guess you get what you pay for!

 

Results to follow...

[byon]

ESSO's 92 (2000) can only last me 300km/9 litres. Lately riding very badly, kept rushing to places.

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

New skill: Carb tuning for different fuel octanes. 95 no power!? No such thing!

[ckoonyin]

Am using Caltex 98 most of the time.....getting about 35km/l

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Dad's car loved Caltex or it's just that he loves Caltex and makes a show of revving the engine more than normal to show off the Caltex power

 

On my Yamaha, I got pretty low fuel economy when using Caltex Platinum for some reason (but that's long before my days of carb tuning).

 

Using SPC95 due to the double discount (DBS card + SPC card).

[thechosenx]

Haha i did 41km/L for shell v-power.

[pureice68]

Haha i did 41km/L for shell v-power.

 

Wah, you guys must weigh only like 50+ to 70+ KG only? I can never achieve so high.

[thechosenx]

I took out my back box recently and only have leather side bags also never carry much inside. Changed my side mirrors to smaller one, realise that the stock ones are much heavier. Yes I only weight 51kg =x

[pureice68]

I took out my back box recently and only have leather side bags also never carry much inside. Changed my side mirrors to smaller one, realise that the stock ones are much heavier. Yes I only weight 51kg =x

 

Yup, that answers my question! Tks! I'm double your weight and i have 3 boxes (Top & Sides Panniers) with tools, rain suit, jacket, wind breaker, etc..

[thechosenx]

LoL. Try to lower your stuff to carry? I think will try quite alot.

 

What's your best FC?

[pureice68]

LoL. Try to lower your stuff to carry? I think will try quite alot.

 

What's your best FC?

 

I'm doing like 9l for 250km.

[armani123sg]

welcome to the club of 20km/L..with open arms:cheeky:

for that u will be awarded the hononary class 2a license:cheeky:

 

ya lor! steed only 20-22km/l, sian, but damn nice to ride... haha!

[kmjoe]

I'm doing like 9l for 250km.

 

wa bro that is pretty high consumption for a ta 200 alrdy

[thechosenx]

Haha my friend told me super 4's FC is around 20km/L also.. So like ezzyoiler said its 2A liao..

[pureice68]

welcome to the club of 20km/L..with open arms:cheeky:

for that u will be awarded the hononary class 2a license:cheeky:

 

ya lor! steed only 20-22km/l, sian, but damn nice to ride... haha!

 

wa bro that is pretty high consumption for a ta 200 alrdy

 

Haha my friend told me super 4's FC is around 20km/L also.. So like ezzyoiler said its 2A liao..

 

Think my weight and all the add ons are killing my bike! The best I've ever done is 278km.

[pureice68]

welcome to the club of 20km/L..with open arms:cheeky:

for that u will be awarded the hononary class 2a license:cheeky:

 

Mr Koh, how you calculate FC again? I think I better do a manual chart for my FC better. Still can't figure out how to use the applications on iPhone. Damn &$%^&^% applications can't give me any FC till now! Hahaha...

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

I suspect something could be done with the carb settings.

 

I'm quite heavy and generate lots of wind resistance + side boxes = 45km/l with stock intake. 42 if riding fast on highways all day.

[pureice68]

Went down to Dr Chong on Sat and he re-tuned my carb and asked me to try again. If FC still not good den will have to replace carb! Let's see how the result! Cheers!

[ckoonyin]

Went down to Dr Chong on Sat and he re-tuned my carb and asked me to try again. If FC still not good den will have to replace carb! Let's see how the result! Cheers!

 

If it works for you, then it is also time for me to see Dr Chong's help to retune my carb liao.

 

how much is a new carb ah?

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Carb tuning is easy so long as

 

i) you know how the carb works, and related terminology (ie, rich/lean, and how to detect such conditions)

ii) adjustments don't involve jetting, slides, pilots, etc, which are internal

 

Quite safe to DIY the mixture screw, since this is not a top-fuel dragster engine and definitely won't explode or anything. Will complain a lot if setting is wrong and won't dump you on the side of the road like certain Yamahas.

[Burzum]

Went down to Dr Chong on Sat and he re-tuned my carb and asked me to try again. If FC still not good den will have to replace carb! Let's see how the result! Cheers!

 

Many ways to improve FC. Generally the way you ride is crucial. Followed by proper carb tuning, correct tire pressure, load on bike, etc.

 

Doubt petrol type (95, 98) will have much an effect.

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Pureice rides like the Battlestar Galactica, slow, stately, like a cruise ship. He should be getting at least 35 (given full set of boxes) if not 40.

 

I'm getting 42 from modified intake, full throttle street riding, and yes the carb is set extra rich (lean = explode instantly).

 

So I suspect something's up with the jetting, which unfortunately we can't DIY carbs yet.