Thirsty XC 500 VES, help. started by Henkee
	January 31st 2009 at 10:28 AM Post #1
	Henkee Starting Member 8 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 5th 2009
	Hi, I have a xc 500 edge 2001 VES who is thirsty. The fuel milage is about 8 MPG under normal driving. The needle clip is the middle position (stock) The fuel mixture screw is about 1,5 turnt out från the bottom, also stock. The plugs has nice colour.. When i bought the sled, the needle was lowered one clip, the consumtion was about 10 MPG.' I changed to the standard position because i was worried it could be too lean. Can really one position on the clip make 2 mpg difference on normal driving?? Today i was on a long trip together with my brother with slow speed on bumpy trails., he has a zr 500 2001, he made 11,5 MPG and I made 8 under exactly the same driving. How is your carbs adjusted on your xc 500´s ?? Thanks for help. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	January 31st 2009 at 4:26 PM Post #2
	santo5 Complete khaos 1215 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 11th 2007 Location: shelby twp, michigan Current Sled: 01 xcsp 600 2008-2009 Miles: 00000000
	what jets are you running if the clip was 1 down from center that would cause it to use more fuel not less..... remember depending where the clip is more fuel the lower the clip is from center the higher from the center the less fuel I would be checking to make sure your mot over jetted good luck keep us posted http://www.myspace.com/billysleders 2002 edge 800 pipe, cluch, boost botttel. 2001 xcsp 600 lots to list look at my build thread! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 31st 2009 at 4:34 PM Post #3
	Raptor700rBronson Advanced Member Raptor700rBronson gettin modern warfare 2 and fallout 3 tomorrow!!! Updated Last Sunday at 7:20 PM 1087 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 28th 2008 Location: Ohio, NY, Cuba Current Sled: 2002 ZR 500 Cross-Country 2008-2009 Miles: 708
	They have realy bad mileage as it is. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 31st 2009 at 4:37 PM Post #4
	gordonchaine Lost never to be found. 1803 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 5th 2008 Location: Wilmington, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 2007 polaris edge xc 2008-2009 Miles: 1200
	Mine needles are one clip from the top and I'm running 380 mains. I don't get that great gas mileage on mine not sure what exactly. What's your problem? RUFWM? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 1st 2009 at 5:04 AM Post #5
	Henkee Starting Member 8 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 5th 2009
	The clip was one step up from the middle when i bought it, then it used less fuel. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 1st 2009 at 7:38 AM Post #6
	fusionshuk06 Average Member 570 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 17th 2007 Location: Elba, New York, USA Current Sled: 600 RR 2008-2009 Miles: ???
	I used to have a 2001 xc 500 and it got bad milage both gas and oil Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 1st 2009 at 3:01 PM Post #7
	tnmemr Red 505 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 7th 2006 Location: WI, USA
	You can safely lean (raise) the needle 1 clip position and at least 1 size main jet smaller from factory specs. A Tempa Flow has been used by many on this sled as well, with guys getting 15+ mpg. If you do the the Tempa Flow leave the jetting stock and set the Tempa Flow for -30* F. A more aggressive secondary set-up helps as well. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit