I have a new 2008 M695 dark and have to say, I love the thing, it's incredible and easily the best purchase I have ever made.  I have been riding the hell out of it, about 3700 miles this month.  I bought it new in CT, logged 600, miles and had the service done on it.  I had them install a 14T sprocket as well. 

How does the sprocket affect the speedo and tach, or does it?  I have ridden to from CT to NC and back twice and from NC to GA a few times as well.  Running 91 to 93 octane, I am getting as much as 180 miles before the fuel light comes on. That leads me to believe the tach is off, with the 15T sprocket, i was only getting in the vicinity of 130 miles (city).  I checked the tack against a gps and it looks like it is 5 mph off accross the board.

Not a lot of mods yet, CW tail chop, stickers, reflectors and some Rizoma mirrors. Plan on getting the Rizoma clip=ons next and saving for the Termi high mount system.  With the miles I have logged I have realize that the M695 is a capable touring bike, not the best by a long shot, you need to take a lot of breaks, but it can be done. 

If nyone has had similar issues with the 14T sprocket, let me know.   Thanks

Joe

That is some pretty good mileage if you are getting 180 miles to a tank 

The sprocket shouldn't affect the accuracy of the speedo and tach, but keep in mind the speedo is somewhat off to begin with, many folks here have noticed GPS-indicated speeds around 80mph the speedo shows as somewhat higher (maybe 87 or so for instance).

Termi system is a good bet  well worth it.
Yes you'll find that with some concessions you can do long miles on a monster just like any other bike.  Not the best at it, but it can do it!

The sprocket does not affect the tack or speedo. What you have is as "accurate" as what came from the factory.


In other news, check your owners manual. It should say that your bike will be just as happy, if not happier, on 87 octane.



Ride safe.

Ya, I have spent some time on it.  Hopefully, I wont be logging those kinds of distances.  I'm all settled in NC but have a 35 mile commute to and from work each day...so I'll still get my fix!

I've been toying with the idea of swapping out the whole gauge cluster with a motorcycle specific GPS, like the Garmin Zumo 500 or something.  Anyone out there done anything like that?  It's my understanding that the bike won't start with the gauge cluster disconnected, is there a kit or patch for that?  I like the whole minimalist thing, any ideas?

Quote from: Ranger06 on July 27, 2008, 05:46:01 PM
I've been toying with the idea of swapping out the whole gauge cluster with a motorcycle specific GPS, like the Garmin Zumo 500 or something.  Anyone out there done anything like that?  It's my understanding that the bike won't start with the gauge cluster disconnected, is there a kit or patch for that?  I like the whole minimalist thing, any ideas?

It's been done, although from my understanding, it's not easy.


Duck-Stew may be able to give you some hints. I'd suggest you post up in the tech forum, or accessories and mods....

As said before, the front sprocket wont affect the speedo. The speedo sensor is housed by the rear caliper (I think) and takes its readings there.

As for the mileage, damn that's good, but you're probably running extremely lean and might be hurting your engine. Before I put the termis on, I was consistently getting 150 miles from light to light, so it might not be impossible to get good mileage. I have a friend (Hiero) on an m750 who once got over 210 miles outta a full tank.

Regarding the incorrectness of the speedo, I have found out that there is a 10% error in the reading, as in 10% on the upper side.

Getting a speedo healer will solve the problem if you're too worried about it.

As far as changing tyhe cluster, it can be done, but you would have to take out the immobilizer module out of the cluster and fab some kind of housing for it.

Good luck with the mods! it's worse than a crack habit, soon you'll find yourself pawning stuff out of your house to pay for billet and carbon fiber.

Cheers!

M

My m750 gets over 200 miles/tank on the highway. I only get 170 miles in town.  I've been looking for a used 695 or S2R. I'm wondering if they will get good mileage like the m750?

To the OP, my speedo is off by +10mph. I used my Garmin to check. I checked our cars and they are off by +3-4.

I used to get 40-50 on my 695 with Termis depending how I rode it. I used my bike to commute to work several times a week, 120 miles round trip. Bike was dead reliable, had almost 12000 miles on mine before it got totalled. DP ECU and termis are the best mods you can make followed by an oil cooler.

I have a 695 with DP ECU, low mount termis and 14T sprocket.  I get about 44-48mpg.  Before the mods I got a little over 50mpg.

Quote from: mbalmer on July 27, 2008, 06:41:16 PM
My m750 gets over 200 miles/tank on the highway. I only get 170 miles in town.  I've been looking for a used 695 or S2R. I'm wondering if they will get good mileage like the m750?

To the OP, my speedo is off by +10mph. I used my Garmin to check. I checked our cars and they are off by +3-4.

750 has a much larger tank. you can fill up 3.8gallons easily, and the tanks reserve lasts much longer due to the location of the fuel pump.

a 695 is filling up 3 gallons MAX. 3.1 if you get it to the lip and reserve still leaves a lot of left over gas that it cant reach.

Quote from: He Man on July 27, 2008, 08:05:23 PM
750 has a much larger tank. you can fill up 3.8gallons easily, and the tanks reserve lasts much longer due to the location of the fuel pump.

a 695 is filling up 3 gallons MAX. 3.1 if you get it to the lip and reserve still leaves a lot of left over gas that it cant reach.

Yes, but my highway average is over 60 mpg.

So what is it that makes the difference in mileage? The DP ECU or the 14 tooth sprocket or a combination of the two? What is the benefit of the DP ECU? Is it just "neat?"

I saw 180 miles to the tank one time, and it was a straight shot.  I was on the Jersey Turnpike and was able to pull off, fuel up and pull right back onto the highway.  Then I rode for 180 miles without so much as a downshift.  Couldn't repeat that performance if i tried, seems my back, knees and butt are only good for 100 miles without a brief walk.

Thanks for the responses guys, good to know the sprocket doesn't throw the gauges off, not that I was too worried about it, just can't afford a speeding ticket.  Well, a speeding ticket AND the mods I want.

I noticed better mileage on my 695 after the swap to 14t.

I have a exhaust (quat-D with the baffles), no ecu yet and factory air box.. at first I was getting 50ish mpg.. now I get over 60 (I should mention I've almost always above 7k feet)

I've checked the plugs, its running clean, with no signs or running lean with the baffles in.. pull em out and the plug will turn em' white at idle 

a bit to lean for my tastes, but it doesn't seem bad enough to ruin anything.. I probably shouldn't complain about the mileage either.

How can you tell if you're running lean?

Quote from: Ranger06 on July 29, 2008, 06:18:42 PM
How can you tell if you're running lean?

If it is stock, it's probably running a touch on the lean side. I know when I did the Temi kit, the bike ran cooler (richer). I haven't noticed any material mileage differences between stock and current setup.