Kraken Fuel-up Log

2003 Honda VTX1800C
Property of yelloscoot. Added Oct 15 2017

Showing all fuel-ups and notes

Apr 4 2018

Installed Memphis Shades Lowers. Not real happy with them yet. Will need more adjustment. Ordered MS Big Shot Windshield. Maybe this will help buffeting.

Added by yelloscoot on Apr 6 2018 at 3:37 pm

Apr 1 2018

First fuel-up after installing "new" BARO Sensor. Hope this helps MPG.

16,450

Odometer
3.908

Gallons
$2.370

Cost/Gallon
$9.26

Total Spent
25.6

MPG

Added by yelloscoot on Apr 1 2018 at 5:22 pm

Mar 30 2018

Installed used BARO Sensor from Ebay. Solved the FI Light problem. Hoping will increase MPG above 27.

16,420

Odometer

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 30 2018 at 4:53 pm

Mar 29 2018

Installed Kuryakyn Chrome Side Covers

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 29 2018 at 2:29 pm

Mar 25 2018

Installed Cable Spacers from Motion Pro

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 25 2018 at 10:58 am

Mar 23 2018

Tires 36/38

16,350

Odometer
2.914

Gallons
$2.400

Cost/Gallon
$6.99

Total Spent
27.5

MPG

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 23 2018 at 5:49 pm

Mar 17 2018

16,270

Odometer
4.270

Gallons
$2.260

Cost/Gallon
$9.65

Total Spent
26.9

MPG

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 17 2018 at 4:33 pm

Mar 10 2018

First fuel-up after De-smog.

16,155

Odometer
4.205

Gallons
$2.240

Cost/Gallon
$9.42

Total Spent
26.4

MPG

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 10 2018 at 6:09 pm

Completed De-smog using Plates from VTX Parts.com. Somewhat of a hollow sound coming from the front. Could be from removal of snorkels.

16,150

Odometer

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 10 2018 at 6:16 pm

Mar 2 2018

16,044

Odometer
3.188

Gallons
$2.180

Cost/Gallon
$6.95

Total Spent
26.0

MPG

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 2 2018 at 3:14 pm

Feb 25 2018

Installed Cobra Tachometer from Parts Giant. Install sheet is right on with wiring schematic. Soldered connections, heat shrink and 3M tape. Works great.

15,985

Odometer

Added by yelloscoot on Feb 25 2018 at 4:41 pm

Feb 19 2018

Tried running higher RPMs this tank to keep from "Lugging" the motor.

15,961

Odometer
2.875

Gallons
$2.400

Cost/Gallon
$6.90

Total Spent
26.1

MPG

Added by yelloscoot on Feb 19 2018 at 4:54 pm

Feb 17 2018

Flushed Clutch System with Prestone Synthetic Dot 4. Installed Chrome "VTX" Clutch and Brake covers. Old fluid was thick and dark brown, All clear now with better response. Used check valve from J&P Cycles.

15,940

Odometer

Added by yelloscoot on Feb 17 2018 at 4:55 pm

Feb 12 2018

Seafoam.

15,886

Odometer
2.836

Gallons
$2.400

Cost/Gallon
$6.81

Total Spent
27.9

MPG

Added by yelloscoot on Feb 12 2018 at 4:53 pm

Feb 8 2018

Installed Mustang Plain Tank Bib from J&P Cycles. Looks and fits great. Nice compliment to rear fender bib.

Added by yelloscoot on Feb 8 2018 at 3:29 pm

Feb 4 2018

Installed Kuryakyn 4357 Floorboards w/ adapter mount from Amazon.

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 28 2020 at 4:55 pm

Feb 3 2018

15,807

Odometer
2.345

Gallons
$2.400

Cost/Gallon
$5.63

Total Spent
25.2

MPG

Added by yelloscoot on Feb 3 2018 at 6:56 pm

Feb 2 2018

Removed passenger seat to run solo. Installed Mustang Fender Bib from J&P Cycles. Good fit and looks great.

Added by yelloscoot on Feb 2 2018 at 3:55 pm

Jan 29 2018

15,748

Odometer
3.154

Gallons
$2.400

Cost/Gallon
$7.57

Total Spent
26.6

MPG

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 29 2018 at 5:20 pm

Installed Installed Amber LED Front Turn Signals and Diode Kit from Custom Dynamics. Oiled switch with Super Lube. Works GREAT! Now all signals are LED.

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 29 2018 at 1:35 pm

Jan 28 2018

Changed Final Drive Gear Oil; Mobil 1 75W-90 Synthetic. Torqued Drain Plug to 14 ft/lb; Fill Plug to 9 ft/lb. Previous oil was very dark.

15,740

Odometer

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 28 2018 at 4:49 pm

Jan 27 2018

Installed K&N Air Filter; HA-1802. 32 mi. after topping off tank. Still checking on MPG difference.

15,710

Odometer

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 27 2018 at 1:27 pm

Jan 25 2018

Topped off tires @ 40/40. Much easier to push now. Was @30/30. See how this affects MPG...?? 15678 mi. 14 mi after topping off tank.

15,678

Odometer

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 25 2018 at 5:16 pm

Jan 23 2018

15,664

Odometer
3.008

Gallons
$2.400

Cost/Gallon
$7.22

Total Spent
21.9

MPG

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 23 2018 at 5:15 pm

Jan 20 2018

Installed new plugs, NGK IFR5L11 6502 Laser Iridium $57. Used Permatex Anti-Seize Lube. $8

15,625

Odometer

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 20 2018 at 4:30 pm

Jan 17 2018

Installed LED H4 Headlight from Sam Beaven/VTXOA

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 20 2018 at 3:32 pm

Jan 14 2018

Seafoam

15,598

Odometer
2.728

Gallons
$2.300

Cost/Gallon
$6.27

Total Spent
24.6

MPG

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 14 2018 at 5:01 pm

Jan 12 2018

Installed Chrome Radiator Cover. Nice fit and no rattles.

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 12 2018 at 7:11 pm

Jan 8 2018

Installed Kuryakyn Chrome Speedometer Visor.

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 12 2018 at 7:18 pm

Jan 6 2018

Installed Kuryakyn Universal Kickstand Extension and Swingarm Cover from J&P Cycles.

15,550

Odometer

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 6 2018 at 4:15 pm

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