gs1000g hotter sparks

[Lorenzo]

Since this summer, which carried along the regular medium/long range trip, now that I ride mainly in city traffic, to and fro work, I am experiencing (obviously) a perceptible increase in fuel consumption.

Where it took 320km (199ml) to hit reserve, I am now looking at 250km (155ml). For non thou owners, the thank carries 22lt. (4.84 imp - 5.81 us gallons)

My question is, wether an hotter plug will help fuel consumption, as well as making the engine work better, given the lower rev range, lot of stops and go and the likes, usually associated with city hacking.

Have you experienced with different than standard set-ups?

Plugs are NGK B8ES

Thanks

[Nessism]

Is the maintenance all up to date? Valve adjustment? Air filter clean? Regarding spark, have you checked voltage at the coils?

[Lorenzo]

Engine as far as I can guess, is not tuned (no jetting, pipes, carbs other than standard) valve clearance should be checked well into the winter, when the bike is supposed to spend some time in the garage,
voltage/resistance at the coils I could probably do it tomorrow;

given all the factors are correct, does my question holds some true?

Actually I was even thinking of staying in the same heat range, but with a fisically different plug, ie with a (slightly) projecting nose...

thanks for the quick reply!!

[Nessism]

To answer your question: NO, hotter plugs won't help. Hotter plugs should only be considered if you ride in cold conditions and your existing plugs tend to foul often.