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CVO Technical => General CVO discussion => Topic started by: grandpadoc on July 09, 2008, 04:12:57 PM
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I usually don't care about this topic, but because I was curious, I checked it on my 00 SERG yesterday. The bike is bone stock and it got 45 mpg's with one up and mixed traffic. Hey, that might make us green or something. Doc
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38-40 mpg on the 07 jester. Above 80 mph, theoretically, less than 35 mpg.
Heard a song about a feller with green teeth once. Never been green myself.....
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38-40 mpg on the 07 jester. Above 80 mph, theoretically, less than 35 mpg.
Heard a song about a feller with green teeth once. Never been green myself.....
I imagine two up with the Bushtec would send me into the 30's. I'll check it next trip.
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I imagine two up with the Bushtec would send me into the 30's. I'll check it next trip.
Close to what my buddies with trailers (Bushtecs) get - 30-35.
I notice below 70 mph - easy country roads - can get 40 or a little better just cruising. Above 70 starts dropping like a rock the way this bike is tuned. But its FUN to ride.
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2 up pulling our legend trailer packed heavy we get 30-35mpg, just me 35-38mpg.
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35-36MPG cruising 80+ and 40-42+ at highway speed "recommended "limits. :2vrolijk_21: Sure beats 18MPG in the ole SUV :nixweiss:
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Typically about 170 miles per tank (36-37 mpg) on the 05 cherry, 185 (38-39 mpg) on the 04 pumpkin
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The last time I checked, I was getting 35-37 mpg on my 08 SEUC.
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38 - 45, always one-up. Wife's almost-stock 88 RK consistently gets 3 mpg more than me (and she has no fear of the throttle).
:-Jerry
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Typically about 170 miles per tank (36-37 mpg) on the 05 cherry, 185 (38-39 mpg) on the 04 pumpkin
Hey Earnie, is the 'gas hog :cherry:' faster? :nixweiss: har! :huepfenlol2: spyder
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Haven't pulled the trailer with the SERG yet. So no data there. Pulling the trailer with the SEEG at 75mph on the interestate sees 33-37 depending on winds. Without the trailer both bikes are getting in the 38-40 range. Don't know for sure but that has to be close. Both have done 45 on tank fulls on state roads that required 55-60 mph.
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Last Saturday I did a lot of freeway at 75-85 and got about 32mpgs. I'm sure that if I dropped the speed to 55-65 I'd get much better. Last summer running through the mountains and elevation I was in the low to mid 40s. My build is NOT that radical, and I'm running the Zippers kit with MAP 307. But Zippers did tell me that my mpgs would come down, but the bike would run better and cooler.
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Hey Earnie, is the 'gas hog :cherry:' faster? :nixweiss: har! :huepfenlol2: spyder
Actually, the pumpkin is faster with about 8 more HP... :confused5:
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Best since I did the 6 speed is 47 at 60 - 65 on country roads.Most tanks are close to 45.Haven't done an interstate trip yet.
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08 SEU About 38 to 40 ridding double 75 to 80, pulling legend with some wind 35 mpg
08 SERK a couple of miles better, less weight and drag
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I can get right at 40 on the Jester, if I keep it in the 55-65 mph range....very hard to do with that bike. When I get into the 75-85 mph range, then my mpg drops to a numbing 30-32 mpg. On the 08 Street Glide that's another totally different story. No matter what speed I ride that bike at, I get 40-42mpg, or just over 240 a tank. That 96 is a good running engine, but it just doesn't have the "poop" that the Jester has...the Jester is way more seat-of-the-pants fun to ride. ;)
:devil:
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Actually, the pumpkin is faster with about 8 more HP... :confused5:
And you're surprised?? :confused5: :evilgrin:
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Of course the :pumpkin: is faster.
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Solid 42 MPG
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Of course the :pumpkin: is faster.
The pumpkin had seepage around the cylinder bases at around 10K. If you have it apart, you can't put it back together stock can you?
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Solid 42 MPG
I'm only getting 35... you riding mostly downhill?
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Checked it several times this past weekend on the interstate. Running a true 78 - 80 (82-85 on the speedo) I was getting right at 33.5. I would like to see more than that and may take some fuel out at those cells to raise it up a bit. Ran great, but would like to get 5 more.
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I get 34-42 mpg .34-37 single 36-42 with wife and trailer somtimes ,the uni -go trailer doesn't seem to change fuel mileage any. RIDE SAFE JDO
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Seems like we're all very similar. Like most reported if running scenic roads at 55 or so I'll get almost 40 or a tad better. Interstate type riding at 75-80 drops it down to 36 or so if no headwind. Seems very sensitive to headwinds which dramatically reduce mileage. Also pulling the Bushtec will drop it 2-3 mpg.
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37 for me. 2up most of the time and usually above 60mph (well above).
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I kept a written record last year on the Sturgis trip. Completely stock on mostly flat interstate at 70-75 it was doing 42 to 45 depending on the wind. The best two tanks - go figure - were in the Hills doing 50-60 mph on longer rides when it went over 50 mpg. I was surprised. We'll see what it does now that it isn't completely stock.
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I'm in the 40-42 range, most of time riding 2 up, Two weeks ago coming back from N.C. last 40 miles or so was 80 mph or better it dropped it to 38 mpg.
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I try to track mine every fill-up...get around 40mpg when on the twolane byways doin' 40-60, interstate drops it to 35mpg or so. many factors...Ethanol gas versus non, one-up versus two-up and loaded, altitude. Still Stock.
Date mileage gals. cost mpg
05/07/08 10
05/08/08 83 2.014 $7.65 41.212
05/08/08 193 2.894 $10.85 38.010
05/08/08 346 3.894 $14.40 39.291
05/09/08 468 3.051 $12.20 39.987
05/09/08 581 2.697 $10.35 41.898
05/09/08 649 1.610 $7.40 42.236
05/09/08 796 3.906 $15.00 37.634
05/10/08 873 2.290 $9.00 33.624
05/10/08 1011 4.376 $17.58 31.536
05/10/08 1070 1.125 $4.50 52.444
05/11/08 1164 2.385 $9.30 39.413
05/11/08 1229 1.459 $5.75 44.551
05/11/08 1294 1.342 $5.50 48.435
05/11/08 1404 2.745 $10.70 40.073
05/12/08 1559 3.939 $15.75 39.350
05/13/08 1635 1.861 $7.50 40.838
05/13/08 1727 2.234 $9.25 41.182
05/13/08 1773 1.025 $4.00 44.878
05/13/08 1893 3.240 $12.50 37.037
05/14/08 1992 2.141 $8.50 46.240
05/14/08 2093 2.680 $10.50 37.687
05/14/08 2241 3.317 $13.00 44.619
05/15/08 2349 2.806 $11.50 38.489
05/15/08 2475 3.660 $15.00 34.426
05/15/08 2574 2.565 $10.49 38.596
05/15/08 2680 3.377 $13.50 31.389
05/15/08 2791 3.226 $12.26 34.408
05/16/08 2914 3.554 $13.50 34.609
05/16/08 3039 3.400 $14.25 36.765
05/16/08 3165 3.247 $12.50 38.805
05/24/08 3328 4.690 $19.50 34.755
05/26/08 3524 5.120 $21.50 38.281
06/01/08 3719 5.375 $23.00 36.279
06/08/08 3892 4.675 $20.00 37.005
06/14/08 4071 5.234 $22.50 34.199
06/18/08 4256 5.060 $21.75 36.561
06/18/08 4412 4.232 $18.19 36.862
06/21/08 4593 5.038 $21.15 35.927
06/21/08 4778 5.368 $24.15 34.463
06/29/08 4963 5.188 $22.10 35.659
07/01/08 5147 5.287 $22.52 34.802
07/03/08 5341 5.402 $22.66 35.913
07/04/08 5511 4.609 $20.24 36.884
07/04/08 5716 5.002 $21.50 40.984
07/05/08 5882 4.149 $19.00 40.010
07/05/08 6090 5.045 $23.00 41.229
07/05/08 6217 3.333 $14.00 38.104
07/06/08 6394 4.629 $19.87 38.237
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I try to track mine every fill-up...get around 40mpg when on the twolane byways doin' 40-60, interstate drops it to 35mpg or so. many factors...Ethanol gas versus non, one-up versus two-up and loaded, altitude.
Date mileage gals. cost mpg
05/07/08 10
05/08/08 83 2.014 $7.65 41.212
05/08/08 193 2.894 $10.85 38.010
05/08/08 346 3.894 $14.40 39.291
05/09/08 468 3.051 $12.20 39.987
05/09/08 581 2.697 $10.35 41.898
05/09/08 649 1.610 $7.40 42.236
05/09/08 796 3.906 $15.00 37.634
05/10/08 873 2.290 $9.00 33.624
05/10/08 1011 4.376 $17.58 31.536
05/10/08 1070 1.125 $4.50 52.444
05/11/08 1164 2.385 $9.30 39.413
05/11/08 1229 1.459 $5.75 44.551
05/11/08 1294 1.342 $5.50 48.435
05/11/08 1404 2.745 $10.70 40.073
05/12/08 1559 3.939 $15.75 39.350
05/13/08 1635 1.861 $7.50 40.838
05/13/08 1727 2.234 $9.25 41.182
05/13/08 1773 1.025 $4.00 44.878
05/13/08 1893 3.240 $12.50 37.037
05/14/08 1992 2.141 $8.50 46.240
05/14/08 2093 2.680 $10.50 37.687
05/14/08 2241 3.317 $13.00 44.619
05/15/08 2349 2.806 $11.50 38.489
05/15/08 2475 3.660 $15.00 34.426
05/15/08 2574 2.565 $10.49 38.596
05/15/08 2680 3.377 $13.50 31.389
05/15/08 2791 3.226 $12.26 34.408
05/16/08 2914 3.554 $13.50 34.609
05/16/08 3039 3.400 $14.25 36.765
05/16/08 3165 3.247 $12.50 38.805
05/24/08 3328 4.690 $19.50 34.755
05/26/08 3524 5.120 $21.50 38.281
06/01/08 3719 5.375 $23.00 36.279
06/08/08 3892 4.675 $20.00 37.005
06/14/08 4071 5.234 $22.50 34.199
06/18/08 4256 5.060 $21.75 36.561
06/18/08 4412 4.232 $18.19 36.862
06/21/08 4593 5.038 $21.15 35.927
06/21/08 4778 5.368 $24.15 34.463
06/29/08 4963 5.188 $22.10 35.659
07/01/08 5147 5.287 $22.52 34.802
07/03/08 5341 5.402 $22.66 35.913
07/04/08 5511 4.609 $20.24 36.884
07/04/08 5716 5.002 $21.50 40.984
07/05/08 5882 4.149 $19.00 40.010
07/05/08 6090 5.045 $23.00 41.229
07/05/08 6217 3.333 $14.00 38.104
07/06/08 6394 4.629 $19.87 38.237
Bill, I thought Chief was anal... I mean that in a good way ;D
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Bill, I thought Chief was anal... I mean that in a good way ;D
Yeah it is sad...but with pay at the pump, you get the receipt, write down the mileage on it, get home, fill out spreadsheet...
I have one for all the vehicles...
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Yeah it is sad...but with pay at the pump, you get the receipt, write down the mileage on it, get home, fill out spreadsheet...
I have one for all the vehilces...
I believe you guys have gone beyond anal , what else do you keep infinite track of and maybe you would share that with the world also. :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2:
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A very detailed service log on each bike.
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I see a theme here. If the bike is run at speeds greater than 70mph, the mpgs drop, even more if you ride into a headwind. But at nice cruising speeds the mpgs are decent. My best always comes up in the mountains on slow winding roads. The worst I got was running from Billings MT to Cody WY. I was going over 100mph WOT over the flat land and the mpgs dropped into the high 20s.
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I see a theme here. If the bike is run at speeds greater than 70mph, the mpgs drop, even more if you ride into a headwind. But at nice cruising speeds the mpgs are decent. My best always comes up in the mountains on slow winding roads. The worst I got was running from Billings MT to Cody WY. I was going over 100mph WOT over the flat land and the mpgs dropped into the high 20s.
Wow! I always wondered what the mpg. would be at full throttle. 8) Cool. har! spyder
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Wow! I always wondered what the mpg. would be at full throttle. 8) Cool. har! spyder
...still green :biggthumpup: at 100+ , very cool. Doc
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35-40..
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I see a theme here. If the bike is run at speeds greater than 70mph, the mpgs drop, even more if you ride into a headwind. But at nice cruising speeds the mpgs are decent. My best always comes up in the mountains on slow winding roads. The worst I got was running from Billings MT to Cody WY. I was going over 100mph WOT over the flat land and the mpgs dropped into the high 20s.
Obviously not via Beartooth Pass and Chief Joseph Hwy!
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35 to 37, usually 2 up. On rare occasions I've gotten 40+. Highway, speeds at 70+.
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Wow! I always wondered what the mpg. would be at full throttle. 8) Cool. har! spyder
I wish the cruise control would work at 100+. Sometimes ya just got to blow out those miles while listing to road tunes and drinking a cold one. Doc
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On the nana I get 32-35 neither speed nor head winds seem to effect it much.
Of course at 25mph don't much matter. (I said it before Ken could) ;D
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I really don't care what I get, but it's in the 33 range. I don't mean that sarcastically, it just doesn't matter if it's 30 or 50 mpg.
I ride mostly 2 up and we carry a bit more weight than most probably do here. Most of my riding is country with hills, curves etc at probably less then 60 mph. Once in a while we do hit the freeway and run up to maybe 75, but I've not checked it for more than just the average.
I have V&H Dresser Duals and their Oval mufflers, HD SE AC and PCMIII. Other than that I'm stock.
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Not having had the bike all that long, I am still trying to figure out my mileage...but for the most part I am getting 40 "ish" - that is with a 250lb one up.
I do have a bad habit of really hammering it off the lights, :bananarock: and do only around town on it at this time.
Sean
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I do have a bad habit of really hammering it off the lights, :bananarock: and do only around town on it at this time.
Sean
Then you must be tickled with 40ish, Sean. ;) har! :drink: spyder
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Makes a difference if you have a SERK or SE Ultra Classic, the more fairing you have the mpg goes down a bit, then throw in headwind, hills and traffic on the highways and the difference adds up. I (08SERK) crossed from Flagstaff AZ to Newport Beach CA on I-40/I-15 with heavy winds at 85~100 for many hours and still got 35~38 mpg, without any winds running 80 for hours I still get 40+, stay below 80 and the mileage creeps up to 43~45.
Never ran at over 100 for any length of time, cruise control doesn't work much over 80 and my eyes don't like the road going by that fast.
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30 MPG riding 2 up mostly.
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38-40 at 75-85 mph on the highway
about 42 in "mixed" city / highway which means I live in a semi-rural area so my speeds on side / back roads is between 40-55 with few stops. In other words, ideal driving conditions. Except I do goose the chit out of it off the line pretty often.
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Last Saturday I did a lot of freeway at 75-85 and got about 32mpgs. I'm sure that if I dropped the speed to 55-65 I'd get much better. Last summer running through the mountains and elevation I was in the low to mid 40s. My build is NOT that radical, and I'm running the Zippers kit with MAP 307. But Zippers did tell me that my mpgs would come down, but the bike would run better and cooler.
Today I made it a point to run about 70-75, and got 38mpgs. I'm sure 65-70mph without a headwind will get me in the low 40s. I also filled up with 87 instead of 91. It was fairly hot today, temps in the mid to high 90s, and I did several throttle roll ons from cruising speed. So far no ping with my build. I think I'll try another tank or two of 87 and see what happens. Last summer I got stuck out in 87 octane land and had to run it a couple of times. The bike did fine.
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Does the new bike manual specify 87 octane for the stock motor? :-\ spyder
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with no passanger and 60mph I am at 47 mpg
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Does the new bike manual specify 87 octane for the stock motor? :-\ spyder
On stock TC 96 engines yes, you can run 87. On CVO or built engines they suggest premium. On build engines with higher compression you HAVE to run premium. My OEM 95 M&M engine used to ping ALL the time.
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if I behave myself i can get about 40 mpg, if i over do it,,,, about 35
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mine is a little backwards. at 65 mph, i get around 35-38 mpg. at 85-100, i get 42-46 mpg. reason is at 65 my cams are still going lumpety-lumpety. at 100, motor is smooth and cool.
BTW, at 205 CCP, and intAKe closing at 48, i can still run regular!
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mine is a little backwards. at 65 mph, i get around 35-38 mpg. at 85-100, i get 42-46 mpg. reason is at 65 my cams are still going lumpety-lumpety. at 100, motor is smooth and cool.
BTW, at 205 CCP, and intAKe closing at 48, i can still run regular!
That's cool. I like the conversation with the officer too: "Well gee officer, I have to go that fast. It just won't run right at the speed limit." :drink:
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I consistantly get 45-47 mpg. Even with my wife on board it still doesn't drop.
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That's cool. I like the conversation with the officer too: "Well gee officer, I have to go that fast. It just won't run right at the speed limit." :drink:
i just have an algore sticker on my helmet. going out of my way to keep america green!!!!!!!!!
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I consistantly get 45-47 mpg. Even with my wife on board it still doesn't drop.
Spike,
What speeds are you running, and is that with the windshield?
Mark
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Mark,
99.5% of the time I'm without my windshield. Altough I just got my new Clearview windshield so a trip is being planned to see how it does. My speeds are anywhere from 50-80 just depending on what road I'm riding. A lot of my riding is mixed between in town and cruising. I did a thread on running out of gas in the SERK section where I talked about the guage craping out. I ran the 5 gallon tank bone dry and racked up 236 on the trip meter. That equals out to 47.2 mpg. I got that same milage last summer on a day trip also.
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We went on a HOG run Sunday and with two up and mixed I got 47.5 with my little 95. I'm going to gps the bike soon to see if the spedo is accurate, but again it is a red SERG. :apple: Doc
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Mark,
99.5% of the time I'm without my windshield. Altough I just got my new Clearview windshield so a trip is being planned to see how it does. My speeds are anywhere from 50-80 just depending on what road I'm riding. A lot of my riding is mixed between in town and cruising. I did a thread on running out of gas in the SERK section where I talked about the guage craping out. I ran the 5 gallon tank bone dry and racked up 236 on the trip meter. That equals out to 47.2 mpg. I got that same milage last summer on a day trip also.
Spike,
It will be interesting to see what happens with the windshield as that provides a lot of wind resistance. Someone once said it was akin to pushing a sheet of plywood into the wind. And in my experience, the faster your ride with the windshield, the more gas it drinks.
Mark
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We went on a HOG run Sunday and with two up and mixed I got 47.5 with my little 95. I'm going to gps the bike soon to see if the spedo is accurate, but again it is a red SERG. :apple: Doc
Doc, making the assumption that there's not just a glitch somewhere you might find yours to be nuts on. The SEEG here is about 5 mph off at 75mph. The SERG matches the GPS almost exactly though.
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07 CUSE 110 35-37 mpg SERT
05 SEEG 103 36-38 mpg PC III
04 SEEG 103 35-37 mpg SERT
02 RK 124 40-44 mpg SERT
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Spike,
It will be interesting to see what happens with the windshield as that provides a lot of wind resistance. Someone once said it was akin to pushing a sheet of plywood into the wind. And in my experience, the faster your ride with the windshield, the more gas it drinks.
Mark
I rode a little last summer with the stock windshield without a drop but this new Clearview is 8" taller so I will almost bet my mpg's will drop. There's nothing aerodynamic about a piece of plywood standing straight up!
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I rode a little last summer with the stock windshield without a drop but this new Clearview is 8" taller so I will almost bet my mpg's will drop. There's nothing aerodynamic about a piece of plywood standing straight up!
I'd ask for a replacement. My Clearview shields appear to be made out of some sort of plastic, not plywood.
FYI.
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I'd ask for a replacement. My Clearview shields appear to be made out of some sort of plastic, not plywood.
FYI.
:D
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times are getting tougher and that's all Clearview had to work with. Little do the next guys know but there windshields will be made out of cardboard :2vrolijk_21:
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times are getting tougher and that's all Clearview had to work with. Little do the next guys know but there windshields will be made out of cardboard :2vrolijk_21:
;D ;D ;D
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times are getting tougher and that's all Clearview had to work with. Little do the next guys know but there windshields will be made out of cardboard :2vrolijk_21:
But there is a benefit...it will NEVER be scratched. Just sag a bit after it rains. ???
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Each time I get this thing tuned the MPG is worse. I just put D&D Fatcats on with the Power Commander. I'm getting about 30 mpg. :o
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What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
African or European????
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What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
African or European????
South Carolinian! (redneck swallow)
:2vrolijk_21:
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South Carolinian! (redneck swallow)
:2vrolijk_21:
Redneck swallow what?
C'mon Chip, don't leave us hangin' like that. :huepfenlol2:
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Redneck swallow what?
C'mon Chip, don't leave us hangin' like that. :huepfenlol2:
:indian_chief:
Geeeezz Chuck
I thought everyone knew about that.
Ask AJ, he's from South Caka Lackey!
:nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous:
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This thread turned bad.....real bad. :o
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Not ever been on probation here, not even once......
:nixweiss:
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The SERG matches the GPS almost exactly though.
...must be a red SERG thing then, I'll let you know about the GPS verification.. It seems like its better than I expected by a good margin, but no complaints !!! Doc
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After 10,000 miles and mostly 2 up, I'm getting 38 to 42 mpg with my setup.
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5k miles and just slightly less then you, 36/37 in town 40 on highway trips.
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I'm seem to stick in the mid thirties on the 08 Ultra, it does run little rich after the dyno tune but performs well. I'll get around 43-44 on the RG with the 95" kit and a combination of town and highway riding. Then again my riding habits are not at all beneficial to increasing mileage.
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I have an mpg of 47, modestly estimated, on my 06 SEFB.
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for the life of me ,,, i don't know how you can get 47 mpg or so... i've done nothing but a power commander , se air cleaner and rineharts,,,, what am i doing wrong???if i can get 40 mpg i'm ecstatic, let me know.
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for the life of me ,,, i don't know how you can get 47 mpg or so... i've done nothing but a power commander , se air cleaner and rineharts,,,, what am i doing wrong???if i can get 40 mpg i'm estatic,,, let me know.
short-shifting......riding around w/o revs going much over 2K is my guess. ??? har! spyder
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when I get 47 mpg I dont reall y run the dog piss out of it and I don't papaw it either. Just somewhere in between. I don't pretend I'm drag racing either comin off a red light. I've had BIG horsepower race bikes in the past and I guess for me it's time to sit back and enjoy the scenery now. :drink:
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anyway, im gonna watch my tire pressure and maybe my riding habits can use some improvment too.... thanks
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I ensured a good break-in of the engine. Let the engine run light, no lo-rev dunking w high cyl pressures, modest speeds, a few hot accels but not all the time (I had my first true rear-wheel skid the other day, unleashed full throttle in straight acc 2nd gear onto a freeway. Wheel spun lose on wet asphalt. Unpleasant, but no harm done).
I never expected this mileage on a Harley, though, especially not with stage 1 installed. However, it might change over time, whatta I know. For now, I fill the tank with 3 us gals every 150 miles on touring trips.
The bike has 4500 miles now, running totally trouble-free, which is also a bit above my expectations. Well Done, Pennsylvania!
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I ensured a good break-in of the engine. Let the engine run light, no lo-rev dunking w high cyl pressures, modest speeds, a few hot accels but not all the time (I had my first true rear-wheel skid the other day, unleashed full throttle in straight acc 2nd gear onto a freeway. Wheel spun lose on wet asphalt. Unpleasant, but no harm done).
I never expected this mileage on a Harley, though, especially not with stage 1 installed. However, it might change over time, whatta I know. For now, I fill the tank with 3 us gals every 150 miles on touring trips.
The bike has 4500 miles now, running totally trouble-free, which is also a bit above my expectations. Well Done, Pennsylvania!
You know, Dagbre, now that I think back, my SEEG gave about that same mileage for the 1st 50K miles and then it seemed to gradually slide down considerably w/o any changes (other than suspected lower quality gasoline) to 5 to 7 mpg less. Kinda got me concerned....esp. since it hit me right when the cost of fuel escalated so much. Not that there's anything wrong with that... ???....just saying.... ;). har! spyder
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South Carolinian! (redneck swallow)
:2vrolijk_21:
I thought they were only spitters. :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2:
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I fattened up my sert map just a bit trying to cool it down. May have to back it down to what it was previously. Two up pulling the Bushtec in the interstate at 75-80 I was getting 31 to 33. Then carving the mountain roads in WV without the trailer (still two up) I got 36-39 and I was pushing it keeping the revs at about 3 grand most of the time. Go figure.
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I fattened up my sert map just a bit trying to cool it down. May have to back it down to what it was previously. Two up pulling the Bushtec in the interstate at 75-80 I was getting 31 to 33. Then carving the mountain roads in WV without the trailer (still two up) I got 36-39 and I was pushing it keeping the revs at about 3 grand most of the time. Go figure.
ultrafxr,
mr_magoo made the comment in Sedona that when pulling his trailer he got better mpg leaving it in 5th instead of tryin to use 6th. Have you tried something like this?
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After about 10000. miles I am averaging 40.5 mpg. but each tank can be all over the place, Have charted out most of my fills and have had anywhere from 32 to 56 mpg, The High and the low both came on the same trip from Spokane to Omsk 150 miles driving the speed limit, It also appears that the better milage tanks are 6th gear at 75, or 3rd and 4th in the hills. 60 miles per hour in 6th seems to be the worst.
Makes no sense to me.
Cheers
Mike
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After about 10000. miles I am averaging 40.5 mpg. but each tank can be all over the place, Have charted out most of my fills and have had anywhere from 32 to 56 mpg, The High and the low both came on the same trip from Spokane to Omsk 150 miles driving the speed limit, It also appears that the better milage tanks are 6th gear at 75, or 3rd and 4th in the hills. 60 miles per hour in 6th seems to be the worst.
Makes no sense to me.
Cheers
Mike
60 MPH in 6th is hard on the motor, you're lugging it, better to run in 5th at 60, bet you will get better fuel milage, even if you are turning more RPM's. It took me awhile to get use to it but i do not get into 6th until 65 or above.
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40 on a mix. i may kiss 50 being nice on the hiway. The bikes fuel economy increased alot when I built up the motor. Friends with other 103 cvos that are stock run dry long before me
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On a trip now. Best tank 44.18, worst tank 29.51. Most of my tanks are in the 36-38mpgs. For me Speed is the big difference. The faster I go, the more fuel I use. Altitude helps some, but mostly it's speed.
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36 mph, true duals, SERT and Intake.
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Averaging 30 MPG on the FXDSE2. Slightly modified (D&D FatCat 2-1, T-max and K&N filter) Highway and 'round town average. 70-75 MPH on the highway and round 3000 RPM on the local streets.
Funny, I would have thought I'd get a bit better mileage. Must be the less then aerodynamic guy riding my Dyna, lol.
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I have a need for speed which means I'm usually in the 30-32 range :nervous:
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I have a need for speed which means I'm usually in the 30-32 range :nervous:
Hey, I resemble that!
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Gas mileage...lol :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: stop your killin me.. To and from gas stations having fun, wind in the face, sun on your back, soaking it all in...Man this is the life. :2vrolijk_21:
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really interesting that not using 6th gear can get you better gas miliage unless you're going over 65 mph. that 5th gear is better at lower speeds.... amazing.
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1st I've checked on the SERG3 + 33 mpg. Lots of fast accelerating and 80 mph running.
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1st I've checked on the SERG3 + 33 mpg. Lots of fast accelerating and 80 mph running.
80 and hard accelerating and getting 33?
Not bad at all!
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80 and hard accelerating and getting 33?
Not bad at all!
:2vrolijk_21:
That's good to hear. Only 950 on the O.D. so haven't pushed redline (much) but I'm getting comfortable w/ 5th and 6th. Pretty strange having an extra gear.
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I was getting 40 average before 10% ethanol and 36 after the goverment decided for all of us that burning corn in our motors would be better than having food.
I started putting Duralt by HD in my tank and the mileage went back up to 40. I think the stuff actually works.
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I get 36 around town and I have not had the chance to do any highway riding yet. My bike is still stock.
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80 and hard accelerating and getting 33?
Not bad at all!
:2vrolijk_21:
Beautiful bike, break her in right. :2vrolijk_21: Doc
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'08 SERK with Nightrider XiED. While recently riding my Colorado mountain passes (Monarch, Lizardhead, Wolfcreek, LaVeta), 1-up, averaging 70MPH and leading the pack, I got a low of 48mpg and a high of 53mpg. This is pretty much eqaul to my old '02 FLHR, but I get to 70MP a heck of a lot faster! :2vrolijk_21:
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wow---reading this thread is interesting. I don't think you're going to believe me.
I ride hard, alot. I'm going 185-205 miles and filling up at 4.9 to 5.1 gallons. If I'm pussy footin around 220-240 miles per tank---5.1 to 5.3 gallons. If my limited math ability works that puts me in the 40-45 mpg easily.
06 103---decked heads 30 thousandths, new rings, stage one, SS 570 gear drive cam, vance & hines pro pipe all done when new. took me 28k miles too loosen up and get this kind of mileage but I'm liking it!!
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35-40 with the Vance and Hines fuel pack and true duals/ovals.
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wow---reading this thread is interesting. I don't think you're going to believe me.
I ride hard, alot. I'm going 185-205 miles and filling up at 4.9 to 5.1 gallons. If I'm pussy footin around 220-240 miles per tank---5.1 to 5.3 gallons. If my limited math ability works that puts me in the 40-45 mpg easily.
06 103---decked heads 30 thousandths, new rings, stage one, SS 570 gear drive cam, vance & hines pro pipe all done when new. took me 28k miles too loosen up and get this kind of mileage but I'm liking it!!
Wow Skyman, that's some great mileage..esp. with the performance mods. Do you have the 6 gal. tank? :nixweiss: spyder
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Did 600 mile trip yesterday, from Louisville, KY to Richmond, VA and averaged 38 running cruise at 75 mph. I did'nt know what to expect but I guess it's about average after reading the other posts here.
Rob :bananarock:
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Get about 32-35 at MY normall cruise speed (75-80) 08 CUSE SE/AC & super tuner
Have no idea what it would get at 60
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Get about 32-35 at MY normall cruise speed (75-80) 08 CUSE SE/AC & super tuner
Have no idea what it would get at 60
Finally getting 32-37 cruising 75-80. Expecting better with new cams in two weeks and I will post the results after my trip to northern California the 19 through 29. Running Rhinehart true duals, Stage 1 and a Super SERT with a tweaked canned map that was very close to this set up and waiting for a dyno after the cams are installed.
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When we first got this sled we rode to Hollister for family stuff and went 117 miles and needed 4.7 gallons! Last weekend with the CVO So. Cal. GTG, riding 90-110 MPH we all stopped in Santa Maria and we had 183 miles on the odometer and I took 3.7. Lil-Bit saw the trip meter and was shocked! Never seen that many miles on a tank before. Guess we have to ride at that speed more often ;D.
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We just got back from three days up the SoCal coast and got 41-43 mpg's average on three fill ups with two up and pulling the Bushtec. We were on 5mph switchbacks to 80mph straights and that trailer really handled well. There is something to be said about not getting top heavy with T-Bags and full tourpacks. Here is the bike at Santa Maria Harley Davidson. Doc
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We got as far as Ragged Point which is about 15 miles north of Hearst Castle.
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Usually around 40, that's riding two-up with sert, true duals and not babying it.
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I was getting 40 mpg running 80-85. I took it to the dealer for warrenty work. Replaced aircleaner housing and filter (cracked and fell off) with high flow Harley part. Milage immediately dropped to 34-36. I just completed and 3,000 mile run, this milage remained down the whole trip, despite slowing my speeds way down to compensate. The dealership swears they didn't touch anything else, no reflash, etc. I've ordered a 2nd replacement K&N to get back where I was pre-dealership intervention.
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how's this for mpg's...
If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you would have $49.00 today. If you had purchased $1000 of shares in AIG one year ago, you would have $33.00 today. If you had purchased $1000 of shares in Lehman Brothers one year ago, you would have $0.00 today.
But if you had purchased $1000 worth of beer one year ago, drank all the beer, then sold the aluminum cans for recycling you would have received $214.00.
Based on the above, and given the state of today's financial world, the best current investment plan is to drink heavily & recycle. It is called the 401-Keg. A recent study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another sturdy found that Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year.
That means that, on average, Ameaicans get about 41 miles to the gallon. :drink: :drink: :drink: Doc
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how's this for mpg's...
If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you would have $49.00 today. If you had purchased $1000 of shares in AIG one year ago, you would have $33.00 today. If you had purchased $1000 of shares in Lehman Brothers one year ago, you would have $0.00 today.
But if you had purchased $1000 worth of beer one year ago, drank all the beer, then sold the aluminum cans for recycling you would have received $214.00.
Based on the above, and given the state of today's financial world, the best current investment plan is to drink heavily & recycle. It is called the 401-Keg. A recent study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another sturdy found that Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year.
That means that, on average, Ameaicans get about 41 miles to the gallon. :drink: :drink: :drink: Doc
Makes me proud to be a beer drinking American! :drink: :drink: :drink:
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YAY!!! Now that's some math I can totally appreciate!!
Move to Washington! They need your help balancing the budget? :P
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how's this for mpg's...
If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you would have $49.00 today. If you had purchased $1000 of shares in AIG one year ago, you would have $33.00 today. If you had purchased $1000 of shares in Lehman Brothers one year ago, you would have $0.00 today.
But if you had purchased $1000 worth of beer one year ago, drank all the beer, then sold the aluminum cans for recycling you would have received $214.00.
Based on the above, and given the state of today's financial world, the best current investment plan is to drink heavily & recycle. It is called the 401-Keg. A recent study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another sturdy found that Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year.
That means that, on average, Ameaicans get about 41 miles to the gallon. :drink: :drink: :drink: Doc
I like that...can you figure that up if you drink bottled beer please? ;D :D ;D
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I was getting 40 mpg running 80-85. I took it to the dealer for warrenty work. Replaced aircleaner housing and filter (cracked and fell off) with high flow Harley part. Milage immediately dropped to 34-36. I just completed and 3,000 mile run, this milage remained down the whole trip, despite slowing my speeds way down to compensate. The dealership swears they didn't touch anything else, no reflash, etc. I've ordered a 2nd replacement K&N to get back where I was pre-dealership intervention.
Averaged 38 running 70+ over 2,400 miles with lots of mountain twisties at 30 mph, and I mean hours worth plus huge elevatioon changes. High was 46.
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The Road Glide had some interesting variations on the Maggie Valley trip.
Around home local riding, 40-42.
Interstate normal, 38-40
Interstate pulling the trailer, 30-32
Up in the mountains, no trailer, 47-49
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Was getting 25 pulling the trailer, after I changed plugs to the Diamond Fire E3's in MV that increased to almost 30 on the return trip.
Thanks BANAMAN Marcus :2vrolijk_21:
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Was getting 25 pulling the trailer, after I changed plugs to the Diamond Fire E3's in MV that increased to almost 30 on the return trip.
Thanks BANAMAN Marcus :2vrolijk_21:
Wind or slope musta been different! Ya really think the plugs did that Mark? :nixweiss: ;D ;)
Hoist! 8)
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Interesting. I and the guys I ride with always seem to get better MPG in the mountains. Don't understand it.....unless it has something to do w/ the fuel injection leaning out or something. Doesn't make sense. :nixweiss: spyder
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Interesting. I and the guys I ride with always seem to get better MPG in the mountains. Don't understand it.....unless it has something to do w/ the fuel injection leaning out or something. Doesn't make sense. :nixweiss: spyder
Maybe a direct relationship to smiles per mile. :nixweiss: ;D
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Wind or slope musta been different! Ya really think the plugs did that Mark? :nixweiss: ;D ;)
Hoist! 8)
Howie, everything else was the same. Mark (bananman) told me about them and he experienced about the same improvement when he switched to them.
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we did pretty well on the MV trip as far as gas milage.... Close to 40 mpg average. bike ran well to considering there was no premium around. We did use the octane booster and never noticed any difference, which was very surprising. Thanks for having us, it was great meeting you all.
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bike ran well to considering there was no premium around. We did use the octane booster and never noticed any difference, which was very surprising.
That's great to hear.......since I've got the same bike as you and I was wondering how it would do w/ the booster and reg. gas. :2vrolijk_21: spyder
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never missed a beat. Almost sad that the trip had to come to an end. The bike ran really great and the scenery was fantastic. We don't get to do that kind of riding down here, so it's fun when we get the chance. Can't wait to do it again. Maybe later on in the fall.
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Interesting. I and the guys I ride with always seem to get better MPG in the mountains. Don't understand it.....unless it has something to do w/ the fuel injection leaning out or something. Doesn't make sense. :nixweiss: spyder
I see the same thing Spyder. On any fuel injected bike I've had. In the Rockies or back east. The effect starts dissipating above 6500 or so. It's rare we've to have extended stretches above that altitute in the lower 48 anyway. But between about 3000 and 6500 the bikes just purr and start sipping fuel less and less. Gotta love it.
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I see the same thing Spyder. On any fuel injected bike I've had. In the Rockies or back east. The effect starts dissipating above 6500 or so. It's rare we've to have extended stretches above that altitute in the lower 48 anyway. But between about 3000 and 6500 the bikes just purr and start sipping fuel less and less. Gotta love it.
Just 'icing on the cake' for riding those beautiful 'twisties' and it's 'cool' in the hot summer up in those 'tudes..........what's not to like? :-\ har! spyder
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Just 'icing on the cake' for riding those beautiful 'twisties' and it's 'cool' in the hot summer up in those 'tudes..........what's not to like? :-\ har! spyder
Amen Spyder. My geographic location might not offer more than being a place to get anywhere from. But I can do that. Can wake up early one morning and be in most of the eastern mountains that night, the same for a good piece of the Rockies and all of those hills they call the Boston Mountains or Ozarks more locally. Makes for nice weekenders sometimes :2vrolijk_21: .
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I am averaging 30 mpg.
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I am averaging 30 mpg.
On what bike? :-\ spyder
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06 Road Glide 103" 253 chain cams,(the CVO package) had worked heads instead of SE heads ported heads 1.625 exhaust 1.940 intake valves V&H true dual headers White brothers E-series mufflers 12 plates each side SE super tuner 5 speed keeping RPM at or under sweet spot 3K which is 70ish mph bike will produce 46.5 mpg 1 or 2 up and pulling Bushtec at 250-280 lbs it will produce 35 to 42 mpg and for us that is affordable vacation travel, 3K mile trip for a total gas bill of $349.41 and the bike never moved w/o the trailer attached.
Our 02 heritage stock motor with carb has always been 43 mpg and at 42K miles still is.
Our other 06 Road glide is stock with SERT Kerkers with stock headers and does 44mpg as a commuter on the highway 70-80 mph 1 up.
Slick
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06 Road Glide 103" 253 chain cams,(the CVO package) had worked heads instead of SE heads ported heads 1.625 exhaust 1.940 intake valves V&H true dual headers White brothers E-series mufflers 12 plates each side SE super tuner 5 speed keeping RPM at or under sweet spot 3K which is 70ish mph bike will produce 46.5 mpg 1 or 2 up and pulling Bushtec at 250-280 lbs it will produce 35 to 42 mpg and for us that is affordable vacation travel, 3K mile trip for a total gas bill of $349.41 and the bike never moved w/o the trailer attached.
Our 02 heritage stock motor with carb has always been 43 mpg and at 42K miles still is.
Our other 06 Road glide is stock with SERT Kerkers with stock headers and does 44mpg as a commuter on the highway 70-80 mph 1 up.
Slick
With the recent increases in fuel costs, commuting / vacation travel on a scooter has added that benefit.......what's not to like about adding to our passion? har! spyder
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On what bike? :-\ spyder
2008 Road King
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I have had the new heads etc put on my 2007 Ultra. While these were being replaced I had new cams and high compression pistons installed. Dyno results indicated 103 hp and 112 foot lbs torque. My gas milages is about 40 mpg at 75 to 80 and around 43 other speeds.
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Depends on how I twist the throttle. WFO............about 20 MPG. Sensible, around 40 MPG. Then again, who cares? If you're a member of this Great Site, it don't matter, anyhow. There endeth the lesson. Later--HUBBARD
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09 SE Ultrea We got 42 mpg on a trip p the California coast 3 weeks ago running about 74 with the cruise control on
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'09 SEUC on it's maiden voyage averaged 40mpg for 2300 miles. Since de-catted, New muffs, SERT, & Big Sucker. She has been getting 35 mpg.
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Been getting 37-40 mpg riding back roads at 60 or less and autobahn riding where I set the cruise a hair under 80 and occasionally find myself 90+ when passing-riding solo on a stock 2008 SERK.
37 mpg riding 2 up last weekend on the autobahn at 80 with a short stretch of WOT to let the wife know what 100+ felt like.
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Been getting 37-40 mpg riding back roads at 60 or less and autobahn riding where I set the cruise a hair under 80 and occasionally find myself 90+ when passing-riding solo on a stock 2008 SERK.
with a short stretch of WOT to let the wife know what 100+ felt like.
Did they get around to regulating the speed on the autobahn ? Doc
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My 07 Road Glide LD has a Stage IV 103" motor. (all Screamin Eagle parts) I weigh over 300lbs. With the King Tour-pak on the back riding solo, I get 33 mpg around town and 37 highway
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I'm getting about 32 to 35 mpg around town. Out on the highway I'm getting about 42 mpg whether I"m pulling the Bushtec or not. I keep the rpm at about 3k rpm during cruising. Over 80 mph......forget it, mileage sucks.
UJ
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Did they get around to regulating the speed on the autobahn ? Doc
Every now and then you'll find a 120 km/h zone and the usual speed zones around construction, but everywhere else is still as fast as you want to go.
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Every now and then you'll find a 120 km/h zone and the usual speed zones around construction, but everywhere else is still as fast as you want to go.
I watched a program on this on Discovery Channel. Traffic conjestion has all but ruined the Autobahn. Very few places you can get much above 55 let alone 100. True, there's no speed limit, but it was built back in Hitler's day and is mostly two lanes in each direction. With all the on/off ramps, it's simply not possible to drive or ride WFO
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Here is the first hybrid motorcycle, but it doesn't list mpg's. ;D Doc
http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_may2006/1stHybridMotorcycle.htm
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I watched a program on this on Discovery Channel. Traffic conjestion has all but ruined the Autobahn. Very few places you can get much above 55 let alone 100. True, there's no speed limit, but it was built back in Hitler's day and is mostly two lanes in each direction. With all the on/off ramps, it's simply not possible to drive or ride WFO
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Depends on where you go. A3 between Frankfurt and Wuerzburg is always bad due to the never ending construction and the insane amount of traffic every morning. A6 between Ansbach and Nürnberg is always bad on Fridays, usually a 10 mile long stretch of solid traffic. A9 from Nürnberg to Munich has a few good long stretches that have 3 lanes each direction where you can spend a little time in the left lane WOT before you have a VW, BMW, or Audi station wagon that appears out of no where, passes you, and disappears off in the distance. After 3 years here, it still surprises me when I'm cruising at 80-85 and I have someone pass me like I'm standing still.
The are 4 reasons I love driving/riding on the autobahns here.
1. You are required to yield to faster traffic behind you
2. you can only be in the left lane if you are passing
3. by law, trucks are not allowed on the autobahn on Sundays
4. it's illegal to pass on the right.
Usually the left lane is open to pass and people actually use their blinkers to pass. Once I set my cruise at 80, I can usually leave it there while riding in the right lane and pulling into the left lane to pass. Took a 200 mile autobahn ride today and only once did I hit traffic that brought me to a stop for 30 sec or so and did the stop and go thing for 5 min. Other than that, I spend most of the day riding 70-80 mph.
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Not that it's legal, but you can cruise stretches of the American interstates out west here at 100 mph all day long and not see squat for traffic. Very little police prescence on these highways for reasons unknown to me. If you slow down when you see signs noting construction areas you will very rarely get into trouble. And if you in a car when it's like 120 degrees outside, fughedaboutit. Ain't no cop gonna get out of his cruiser when it's that hot outside.
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mike45
Not that it's legal, but you can cruise stretches of the American interstates out west here at 100 mph all day long and not see squat for traffic. Very little police prescence on these highways for reasons unknown to me. If you slow down when you see signs noting construction areas you will very rarely get into trouble. And if you in a car when it's like 120 degrees outside, fughedaboutit. Ain't no cop gonna get out of his cruiser when it's that hot outside.
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...or even around here, that road from Amboy to Goffs on the old 66 has been my personal favorite for many years. Two Niner to Amboy is a hoot too. Except for the River Run your mostly all by yourself and can ride on either side of the road. The only time it hurts is when you have to top it off at Goffs and pay a buck more per gallon, but thats the price you pay for WOT. :2vrolijk_21: Doc
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...or even around here, that road from Amboy to Goffs on the old 66 has been my personal favorite for many years. Two Niner to Amboy is a hoot too. Except for the River Run your mostly all by yourself and can ride on either side of the road. The only time it hurts is when you have to top it off at Goffs and pay a buck more per gallon, but thats the price you pay for WOT. :2vrolijk_21: Doc
S2 from Anza to Ocotillo WFO for 50 miles
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Nearly all my riding in the states was in Lower Alabama and Flora-bama and I never made any farther west than Mobile. Too much traffic and too many cops to go WOT for very long. Plus, I only had 750cc Honda Shadow that vibrated so bad over 90 I wasn't sure it would up over 100, but that didn't stop me from doing it every now and then.
May find myself at Fort Irwin in a couple of years and I look forward to riding those never ending highways out in the middle of no where.
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I have 2008 softail. It has pipes, air,PC V on it. I just did a trip.(2500 miles).I toke my wife and the bags where full. I had it dyno tuned just week before I went. And I got 56 mpg.
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42's my average on day to day riding! Some on the hiway and some in town! In Colorado last summer I saw some days where we got 8 to 10 miles to the gallon better!! One day 54 mpg! Had to check all those twice!! ;D
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Best so far is just a shade over 40 mpg..mixed driving, some highway, some back roads. Completely stock with 1100 miles. For comparison, '93 FLSTN: 50 mpg was pretty easy to get, '95 FLHRI with 95" kit, stock cams: 42-45 mpg.
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Best so far is just a shade over 40 mpg..mixed driving, some highway, some back roads. Completely stock with 1100 miles. For comparison, '93 FLSTN: 50 mpg was pretty easy to get, '95 FLHRI with 95" kit, stock cams: 42-45 mpg.
I guess you sold the 'cow-glide'? :nixweiss: spyder
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I guess you sold the 'cow-glide'? :nixweiss: spyder
Yea, parted company with it a year ago. Lot more power with the 110 CVO, but I always liked the feel of that old EVO ( no mods except rejet the carb, air filter and exhaust ) and tons of low end torque. Had it 18+ years, 70,000 miles.
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Yea, parted company with it a year ago. Lot more power with the 110 CVO, but I always liked the feel of that old EVO ( no mods except rejet the carb, air filter and exhaust ) and tons of low end torque. Had it 18+ years, 70,000 miles.
Guess you got a great price for it since they always were 'collectable' with the limited production and appeal. :) spyder
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Checked my 08 springer's MPG over 10 tank fill ups. Bike is stock except has V&H 2-2 big radius pipes, SERT and dyne tuned at stealer. Averaged approx. 49 MPG not distinguishing between city & highway. Analog oil temp dip stick reads 210-215 degrees after riding 70-75 MPH on highway for any length of time with ambient air temps in the upper 90's. I'm pretty happy with that I guess, compared to some of the heat issues some of you bagger's have reported here.
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The sesg3 sure does a whole lot better if I keep it under 75. I'm averaging between 35-40 mpg. I do notice the drop when I am hauling A$$. I am very happy with this bike so far. My new voltage reg sure helps :)
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Gas with Ethanol 36 to 38 mpg, 100 % gas 42 to 44 mpg.
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Gas with Ethanol 36 to 38 mpg, 100 % gas 42 to 44 mpg.
yep, I've noticed the same increase in mileage with the use of all gasoline and even some of the stations that are selling it are charging more due to the better mileage (that's their story anyway). Reckon with the drought and resulting corn loss, they'll re-think this stupid idea? :-[ spyder
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Maybe that explains why I have yet to see 40 on the SEUC. 38 has been tops, so far. Ripping it up on Saturday, it only dropped to 35, though, so that's good. Same riding with the ol' SEEG only delivered 32.
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Maybe that explains why I have yet to see 40 on the SEUC. 38 has been tops, so far. Ripping it up on Saturday, it only dropped to 35, though, so that's good. Same riding with the ol' SEEG only delivered 32.
You obviously are not riding economically. You had the extra gear on the SEEG also, didn't you? har. spyder
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Not enough, 30 to 34 MPG depending on how I ride. I think I need a good
tune to fix the problem.
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Funny, but, I get better mileage on my 113 evo than I ever got on the 103 SE OR the 110!
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I put an app on my phone that I can collect MPG data back in July '12 with a total of 37 fill-ups I'm averaging 36.572, max 44.627, and minimum 29.363.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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You obviously are not riding economically. You had the extra gear on the SEEG also, didn't you? har. spyder
I did. It made the long-distance rides a lot more comfortable and less fatiguing, but that 6-speed didn't do a thing for fuel mileage, even though it dropped the RPM by about 500. :nixweiss:
Nothing I do is economical. :2vrolijk_21:
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I did. It made the long-distance rides a lot more comfortable and less fatiguing, but that 6-speed didn't do a thing for fuel mileage, even though it dropped the RPM by about 500. :nixweiss:
Nothing I do is economical. :2vrolijk_21:
But you're 'fast'... :2vrolijk_21:....har! spyder
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Just got back from 5k mile roadtrip and averaged 47 mpg sat about 5-10mph over speed limit on the open road usual fill was at between 250-275 miles and only once put in more than 5.5 gallons ...was pretty proud of getting 6.03 gallons in the 6 gal tank and that wasnt all the way to to top either
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I get between 38-40 with the SESG and 40-42 with SEURG...Don't know why the SEURG gets better gas mileage being heavier...maybe I drive the SESG faster? :nixweiss: ::)
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I get between 38-40 with the SESG and 40-42 with SEURG...Don't know why the SEURG gets better gas mileage being heavier...maybe I drive the SESG faster? :nixweiss: ::)
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Same with my SEURG. A couple of times I've gotten 44 MPG.
I NEVER got over 40 MPG with my 2009 SEUC. IMHO 'the Shark' cuts through the air better than 'the Bat'. ;)
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Cruising 55-60mph, I got as high as 52.3mpg. On the interstate cruising 75-80, she drops down in the low to mid 40's.
Fullsac Stage II, with a tune from C&S.
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After 4800 Km on my bike, my MPG is as following
Avg Fuel economy 41.6 mpg
Best Fuel economy 47 mpg
Worst Fuel Economy 35.2 (probably after i used smart tuning)
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I was averaging around 42-43 but the engine was always pinging when I pulled a mountain. Zepka's tweaked my map by retarding the timing and richening it up. It runs a lot better at low rpm's now but I still have some pinging. I've lost power and about 4 mpg so I'm not happy yet. He's going to make some more adjustments and upload the revised map for me.
I'm using octane boost now and that helps a little but I know my problems are caused by the crappy fuel we're being forced to buy !
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Still breaking her in and riding easy with only 250 miles but she's getting 45+ on highway and 35+ local.
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with my mods i'm getting 37-41 mpg
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32 to 39.7 mpg US
S&S headpipe, Monster Rounds, a Super Tuner, and a dyno. But, it does seem to be climbing a tad as she loosens up....I'm thinkin' my right wrist is part of the problem though!
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30 to 35 but still only have 2800 miles. seems to get better thru the twisties then on the freeway. Really cant figure that one out... I have a aggressive tune with a SERT and Fatcats that is getting 95 HP and 120 TQ. I figured thats why?
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44 mpg with my 2011 Street Glide !!! :orange: :2vrolijk_21:
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I hit 45mpg average today with a mix of riding. I ride a 2012 cvo sg, stock no tune, with de-cat headpipe, and cfr's.
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After 30000 mls my:
best MPG was 43.99 MPG (US)
average 38.30 MPG (US)
worst 36.74 MPG (US)
Vosselman tuning when I bought it new.
Bike is all stock except for the SE airfilter.
I drive my serk the hard way.
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Interesting information, but does it really matter? Between 38 and 43? These are not economy vehicles that's for sure! That's why I love them..Sick of hearing about it in the media everyday..for me it's pure recreation..way cheaper than a shrink...!
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I have noticed that I get between 38 and 45 depending on two up and the people that I am riding with. Seems to be pretty much in line with what every one else is getting.
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All depends on the amount of wrist twist!!! 8)
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Good point Porschestan, who cares... If you are buying a CVO to save money on gas, well...
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Twist wrist is the key. Just back from 2900+ trip through Colorado and South Dakota. Ranged from 36-53 primarily based on speed. 36 was at 75+ on the highways and upper 40's was cruising in the hills outside of Sturgis. Averaged 41.5. Enjoy checking and documenting the tanks but only for my AR curiosity. Like the earlier post says, it's cheaper than therapy and a dang good time!
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I get 30-35 when I ride solo...........
then when I rode with my Pops...I got 45........
it all depends on your right hand....
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I get anywhere from 41 to 47. I am suprised, I expected 35.
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35-37 but I like to hear my pipes talk to me :2vrolijk_21:
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Riding in the country side, windy roads, up and down hills, speed varying from 80klms (50mph), 120klms (75mph) and occasional but only a few times to stretch the legs 140klms (86mph).
Two up we got 76.5kpl (49mpg)
Stock headers catless, SEPST V&H Monster rounds and dyno tune, 96hp 113tq
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Riding in the country side, windy roads, up and down hills, speed varying from 80klms (50mph), 120klms (75mph) and occasional but only a few times to stretch the legs 140klms (86mph).
Two up we got 76.5kpl (49mpg)
Stock headers catless, SEPST V&H Monster rounds and dyno tune, 96hp 113tq
That's pretty good under all those conditions, I would say!!!!!
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Averaging 42. When I get on I-10 doing 80 I get 45. That info doesnt help my speed issues locally though.
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I average between 36-44 mpg. Also depending on whether riding double or over 80mph. It drops significantly at high speeds. :o
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Riding in the country side, windy roads, up and down hills, speed varying from 80klms (50mph), 120klms (75mph) and occasional but only a few times to stretch the legs 140klms (86mph).
Two up we got 76.5kpl (49mpg)
Stock headers catless, SEPST V&H Monster rounds and dyno tune, 96hp 113tq
100% gas, No Ethanol?
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...not sure on the MPGs but from a stop to the end of the entrance ramp on the hwy I can get to 105MPH and pegging 120+MPH in less than 1 mile...probably not very good MPG but generally average 235 miles per tank of gas...I didnt buy and build for MPG but rather MPH!! :bananarock: :nixweiss:
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I broke 50 mpg once or twice. Usually get anywhere from 40-45 riding normal and less than that if I feel like pretending to be on a crotchrocket.
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Last Summer, two up, loaded Bushtec, going through the Texas Panhandle with side and head winds, I was in the mid 20's ???. I guess it would have helped if the cruise wasn't set at 75 mph, but I think the speed limit was 85 mph !!! Doc
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Last September, UFO_HOG (Bryan) planned a trip for a week out of Clovis, California through the Four Corners Region of the US, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado. For me it was nine days, 2,732.8 miles and 51.8 mpg. That's a stage II with Fullsac muffs and an Andrews 54 cam. Bryan, with a stock 110," reported 2,339 miles in eight days or riding and 54 mpg.
Monument Valley:
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Interesting topic, not that it matters to me all that much but,
I have found my 88" Softail only gets 35 max with easy riding.
My 93" will get 45
My 96" TC got the best at about 46
The 103" TC with warmed over motor can only get about 40-42
The 113" and 124" S&S with G carbs managed 42-44!! Go figure.
All baggers.
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2 up at 75 mph i get about 37-39mpg
2 up with a loaded bushtec trailer at 75mph 31-33mpg
2 up with a loaded bushtec trailer above 80mph 25ish mpg