Topic: New HArley Rider with question (Read 6881 times)

OLD ROADSTAR · « **on:** December 12, 2006, 07:52:15 AM »

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Morning all, I just bought a used 06 FLHTCUSE (3K miles) came with V&H Tru-Duals with stock baffels,PCIII
Love the machine only have one question.

?? Is there a trick to getting better gas mileage?? I currently am getting 25-30 MPG, had it into the dealer and had the PC tweeked alittle and got up to 31 MPG,running 65 -70 on super slab. The bike was origanilly from Geneva NY, I live i Florida (KSC AREA) so altitude will make a difference. Any suggestions???
(Previousily rode a Yamaha 1700 Roadstar 05) hence the name Old Roadstar
Thanks,
"TIMMY"

GC_Super · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2006, 08:25:36 AM »

Welcome Roadstar. Since you've relocated the bike, you should look for a good PC tuner in your area. The guys here will probably know someone close to you. I have a SERT and get between 35 and 40 depending on the conditions. You made an excellent choice to enter the HD world. Now get your wallet out.

Fired00d · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2006, 09:15:42 AM »

Old Roadstar,
Welcome to the best CVO/Harley site on the internet, we are glad you joined us. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Hoist! · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2006, 09:19:22 AM »

Hi Roadstar, welcome aboard! you're not the first with this issue. Stay tuned (get it) and you'll get good advice here. Good luck with your bike! Hoist!

hard10 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2006, 09:28:40 AM »

Welcome aboard Roadstar! You have a beautiful machine & you have found the right place to have those questions answered.
Ride Hard & Safe, AJ

RJ749 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2006, 09:28:56 AM »

Welcome to the site, glad you found it.

GC is right, find a shop with a dyno guy familiar with PC and get it tuned.

check reply 14 ; http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1162573902/63#63

Gas mileage thread; http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1145671938/13#13

Boatman · « **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2006, 09:42:53 AM »

Welcome to the site Roadstar. You recent newbie's are starting out right as you are posting pictures of your ride on your introduction. Can't help with the gas mileage but there are others who will.

hd-dude · « **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2006, 10:08:13 AM »

Welcome aboard [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]. What a way to come ovet to the Harley world, First class [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

For your fuel economy you should get the bike onto a dyno to see what your AF is and go from there. Another thing is the fuel economy is directly proportional to the speed that the wrist twists. I get about 30ish around town while roppin' on it and close to 40 crusing the hiways.....

RJ749 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 12, 2006, 10:32:06 AM »

I don't worry much about mileage but when we went to Colorado for the CVO ride in Cripple Creek last June, I did see that quality gas makes a huge difference.

Not sure what the situation in Florida is but I would use gas with the least amount of methanol possible. If you have gas without any that is best, when getting good quality gas I ran over 40 mpg while over 70 mph (conservatively, more like 80)

blondeharleygrrl · « **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2006, 11:00:42 AM »

Hi Timmy,

I, too, am a newbie. I have a 2004 H-D V-Rod. I've ridden most of my adult life as passenger. I decided it was time to get my own Harley. I recently took the Honda motorcycle safety and riding course. Well worth the money. I failed two out of four maneuvers of the riding test and didn't get my license in the end. Everyone here has offered me great advice and encouragement. You are among a great bunch of people here!

I've learned more here than anywhere else.

Welcome! Julia

CVOMOE!! · « **Reply #10 on:** December 12, 2006, 11:01:32 AM »

A very warm welcome to you, Roadstar. Good choice of bike.

Ride safe, CVOMOE [smiley=banana.gif]
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Ghost Rider · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2006, 11:30:04 AM »

Roadstar,

Welcome to the gang.

You will find that this site not only has the best information on the web, but it will seperate you from your money quicker than a visit to your local HD dealer.

Oh yeah, nice scooter. Once you have owned an SEUC you won't to ride anything else.

Ride Safe,
Ghost

SEULTRA · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2006, 01:12:16 PM »

Old Roadstar..
Great looking bike... (I'm a bit biased) Welcome to the best CVO site on the planet! Enjoy the ride!

ESJ JESTER · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2006, 01:19:56 PM »

Welcome Old Roadstar. Very nice bike congrats and good luck.
ride safe and far
Gene

VaEagle · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2006, 02:00:32 PM »

Welcome OLD ROADSTAR,

Gas mileage for me varies quite a lot based on driving conditions. In town in the heat of summer stop and go driving with 10% ethanol 93 octane I have gotten 30mpg worst tank.
Then cooler weather on Interstate with some moutain twisties but mostly 65mph non-stop with 93 octane gas with no ethanol I got 39mpg. 8-)
Most of the time it's combo riding with 10% ethanol 93 octane and i get around 35mpg with the stock pipes,a/c no tuner.
I love your color choice of bike too!

Ride safe.

hogasm · « **Reply #15 on:** December 12, 2006, 05:19:41 PM »

Welcome Old Raodstar. Hold on to your wallet, these guys and gals can spend your money faster than you can imagine. Fuel mileage, mine gets about 30mpg, and I don't care one bit [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Pap · « **Reply #16 on:** December 12, 2006, 05:37:43 PM »

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Morning all, I just bought a used 06 FLHTCUSE (3K miles) came with V&H Tru-Duals with stock baffels,PCIII
Love the machine only have one question.?? Is there a trick to getting better gas mileage?? I currently am getting 25-30 MPG, had it into the dealer and had the PC tweeked alittle and got up to 31 MPG,running 65 -70 on super slab. The bike was origanilly from Geneva NY, I live i Florida (KSC AREA) so altitude will make a difference. Any suggestions???
(Previousily rode a Yamaha 1700 Roadstar 05) hence the name Old Roadstar
Thanks,
"TIMMY"

Hi Timmy and welcome to the site.

Canuck · « **Reply #17 on:** December 13, 2006, 12:12:30 AM »

Hey Timmy,
Welcome to the site. I also traded in my Roadstar for the Autumn/Haze 06 FLHTCUSE. What a great bike. We had a great summer on ours and the wife loved the comfort [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif].

As a new member to the site, let me welcome you with a promotional plug: Check out this link for information on joining us at our annual CVO get together. This year it is being held in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. Hope you can join us [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1163132881

Canuck

ima29 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2006, 01:07:02 AM »

Hey Timmy,
Like in a previous response, heat has always had alot to do with mpg. Plenty of threads to investigate. I've always had good luck with improvement to mpg with better breathing and exhaust. Race tuners will always help and adjust to your conditions. Welcome and open up the purse strings.
Kelly

Screamin · « **Reply #19 on:** December 13, 2006, 05:25:55 AM »

Welcome Old R and enjoy the site. Lots of answers to lots of questions here. [smiley=idea3.gif]

Jock · « **Reply #20 on:** December 13, 2006, 07:45:23 AM »

Greetings...Prepare to be amazed...

OLD ROADSTAR · « **Reply #21 on:** December 13, 2006, 03:38:42 PM »

8-)I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE HERE ON THE WARM WELCOME, AND WILL HEED ALL ADVICE GIVEN.
THAKNS AGAIN
"TIMMY"

Hoist! · « **Reply #22 on:** December 13, 2006, 03:49:32 PM »

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8-)I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE HERE ON THE WARM WELCOME, AND WILL HEED ALL ADVICE GIVEN.
THAKNS AGAIN
"TIMMY"

Way to go Tim. Nice pic! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] Your next class will be on pic resizing. d00d, do your magic.

JR · « **Reply #23 on:** December 13, 2006, 06:59:26 PM »

Hey Timmy! [smiley=drink.gif] Warm Welcome to this Awesome site I call home! Hopefully it will be yours too! Merry Christmas and God Bless! [smiley=pepper.gif] [smiley=cucumber.gif]

JR [smiley=banana.gif]

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #24 on:** December 13, 2006, 08:29:18 PM »

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Morning all, I just bought a used 06 FLHTCUSE (3K miles) came with V&H Tru-Duals with stock baffels,PCIII
Love the machine only have one question.?? Is there a trick to getting better gas mileage?? I currently am getting 25-30 MPG, had it into the dealer and had the PC tweeked alittle and got up to 31 MPG,running 65 -70 on super slab. The bike was origanilly from Geneva NY, [highlight]I live i Florida (KSC AREA)[/highlight] so altitude will make a difference. Any suggestions???
(Previousily rode a Yamaha 1700 Roadstar 05) hence the name Old Roadstar
Thanks,
"TIMMY"

Timmy.....welcome to this wonderful site and very glad that you are a memebr of this big and wonderful family.....

I see that you live in Florida....me too, in Palm Beach County.....my cel is 305-610-6385 so if you are close give me call and we go for a [smiley=drink.gif] enjoying the beautiful weather that this time of the year give to us.... [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Ride safe mi amigo,

Jorge

Canuck · « **Reply #25 on:** December 13, 2006, 11:25:56 PM »

Hey Timmy,
Now that you are more seasoned on the site here is some advice I was given when I first got my Autumn/Haze: Get rid of those reflectors on the front forks [smiley=soapbox.gif]

Canuck

BT · « **Reply #26 on:** December 13, 2006, 11:57:48 PM »

Timmy welcome to the site [smiley=drink.gif] Enjoy the site and all the info available [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

ccr · « **Reply #27 on:** December 18, 2006, 01:09:17 PM »

A [size=18]Great Big CVO Welcome [/size]to this great site. Look around and get to know everyone. Great bunch of folks. [smiley=vrolijk17.gif] [smiley=vrolijk17.gif] [smiley=vrolijk17.gif]

Merry Christmas. [smiley=santa2.gif]

nidan · « **Reply #28 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:02:31 AM »

Nice bike , love the color

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