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Shoulda done this sooner
« on: July 11, 2007, 11:09:29 PM »
You may have seen earlier posts that had bike in for head gasket leak in rear cylinder and originally thought crank might be out.  Here is resolution - crank is reported to be OK; both head gaskets, rear cylinder & piston replaced, AND installed D&D Fatcats, roll-your-own a/c, and dyno tuned with sert.

Today is first ride except for home from dealer and all I can say is WOW what a difference this made.  Brian Rose of Bumpus H-D did the tune and got 106 ft lbs of torque flat as a pancake from 2,400 to 4,600 rpm and you can really tell it.  And motor is noticeably cooler. 

Headed out to join HOG Posse Ride and covered 392 miles today - all interstate.  Checked mileage on one 140 stretch where I ran 80 mph the whole time - two up pulling Bushtec trailer loaded to the gills I got 33 mpg.  I'm happy with that.  I know without the trailer and at more sedate speed the mileage will be great.

So all in all, I am HAPPY!
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Re: Shoulda done this sooner
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2007, 12:14:19 AM »
That's great news, 33 mpg @ 80 mph, and the trailer, that is awsome. I always seem to use more gas anything over 70.
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Re: Shoulda done this sooner
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2007, 07:34:05 AM »
Sounds like you've found a spot on combination for your machine, Jerry.  It is my understanding those Fat Cats are a good bit quieter than the SE Pros you had on your melon.  How does J. Carolyn like it now?
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Re: Shoulda done this sooner
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2007, 09:22:55 AM »
Quote from: Rooster on July 12, 2007, 12:14:19 AM
That's great news, 33 mpg @ 80 mph, and the trailer, that is awsome. I always seem to use more gas anything over 70.

I was told by a very good tuner that the twin cam motor is expected to get 40 mpg at 70 mph and loose 1 mpg per 1 mph after that.
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Re: Shoulda done this sooner
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2007, 03:40:19 PM »
Same here, B....got 40-41mpg two up and loaded on our trip when running the BRP, etc.  Get it on the interstate though, and it drops to 32-35, depending on how many trucks I have to get around.  Below 3K seems to be the big factor.  I'm not complaining about that though...bike is running fine, and cool enough.

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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2007, 05:25:55 PM »
No wonder I only get 33 MPG. I never run under 80, and usually much higher! And I thought it was just a crappy tune! Maybe it's me!!! ::) Hoist! 8)
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Re: Shoulda done this sooner
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2007, 05:30:36 PM »
Quote from: Hoist on July 12, 2007, 05:25:55 PM
No wonder I only get 33 MPG. I never run under 80, and usually much higher! And I thought it was just a crappy tune! Maybe it's me!!! ::) Hoist! 8)
LOL!!! You reckon? ;D

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« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2007, 09:31:55 PM »
Quote from: Fired00d on July 12, 2007, 05:30:36 PM
LOL!!! You reckon? ;D

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Re: Shoulda done this sooner
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2007, 10:36:07 PM »
Quote from: Hoist on July 12, 2007, 05:25:55 PM
No wonder I only get 33 MPG. I never run under 80, and usually much higher! And I thought it was just a crappy tune! Maybe it's me!!! ::) Hoist! 8)
You're on to something.  Rode the BRP today from Roanoke (gassed up there) to I-64 to Charlottesville - 147 miles, all but about 20 on the BRP running 40 to 45 and maybe 50 at times.  Filled up at Charlottesville and mpg was 44 - awesome!
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Re: Shoulda done this sooner
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2007, 10:38:11 PM »
Quote from: REGGAB on July 12, 2007, 07:34:05 AM
Sounds like you've found a spot on combination for your machine, Jerry.  It is my understanding those Fat Cats are a good bit quieter than the SE Pros you had on your melon.  How does J. Carolyn like it now?
Henry, she is not complaining because the engine is most definitley cooler.  Pipes are a little louder than she would like I know but all in all A-OK.  BTW I think they sound awesome.  Really like the D&Ds - thanks JR and PHAZE for blazing the trail on them. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Shoulda done this sooner
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2007, 10:41:26 PM »
Quote from: ultrafxr on July 12, 2007, 10:36:07 PM
You're on to something.  Rode the BRP today from Roanoke (gassed up there) to I-64 to Charlottesville - 147 miles, all but about 20 on the BRP running 40 to 45 and maybe 50 at times.  Filled up at Charlottesville and mpg was 44 - awesome!
Jerry,
I'm shocked. :shocked2: I can't believe you are in my city and didn't let me know you were going to be here. :bigcry:

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Re: Shoulda done this sooner
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2007, 10:46:35 PM »
Jerry,
Just checked your blog and see you aren't in Charlottesville for the night, but you did pass right by my subdivision on the way up Rt. 29 today. I could have met you on BRP and rode back as far as home w/you. Oh well, next time. Enjoy your trip.

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Re: Shoulda done this sooner
« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2007, 11:04:42 PM »
I hate when that happens.

d00d, were you asleep or what :nixweiss: :-\
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« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2007, 11:07:27 PM »
Quote from: Rjob749 on July 12, 2007, 11:04:42 PM
I hate when that happens.

d00d, were you asleep or what :nixweiss: :-\
I didn't know. :bigcry:

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Re: Shoulda done this sooner
« Reply #14 on: July 12, 2007, 11:09:39 PM »
Quote from: Fired00d on July 12, 2007, 11:07:27 PM
I didn't know. :bigcry:

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