Topic: What MPG do you get ? (Read 6992 times)

Limited Lou · « **on:** May 23, 2010, 12:10:33 PM »

I have a 2010 Limited Ultra, was getting 40-42 mpg. Put a set of Rush True Duals, already had V&H ovals, and just got 46.5 mpg. Fixing to get Tuned by Doc on the 29th, could it get better ??

mike45 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2010, 04:47:19 PM »

My 2008 SERK has Bub7 headers and mufflers and a TTS Mastertune done by yours truly and I get 40-42 mpg regardless how hard I ride. I got 240 miles out of my last tank before I put it in the crate on it's way back to the states. Range said I had another 30 miles if you believe the computer.

SteveFLHTK · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2010, 07:13:45 PM »

Mileage is incredibly variable. I've always looked to chase mileage to no avail, but this past week I found some things out. As you go higher in altitude, mileage gets better. At highway speeds, I typically get anywhere from 30-35 mpg. As I headed west, I found I would occasionally get up to 40. On back roads, I got as high as 50, which is unheard of at home. Rode 2100 miles over the last 3 days with a guy on a bone stock 09 Ultra. My Limited has pipes, air cleaner and tuner, and of course the 103". He was running single with luggage, and we were riding double up with more luggage. Each fill up, we'd take within 2 tenths of a gallon of each other, with me taking more by just a bit.

Gank · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2010, 07:18:52 PM »

My 2000 SERG gets me about 180 miles on a tank of Priem fuel... I am going to have to check it but I go till the red light comes on and always fill, and its always around 180 mpg... I think this sucks

Chains · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2010, 07:30:49 PM »

I get in the mid 40's or better, depend on how I twist the throttle.

grc · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2010, 09:26:50 PM »

Quote from: Gank on May 23, 2010, 07:18:52 PM

My 2000 SERG gets me about 180 miles on a tank of Priem fuel... I am going to have to check it but I go till the red light comes on and always fill, and its always around 180 mpg... I think this sucks

Sounds pretty good to me, can't imagine why you think it sucks.

Five gallon tank, 180 miles, that's not unreasonable range. How many gallons are you actually using? (I'm guessing less than five.) So you're probably right around the normal figure of 40 mpg. Maybe not earth shaking considering what some small cars with air conditioning and umpteen accessories can do, but for an air cooled dinosaur that's not bad.

Jerry

Diamondback · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2010, 09:31:30 PM »

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2010, 11:10:06 PM »

Have a TTS tune...getting 40 riding into the mountains and about 42 riding down the valley. However, if there is a bike in the lane next to me the mileage seems to go down...if that bike is a CVO it goes down even farther

Diamondback · « **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2010, 09:09:52 AM »

Yeah baby.

I feel the need for speed.

Ironhorse · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2010, 09:17:11 AM »

Like a lot of riders my mpgs variy too. On the way to Mendecino a couple of weeks a go I dropped down to 30mpgs. But that was fighting a STRONG head wind up the 5 Freeway and running at 80mph. On the curvy road from Fort Bragg back inland I got 42mpgs. On average I get in the mid 30s.

Dan_Lockwood · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2010, 11:38:08 AM »

On my old '08 SERK with PCMIII, SE AC, V&H Dresser Dual and their Oval mufflers I got at best 38 to 39 mpg. This is figured riding two up and on normal two lane roads.

On my new '09 SERG with TTS Mastertune (Fullsac's map), No CAT, Fullsac 2" baffles and the stock SERG AC, I gotten as high as 46.3, again riding the same types of roads as the SERK and still two up.

I'm really impressed with the motor in the SERG, or maybe it's the TTS, baffles and no CAT.

It runs great without any hesitations or backfiring on throttle down.

480Ruger · « **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2010, 11:56:17 AM »

35-36 mpg on the SEUC before and after tune. It is just much stronger now.

DESERTBEAR54 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2010, 01:35:55 PM »

After Intake,Slip-ons and Dyno I get somewhere between 26-30 mpg on my 2010 SEUC.

grc · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2010, 02:01:34 PM »

Quote from: DESERTBEAR54 on May 24, 2010, 01:35:55 PM

After Intake,Slip-ons and Dyno I get somewhere between 26-30 mpg on my 2010 SEUC.

You are kidding, right? Either that, or you do a lot of 100 mph touring with a full load into a head wind while riding the brakes.

Jerry

SBB · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2010, 02:06:31 PM »

On the 09 SEUC,
Riding with the HOG Club, just me 46mpg, 2 up 44mpg. (yes they ride that slow

)
Riding @10/15 over, just me 42mpg, 2 up 40mpg, 2 up w/trailer 38/39mpg.
Riding with w/90% over 80mph, just me 37/38mpg, 2 up 36/37mpg, w/trailer 35/36mpg.
The other 3 bikes do better under any condition on gas mileage than the 09.
Riding into a headwind changes everything.

SBB

Fired00d · « **Reply #15 on:** May 24, 2010, 02:14:22 PM »

Quote from: SBB on May 24, 2010, 02:06:31 PM

On the 09 SEUC,
Riding with the HOG Club, just me 46mpg, 2 up 44mpg. (yes they ride that slow )
Riding @10/15 over, just me 42mpg, 2 up 40mpg, 2 up w/trailer 38/39mpg.
Riding with w/90% over 80mph, just me 37/38mpg, 2 up 36/37mpg, w/trailer 35/36mpg.
The other 3 bikes do better under any condition on gas mileage than the 09.
Riding into a headwind changes everything.

SBB

I think I've followed you on one/two/more of those rides.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

DESERTBEAR54 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 24, 2010, 02:40:41 PM »

Jerry How did you know that?? I just always fill up at 160 miles because the gauge is getting close to the 1/4 full mark. so in my head that's about 26-30 mpg. I was totally surprised that the 2010 bike came from the factory running fatter than my 08 did when I got it. The 08 when I first got it was getting 250 miles to the tank and it was hotter than hell. After pipes intake and Dyno'ing I was getting about 180 miles to the tank. My 10 is running soo good right now after the dyno that I don't really worry about fuel economy. Performance is more important.

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #17 on:** May 24, 2010, 05:03:26 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on May 24, 2010, 02:14:22 PM

I think I've followed you on one/two/more of those rides.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Evidently he was the one on the CVO in the lane next to me

dustingaunder · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2010, 07:53:00 PM »

I was getting about 200 miles a tank on my SESG, but it has gone down to about 170-180 lately. I didn't change anything. I don't know what it is. I like twisting the throttle so maybe that's it.

I guess by tank I mean 5.3 gallons or so. Whatever it holds when the light comes on.

frankshd · « **Reply #19 on:** May 24, 2010, 10:29:53 PM »

cked my owner manul and it says the lights set to come on w/ a gal left in the tank

DESERTBEAR54 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2010, 09:19:57 AM »

In Theory!

Gank · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2010, 03:29:48 PM »

Put two tanks of fresh fuel - Premium - through her this weekend, riding two up averaging 55 to 65 MPH

42.69 MPG USG
5.5 L/100 km
51.27 MPG Imperial

I knew there was a reason to like the Imperial system

Limited Lou · « **Reply #22 on:** June 05, 2010, 09:14:32 PM »

Checking MPG after the Tune by Doc.. Most of the riding was 65mph and under, solo, got 48.7 MPG... I think it'll get better as I played around a little... Doc, Good job...Thanks

Georgehjr · « **Reply #23 on:** June 05, 2010, 09:38:05 PM »

Quote from: Limited Lou on June 05, 2010, 09:14:32 PM

Checking MPG after the Tune by Doc.. Most of the riding was 65mph and under, solo, got 48.7 MPG... I think it'll get better as I played around a little... Doc, Good job...Thanks

What year , type of bike?....maybe update your profile...

Limited Lou · « **Reply #24 on:** June 05, 2010, 10:27:50 PM »

Quote from: Georgehjr on June 05, 2010, 09:38:05 PM

What year , type of bike?....maybe update your profile...

It's a.. 2010 Limited, True Duals by Rush, V&H ovals, SE air high flow, Tune by Doc

Cvostu · « **Reply #25 on:** June 05, 2010, 10:40:28 PM »

I tossed in a half bottle of Lucas fuel inector cleaner last weekend and I really can't believe how it improved gas milage. I went 175 miles before the light came on, which usually lights up anywhere from 145-150 miles. So that made me happy today along with the bike is really running well. I have 56k on it and I think this was the first time I tried something like that. By the way I have a 5 gallon tank.

Limited Lou · « **Reply #26 on:** July 22, 2010, 10:29:36 PM »

Just got back from a 1500 mile trip,.,. Lowest mpg was 43mpg.. Highest mpg was 49.7 mpg.. Real happy with these results.. Solo riding, two lane riding, some hwy riding.. Bike ran great...

Decano · « **Reply #27 on:** July 23, 2010, 01:01:11 AM »

1st engine - 42mpg on the 07 prototype 110"
2nd engine - 37mpg and this one has not blown up on me.

Gecko · « **Reply #28 on:** July 23, 2010, 07:11:49 AM »

Two-up with extra luggage behind her, 70-75 mph flat interstate: 53 mpg. Have to love a 20mph tail wind. Normally that would yield about 43 mpg. Oh, and to the people who did something to their bike, poured whatever in the tank, attached a whirly-gig air cleaner, etc. and got thirty more miles out of the tank the next time - that doesn't mean anything. Unless you rode it the exact same route at the exact speeds, accelerated the same, had the same wind, same traffic in front of you, etc. one tank, or three, isn't enough to say it had any effect.

laylonlor · « **Reply #29 on:** July 23, 2010, 09:23:42 AM »

who rides slow enough, to check there gas milage, i can't ride for 250 miles at 50 to 60 mph, with out taking off fast and running 80 to 110 at times, $:-\$

Sioux City Bob · « **Reply #30 on:** July 23, 2010, 11:18:36 AM »

I might be wrong, and if I am I hope someone will let me know, but I believe that overheating is, to a large part, a result of 14.7 and higher air/gas ratios which gives great mileage, but runs your engine lean and hot. I had my 2008 SE ultra tuned to 13.5 (or so) before I took possession of it. I have never had it run hot (normally around 180 on the oil temp measured in the pan, not the oil cooler) The hotest has been 210 for a little while going cross country, two up pulling a trailer going through the hills around the Tail of the Dragon area.

I usually get 200 miles on a tank (6.2 Gal.). MPG in the 40 to 42 range. I have 18,000 miles on it now.

I some times think about retuning it to get better milage, but have not because I do not want to have over heat problems.

The bike is great. Very dependable and I do not want to risk that by changing the fuel air mix to get a couple of more miles per gal. Maybe I am making a mountain out of a molehill by worrying about overheating? Is it a real problem or am I thinking it is a worse deal than it really is?

Bob Harris

HUBBARD · « **Reply #31 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:37:59 PM »

Quote from: SBB on May 24, 2010, 02:06:31 PM

On the 09 SEUC,
Riding with the HOG Club, just me 46mpg, 2 up 44mpg. (yes they ride that slow )
Riding @10/15 over, just me 42mpg, 2 up 40mpg, 2 up w/trailer 38/39mpg.
Riding with w/90% over 80mph, just me 37/38mpg, 2 up 36/37mpg, w/trailer 35/36mpg.
The other 3 bikes do better under any condition on gas mileage than the 09.
Riding into a headwind changes everything.

SBB

Yeah, 'er 'uh, SBB,

All I know is, from Tilley's in Stateville, to the Harley Shop in Wytheville, (in 60 minutes I might add), Ol' Maudie sucked 5 gal. of fuel thru that BigA$$ed Motor. What is that, 90 miles? Think you could have kept up?

Later--HUBBARD

napalm · « **Reply #32 on:** July 23, 2010, 01:07:12 PM »

I ride till it reads almost empty....then fill her up and ride some more....MPG, what's that when your screaming!!!!

napalm

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #33 on:** July 23, 2010, 01:10:20 PM »

2200 - 2800 rpm good ~~mph~~ mpg

3300 - 4300 rpm poor ~~mph~~ mpg

4500 - 5500 rpm bad ~~mph~~ mpg

HUBBARD · « **Reply #34 on:** July 23, 2010, 02:39:21 PM »

Quote from: SBB on July 23, 2010, 02:30:23 PM

Jim who?

Later--HUBBARD

HUBBARD · « **Reply #35 on:** July 23, 2010, 03:02:43 PM »

Quote from: SBB on July 23, 2010, 02:46:31 PM

That was for Marty out in Calif. Hub!
Jim hd-dude!

SBB

My bad, I thought you had a Jim's Motor. Didn't think you were that weak.

Later--HUBBARD

DESERTBEAR54 · « **Reply #36 on:** July 23, 2010, 04:13:48 PM »

If you have the bike tuned and running good who cares about MPG. It's still better than my F350. Lean it out it gets Hot and you get better MPG. You Fatten it up and tune it you get better performance and less MPG.

roadking71865 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 23, 2010, 11:55:12 PM »

I'd like to know how many have their speedo adjusted properly.
I'm told from the factory they are 6% fast which will result in better gas mileage.
I just had mine tuned and speedo adjusted to the proper setting and got 41MPG going 60-70MPH.
I guess that would be 43-44 if I had the factory setting.

swat1 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 24, 2010, 12:15:19 AM »

07 Springer with Vance and Hines big radius 2into1 SERT, I get between 35-38. Seems a little low to me

shortdog · « **Reply #39 on:** July 24, 2010, 01:16:22 PM »

Hey Swat,
Take it out of second gear.
08 Springer, hardly ever get into sixth, average around 45 mpg. Of course that is fuel mpg, get around 2,000 mpg for oil, but that's another whole thread.
Shortdog

Ironhorse · « **Reply #40 on:** July 27, 2010, 08:11:55 AM »

Well Saturday I got 37.5mpgs.

I guess that's not too far off my usual 34mpgs, but the interesting thing is that I rode Two-Up, something I NEVER do. We did a variety of conditions, from cool along the coast, to heavy traffic through Malibu, curvy canyons to The Rock Store, and valley heat down the 101/134/5 freeways to Griffith Park where we saw a live performance of Shakespeare's Othello in the park (One of my top three favorite Shakespeare plays).

Carrying twice the normal load, I expected the mpgs to drop, but they actually rose. Because I had a passenger, I rode very conservatively. No quick starts, high revs, fast passing, hard braking, or sustained fast speeds. Still, a rise in mpgs is the last thing I expected.

Any idea why my mpgs went UP with a passanger?

Mark

shortdog · « **Reply #41 on:** July 27, 2010, 08:14:30 AM »

It seems you answered your own question. "Conservative"

Dan_Lockwood · « **Reply #42 on:** July 27, 2010, 09:20:10 AM »

When I had my '08 SERK Annie with V&H Dresser Duals, V&H Oval Mufflers, PCIII Dyno'd and SE-AC, I got between 33 to 39 mpg.

On my current '09 SERG O/B, orange and blacks run better, I have Fullsac 2" baffles, TTS Master Tune with Fullsac canned map and the stock free flowing SE-AC. Doing the same roads as I did with the SERK, I get 43 to 49 mpg.

I still have all the same annoying noises in the motor from about 2500 to 3500 rpms, but nothing has broken yet.

I do agree with most here that mpg is a nice thing to get a lot of, but if the bike is running great, I really don't care. The '08 SERK ran great and I did get about 6 mpg better after the dyno session and the throttle response was better, so even with below 40 mpg I was a very happy camper.

91FXR · « **Reply #43 on:** July 27, 2010, 05:03:31 PM »

95 lowrider with a 96" S & S stroker in it. 25 MPG on its best day

Dan_Lockwood · « **Reply #44 on:** July 18, 2013, 12:42:21 PM »

Quote from: Dan_Lockwood on July 27, 2010, 09:20:10 AM

When I had my '08 SERK Annie with V&H Dresser Duals, V&H Oval Mufflers, PCIII Dyno'd and SE-AC, I got between 33 to 39 mpg.

On my current '09 SERG O/B, orange and blacks run better, I have Fullsac 2" baffles, TTS Master Tune with Fullsac canned map and the stock free flowing SE-AC. Doing the same roads as I did with the SERK, I get 43 to 49 mpg.

I still have all the same annoying noises in the motor from about 2500 to 3500 rpms, but nothing has broken yet.

I do agree with most here that mpg is a nice thing to get a lot of, but if the bike is running great, I really don't care. The '08 SERK ran great and I did get about 6 mpg better after the dyno session and the throttle response was better, so even with below 40 mpg I was a very happy camper.

I haven't ridden since the Sunday evening ride from hell a few weeks ago. The bike is still filthy and I'm ashamed to ride it. But yesterday I rode to work. Lots of speeding up and slowing down on the freeway for traffic. When I do get a chance to ride faster, it's usually around 70 and for rush hour traffic, that doesn't happen often.

Anyway... I filled up with gas last night. That take netted me 218 miles of riding with the wife for 75% of it. I capped it off at 4.32 gallons as high as I could. That tank got me 50.46 mpg. When riding that tank out with the wife, I had mostly freeway at 65 to 75 and then some river road up north of Alton IL on into Harden IL.

I've checked my speedo and when using the mile markers for 5 miles, I'm less than a tenth off. I've checked it with GPS and the mph is dead on. So I have to figure that my mileage is accurate for gas mileage.

I know, I know, gas mileage is not that big of deal, but this '09 SERG has always been a great ride performing very well. I did the Fullsac 2" and TTS Mastertune with Steve's canned map and the rest as they say is history. This bike just runs great, no decel pop or throttle lag.

I just thought I'd mention my 50+ mpg. It did impress me to get 50+.

Thanks for reading my ramblings...

Hog95023 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 18, 2013, 01:10:50 PM »

25-34 mpg nothing better or worse yet

05Train · « **Reply #46 on:** July 18, 2013, 01:37:35 PM »

Looks to be holding steady at 42, with just a little tuning left to do.

Rappley2000 · « **Reply #47 on:** July 18, 2013, 02:30:40 PM »

I've been using an iphone app called GasBag to track my mpg since I bought my 2013 SERK in May. So far it's telling me I'm getting 35 mpg after 2100 miles of riding 1up. Not the mileage I was expecting.

Harley88 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 19, 2013, 11:13:51 AM »

I am getting 40 to 42 no my 13

JoeVibe · « **Reply #49 on:** July 19, 2013, 11:37:36 AM »

Quote from: harley88 on July 19, 2013, 11:13:51 AM

I am getting 40 to 42 no my 13

X2!

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #50 on:** July 19, 2013, 01:38:53 PM »

Have had my bike 4 years and have averaged 43. However, when there is another CVO in the lane next to me my mileage goes down....way down

willyB · « **Reply #51 on:** July 19, 2013, 05:09:18 PM »

Took two rides last weekend. The first, 300 miles, with just me and the wife. Easy cruising around windy roads. 49 mpg. The second on the same roads with some buddies. 34 mpg.

Just depends how hard the throttle gets twisted!

turbo357 · « **Reply #52 on:** July 20, 2013, 07:35:27 PM »

mine is averaging 29mpg the best I've gotten lately was 33mpg the worst has been 26mpg.

Kcoop · « **Reply #53 on:** July 20, 2013, 09:29:27 PM »

When running around 50 - 55 getting 50+ mpg. When running 70 - 75 getting 40+ mpg. It's been fairly consistent over the years. I get the same milage riding solo or two up.

SDCVO · « **Reply #54 on:** July 20, 2013, 10:17:50 PM »

I know mines not right (been averaging around 27) but it seems to be getting worse. i puttered into the gas station (if it was another 500 yards away I would have been pushing..) today after only going 145 miles. Thank God my new 120r should be in soon..

kiwihog · « **Reply #55 on:** July 20, 2013, 10:32:38 PM »

Just got back from 5000 mile roadtrip found cruising on flat at 65-70 avg 48-55 mpg 70-80 40-45 mpg 80+couldnt get better than 35mpg.. I had a small amount of fuel in my saddlebag too so pushed it to the limit one day and got 6.247 gallons in the 6 gallon tank. This is two up with about 80lbs of luggage.

kiwihog · « **Reply #56 on:** July 20, 2013, 10:35:50 PM »

remaining mpg after filling up this usually is between 285 and 325 when we are on long trips and 225 = 250 around town

Hog95023 · « **Reply #57 on:** July 20, 2013, 11:47:21 PM »

322 wow

SDCVO · « **Reply #58 on:** July 21, 2013, 12:17:30 AM »

Curious, how many miles do you get out of a rear tire?

Cvostu · « **Reply #59 on:** July 21, 2013, 07:45:51 AM »

That kind of fuel milage is amazing to me.. I'd like to ask what you same guys are getting on long trips. Very often I run down the interstate and burn a full tank at 80-85 steady. At that speed I have been showing about 175- 180 miles to empty after filling up. Local riding is pretty good. That shows about 225-235 if I ride slow,, Thanks. Stuart

panz · « **Reply #60 on:** July 21, 2013, 09:35:43 AM »

Have 2013 SE Ultra...when I first got it it averaged around 40/43 ... Put a cat-less pipe on and get around 44/47. Thought I was going to get rid of heat from exhaust which I did, but the engine runs hotter now, meaning the ECM corrected the air/fuel ratio because of the cat-less pipe and makes it run leaner. Have a set of vieds-10 coming to hopefully correct this...will let you know next week how it works out. Sorry to get off the original post.

kiwihog · « **Reply #61 on:** July 21, 2013, 03:31:09 PM »

Quote from: SDCVO on July 21, 2013, 12:17:30 AM

Curious, how many miles do you get out of a rear tire?

just replaced both @ 21k

SDCVO · « **Reply #62 on:** July 21, 2013, 04:02:55 PM »

Wow.. I guess that explains some of my horrible gas mileage..

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #63 on:** July 21, 2013, 04:47:30 PM »

IMO, if anyone is getting less than 30 mpg on a 110, there's something amiss. As in your "tune" is not a tune at all, it's just running in open loop all the time, and too rich at that. Unless you're running at wide open throttle positions ALL the time, a properly tuned CVO should get between 35-50 mpg, depending on riding conditions. I'm not one to "putt around", and I've never gotten less than 35mpg, usually about 38-42, and as high as 48.

There are a lot of "old school" tuners out there who will defeat the entire purpose of the ECM by forcing the bike into open loop ALL the time. Might as well put a PCIII on the bike if it's done that way.

JMHO...

Hog95023 · « **Reply #64 on:** July 21, 2013, 05:57:22 PM »

Quote from: Midnight Rider on July 21, 2013, 04:47:30 PM

IMO, if anyone is getting less than 30 mpg on a 110, there's something amiss. As in your "tune" is not a tune at all, it's just running in open loop all the time, and too rich at that. Unless you're running at wide open throttle positions ALL the time, a properly tuned CVO should get between 35-50 mpg, depending on riding conditions. I'm not one to "putt around", and I've never gotten less than 35mpg, usually about 38-42, and as high as 48.

There are a lot of "old school" tuners out there who will defeat the entire purpose of the ECM by forcing the bike into open loop ALL the time. Might as well put a PCIII on the bike if it's done that way.

JMHO...

what rpms are you running down the highway at? I unfortunately do not own a cvo, almost got that maroon road glide my wife suggested but decided to keep my 09 SG. I don't think it is possible for me to get 40 mpg. I would fall asleep

. I couldn't get 210 out of a tank with the stock 96 and certainly won't with the 124.

kiwihog · « **Reply #65 on:** July 21, 2013, 06:28:34 PM »

not sure about your 09 SG but the later ones have 6 gallons

Hog95023 · « **Reply #66 on:** July 21, 2013, 06:41:28 PM »

Quote from: kiwihog on July 21, 2013, 06:28:34 PM

not sure about your 09 SG but the later ones have 6 gallons

lol I got a 6 gallon tank

the 66 throttle hog

a lot when I twist it

60FLH · « **Reply #67 on:** July 21, 2013, 07:13:43 PM »

Quote from: Midnight Rider on July 21, 2013, 04:47:30 PM

There are a lot of "old school" tuners out there who will defeat the entire purpose of the ECM by forcing the bike into open loop ALL the time. Might as well put a PCIII on the bike if it's done that way.

JMHO...

All that's being defeated is closed loop control. The ECM is still running the engine, and there are a whole bunch of pre-07s doing fine like that (yes they had ECMs too). The first thing many owners (and dealers) do is install exhaust that prevents the sensors from collecting accurate data. Open loop is a fine alternative to an engine that runs poorly due to garbage in garbage out. My 2010 cvo ultra runs cool, powerful and very smooth with a full open loop calibration. It consistently gets 42 mpg 2-up on 89 corn in the rolling hills of NW MO.

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #68 on:** July 22, 2013, 11:15:23 AM »

Quote from: 60FLH on July 21, 2013, 07:13:43 PM

All that's being defeated is closed loop control. The ECM is still running the engine, and there are a whole bunch of pre-07s doing fine like that (yes they had ECMs too). The first thing many owners (and dealers) do is install exhaust that prevents the sensors from collecting accurate data. Open loop is a fine alternative to an engine that runs poorly due to garbage in garbage out. My 2010 cvo ultra runs cool, powerful and very smooth with a full open loop calibration. It consistently gets 42 mpg 2-up on 89 corn in the rolling hills of NW MO.

Sorry, but that is simply NOT true. Who told you that BS? There are several accomplished tuners on this board who would vehemently disagree with whoever said that. Of course the ECM is controlling the engine in any fuel injected HD, and that has been true since day 1 of introduction. There is absolutely no valid reason not to allow the bike to run in closed loop, IF it is properly tuned by someone who actually understands how the entire system operates.

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #69 on:** July 22, 2013, 11:25:45 AM »

Quote from: Hog95023 on July 21, 2013, 05:57:22 PM

what rpms are you running down the highway at? I unfortunately do not own a cvo, almost got that maroon road glide my wife suggested but decided to keep my 09 SG. I don't think it is possible for me to get 40 mpg. I would fall asleep . I couldn't get 210 out of a tank with the stock 96 and certainly won't with the 124.

My normal Interstate speed is typically about 80 mph, depending on traffic flow. Frequent runs up to 90 mph to get around trucks, etc. Generally speaking, about 10 mph over the posted speed limit is my "normal" traveling speed. My mpg has never been below 35, even on an '06 SEUC with a PCIII and tune, riding two up and loaded down. So, depending on whether it's a 5 speed (the '06) or a 6 speed (the '11), the RPM would be somewhere between 2800-3500. Mileage definitely suffers at more than 3K, but figures in the 20's is just not something I've heard about from anyone who has a properly tuned engine.

60FLH · « **Reply #70 on:** July 22, 2013, 12:21:59 PM »

Midnight Rider:

Steve Cole has posted plenty of info about pipe and O2 bung issues, easy to find elsewhere but probably not much here on the cvo forum. Not interested in discussing it further.

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