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Old 07-05-2015, 03:15 AM
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Hey Guys,

What Milage should i be getting out of a 72/48 Tank? It has a minor tank lift too but in general what are you guys getting? Tuner and Exhaust as well as Standard?

Thanks Guys would help a bunch!!!

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Old 07-05-2015, 09:03 AM
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My stock 2014 48 with mainly 60-65 Mph riding brings in about 45 mpg. I ride conservatively though. The worst I got was 40 mpg when riding more aggressively. Lots of variables though when trying to figure out what someone else would get. I usually fill up no later than after 75 miles, but due to gas station locations for me (commuting to work daily) I fill up at 60 miles.
 
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Old 07-05-2015, 10:24 AM
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Fuel light is coming on at between 60 and 65 miles - sorry no idea about mpg - just put more in when it is empty !
 
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I usually go about 75 miles and fill up. My bike gets 50 mpg consistently. It's a '91 883.

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Lifting the tank will typically create some volume of fuel that is not accessible.
 
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My light comes on at 55 and i sometimes take it to 65. But when I put in gas - it's always 1.4 gallons, consistently. I didn't even lift my tank but still was able tuck all the wires away
 
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I ran out of gas right at 110 miles.............so dont take it that far
 
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I've run my 72 tank drive at just over 90 miles. The only mod is Screaming Eagle slip-ons, but I ride it like I stole it.
 
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I usually fill up at 60 miles.
 
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Awesome guys thank you!!!
 
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