TriGlide Fuel Mileage
#21
12-10-2014, 09:11 PM
Stellar HDF Member
I didn't buy a Tri-Glide for fuel mileage! Just ride the damn thing and fill up the tank whenever and get down the road and enjoy yourself.
#22
12-10-2014, 10:10 PM
"B", that's what I plan to do.
I am really having a lot of fun on this machine.
My biggest concern was on a trip north and west, I found some places where gas wasn't available within a 100 mile radius so it got me thinking.
But then again, I did see hoards of bikes on that trip so they were getting gas someplace. Maybe I just didn't pay close enough attention since I was in my car.
I do hope I can get with a group of folks who are taking some trips so I don't have to go alone. Either way, I plan to have some wondeful adventures on this bike.
I am really having a lot of fun on this machine.
My biggest concern was on a trip north and west, I found some places where gas wasn't available within a 100 mile radius so it got me thinking.
But then again, I did see hoards of bikes on that trip so they were getting gas someplace. Maybe I just didn't pay close enough attention since I was in my car.
I do hope I can get with a group of folks who are taking some trips so I don't have to go alone. Either way, I plan to have some wondeful adventures on this bike.
#23
12-11-2014, 07:33 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Ran out on my Limited between Sturgis and Lusk, Wyo. this year, but only because I failed to fill up when I had a chance because I "thought I could make it".
Bill
#24
12-12-2014, 08:52 AM
Stellar HDF Member
"B", that's what I plan to do.
I am really having a lot of fun on this machine.
My biggest concern was on a trip north and west, I found some places where gas wasn't available within a 100 mile radius so it got me thinking.
But then again, I did see hoards of bikes on that trip so they were getting gas someplace. Maybe I just didn't pay close enough attention since I was in my car.
I do hope I can get with a group of folks who are taking some trips so I don't have to go alone. Either way, I plan to have some wondeful adventures on this bike.
I am really having a lot of fun on this machine.
My biggest concern was on a trip north and west, I found some places where gas wasn't available within a 100 mile radius so it got me thinking.
But then again, I did see hoards of bikes on that trip so they were getting gas someplace. Maybe I just didn't pay close enough attention since I was in my car.
I do hope I can get with a group of folks who are taking some trips so I don't have to go alone. Either way, I plan to have some wondeful adventures on this bike.
That's what I'm talking about!
#25
12-13-2014, 08:25 AM
Cruiser
#26
12-13-2014, 05:32 PM
Back in the late 60's, we drag raced at Houston International Raceway on I-45 South.
There was a Sun station close to the racetrack and we would stop and get 5 gallons of Sunoco 260. That stuff would really wake a small block Chevy up!!
I wish Sunoco fuel was still available in this area.
I went to their website and they don't even show a station in Texas or Loiusiana !!
Oh well, I guess Shell 93 is my choice.
The bike seems to like that gasoline.
My last tank got 32 on Shell 93.
There was a Sun station close to the racetrack and we would stop and get 5 gallons of Sunoco 260. That stuff would really wake a small block Chevy up!!
I wish Sunoco fuel was still available in this area.
I went to their website and they don't even show a station in Texas or Loiusiana !!
Oh well, I guess Shell 93 is my choice.
The bike seems to like that gasoline.
My last tank got 32 on Shell 93.
#27
12-13-2014, 10:52 PM
Extreme HDF Member
I have about 3K on my 15 Freewheeler. When it was warm weather and on 55 mph highways I was getting 38 to 40 mpg. Now in cold weather and on 70 mph Interstates I get 35 mpg.
I have all my touring bikes to 50 mpg. That is with the 103, 103 HO and 110 motors.
The trike is stock but by spring I will do the same mods as on the other bikes. I expect to get 40 to 45.
Since I tour every year I do go for as much mpg that I can. 5 mpg over a 30,000 mile riding year makes a fair amount of savings. Glad some of the posters can just throw money away.
I have all my touring bikes to 50 mpg. That is with the 103, 103 HO and 110 motors.
The trike is stock but by spring I will do the same mods as on the other bikes. I expect to get 40 to 45.
Since I tour every year I do go for as much mpg that I can. 5 mpg over a 30,000 mile riding year makes a fair amount of savings. Glad some of the posters can just throw money away.
#28
12-14-2014, 07:01 PM
I have about 3K on my 15 Freewheeler. When it was warm weather and on 55 mph highways I was getting 38 to 40 mpg. Now in cold weather and on 70 mph Interstates I get 35 mpg.
I have all my touring bikes to 50 mpg. That is with the 103, 103 HO and 110 motors.
The trike is stock but by spring I will do the same mods as on the other bikes. I expect to get 40 to 45.
Since I tour every year I do go for as much mpg that I can. 5 mpg over a 30,000 mile riding year makes a fair amount of savings. Glad some of the posters can just throw money away.
I have all my touring bikes to 50 mpg. That is with the 103, 103 HO and 110 motors.
The trike is stock but by spring I will do the same mods as on the other bikes. I expect to get 40 to 45.
Since I tour every year I do go for as much mpg that I can. 5 mpg over a 30,000 mile riding year makes a fair amount of savings. Glad some of the posters can just throw money away.
#30
12-16-2014, 03:29 PM
Outstanding HDF Member