Is it me, or do these new bikes get better mileage?
my last trip of 800 miles i got 45 mpg on the slab, as long as i could keep from twisting the throttle too much... i'm getting ready to do the fuel moto stage 1, i'm curious what that will do to my range...
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trip of 1200 miles, averaged 47.5 on interstate cruising at 75-80. around town 38. bike has 3300 miles on her. no mods except Fatshotz slipons.... thats loaded two up with luggage . i'm a linebacker sized guy.
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Day trip to Americade and back today, Two up, 394 miles average was 42 MPG loaded heavy and not sparing the throttle. 2014 Limited, Boyesen Power wing intake, Supertrapp slipons, and variable xieds. Through the Adirondack Mountains in rain and 52*.
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When I first got my 2011, I got around 42 mpg all the time until I started dicking with things like exhaust and stuff. It had the 96" motor.
So far, my totally stock 103" RK is averaging around 52 mpg. Granted, when I really want to check mileage, I tend to riding a bit easier than I normally do. Like no trying to do 2nd gear wheelies, and such stuff.
I'm just amazed that this bike gets such good mileage. Almost afraid to dick with it, but I'm gonna have to. The heat issue is something that has to be addressed, and soon.
Anyone else getting really good mileage? My bike only has about 1600 miles on it right now, so it should continue to improve a little bit as it continues to break in.
So far, my totally stock 103" RK is averaging around 52 mpg. Granted, when I really want to check mileage, I tend to riding a bit easier than I normally do. Like no trying to do 2nd gear wheelies, and such stuff.
I'm just amazed that this bike gets such good mileage. Almost afraid to dick with it, but I'm gonna have to. The heat issue is something that has to be addressed, and soon.
Anyone else getting really good mileage? My bike only has about 1600 miles on it right now, so it should continue to improve a little bit as it continues to break in.
my 2014 limited gets nothing but SPG even with a 12 inch LRS windshield i still get bugs on my teeth
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