Stage 1 vs gas mileage
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RE: Stage 1 vs gas mileage
I was disapointed in my milage on my Fat Bob, but after looking at my Owner's Manual I realize I am probably not changing gears soon enougha and cruising at higher RPM than I need to. Still getting used to the 96 CI TC motor and the six speed trans.
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I was disapointed in my milage on my Fat Bob, but after looking at my Owner's Manual I realize I am probably not changing gears soon enougha and cruising at higher RPM than I need to. Still getting used to the 96 CI TC motor and the six speed trans.
I was disapointed in my milage on my Fat Bob, but after looking at my Owner's Manual I realize I am probably not changing gears soon enougha and cruising at higher RPM than I need to. Still getting used to the 96 CI TC motor and the six speed trans.
thanks!
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RE: Stage 1 vs gas mileage
On my 08 FXDC, I lost between 4-5 mpg after completing my stage 1 from stock. But pulls much harder and seems to cruise so much easier when going 65-75 mph..
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RE: Stage 1 vs gas mileage
Looked at the chart this am and all I can remember is second gear at 15 mph and 6th at 55mph. These seem kinda low. I used to like the way the EVO motor sounded chugging along at really low RPMs but then I read about a condition called brunnelling. Now I am more concious of maintaining rpms and try to keep it between 2.7k and 3k on the tach. But maybe this should be different with the TC motor?