I just picked up a 2011 Street bob. I put Vance and Hines short shots, power commander, and a air cleaner. I got a great deal from Fuel Moto by the way. I now have two problems. First is that the pipes make it a pain to check the oil it seems like they are a half an inch too far to the rear, blocking the oil cap. Second issue is now that the mods are done I think I have brought down my fuel mileage. What are is everyone else getting for a tank of gas? Any help or ideas would be great.

 

I only get 34 mpg on my Fatbob. I have V&H big shots and a SERT. Wish it got better because you hear a lot of people getting over 40 mpg

 

I think my wife's 1.8L Turbo Jetta get better gas milage then my SB and I haven't even made an A/C, fuel management or exhaust mod yet.I get between 150-180 a tank, 200+if I am on the highway countinuosly.

 

x2 on what blue angel said.

Not to hijack, but Tiny what do you fly? My brother is in Savannah, he flies the Kiowa. He has an anniversary Low Rider.

 

My 06 SB with a thunderheader, hi-flow and powercommander III gets around 33mpg. If I don't fill up by 150 miles I'm pushing the bike to the nearest gas station. On strictly freeway trips, I almost hit 39 mpg.

 

2010 SB with V&H Big Radius pipes, V&H Naked V02 intake, and V&H FuelPak. I average right around 43mpg with all kinds of riding. As far as the oil cap goes it's harder to get it out then when the stock pipes were on it but not imposable.

 

i'm comfortable pushing the tank anywhere between 160 and 180 miles.

i've gone 200 but was gettin kinda nervous until i found a gas station.

as for the oil cap...you're kinda stuck with whatever setup your pipes give you.

i know i have to check the oil very carefully, not much room there.

 

I've got Samson Legend pipes, K&N AC and a SERT and manage 40 mpg around town, 50 on the hwy. Use a kevlar glove to get to the oil cap. Try something like the Ov Glove.

 

Had a gas milage issue with VH exhausts before, but if it's mapped correctly the milage should suffer too bad..
But lower gas milage would be the ultimate result as you've beefed up air induction and output.
I really don't know how many miles I get though.

 

honestly, i dont worry about my mileage. i just ride and fill up when i need to.