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Apr 6, 2011 | 02:06 PM

jshull

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From: Odessa Mo

fuel milage

what fuel milage and what mods have been done motor wise. I checked this moring and I am getting 30mpg before my tune. I have a frew friends that ride baggers with 95" SE motor,and a 103" SE motor than claim 40-50mpg. I am either being lied to or am just WAY harder on my bike than others. Maybe my tune is way off, I have an appointment saturday to be tuned. here is my motor work
-SE Heavy Breather
-SE Plug Wires
-SE Plugs
-Python Staggered Duals
-Andrews 30t
-Barnett Clutch Spring
-SE Compensator
-Andrews 54h cams
-Andrews Adj Push Rods
-Andrews 4* advance

Apr 6, 2011 | 03:14 PM

Man O'War

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From: KY

30 mpg is what I get with mostly in-town commutes.

Apr 6, 2011 | 03:17 PM

bigdaddy33

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I tweaked the motor a bit and get +/- 30 MPG.

Apr 6, 2011 | 03:18 PM

lucy brown

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Pipes,AC and PCV. I'm getting about 35 around town and I'm not easy on the throttle.

Apr 6, 2011 | 03:22 PM

8541hog

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30-35 around town, 40-45 on road trips

Apr 6, 2011 | 03:32 PM

jshull

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From: Odessa Mo

So im in line then, They must be blowin smoke. Im not sure that my calculation was exact as I cant remember if I topped off last time or just got close.

Apr 6, 2011 | 03:36 PM

DSnoopy

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40 town, 50-60 hwy. Depends on how I hit it.

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Apr 6, 2011 | 04:45 PM

tinker1

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I learned when riding my old eGlide, that there are steps in the EFI fuel mapping. That is, with that bike when I crossed the 3K RPM range (about 80 mph in 6th gear) I felt a boost of added power.... AND my fuel mileage fell off. If I kept the bike under 80 mph.. at say 77 to 78 mph I would get in the upper 40's on the highway.... on the other hand, if I went above 80 mph I would get in the lower 40's.

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