thats what i averaged this last weekend! is that bout the norm on a 2008 fxd???? its got a set of vance and hines staggered short shots a screaming eagle open element air cleaner and a vance and hines fuelpak... RUNS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! was willing to give up mpg's for better performance but guess i won't have to

 

Yep, that's what I get hwy when I don't lay on it too hard. About 45mpg around town (40 when I'm a show off)

 

*B.S.*

 

Cant say i would call B.S. I would have till i saw the differance between me and my wife.

Me. 2010 Wide Glide. Average 42 miles per gallon on any given day...mixed highway and local riding. Max ever gotten 50 on a 200 mile 50mph straight road.

Wife. 2010 Street Bob. Average 50 miles per gallon on any given day. mixed highway and local riding. Max, I think she averaged it at close to 60 mpg one trip.

So yeah....55 mpg for me is B.S. For some it seems possible. Bastards....

 

Black bikes use more gas...

PS - Not BS.

 

It's only BS if you run it hard and wide open all the time.

I took two big trips last summer. And my buddy and I (he has an '07 Softy Std, 96", 6spd) each averaged close to 52-53 mpg on both trips on the highway.

In town, I average between 30-40, depending on my mood........

 

I definitely believe it. When i had basically the same set up on my 2007 street bob only with the dealer download i got 55+ on long trips doing around 60mph, of course thats nice smooth riding not taking off overly fast just cruising. I didnt ever believe it but i checked my mileage at every fill up and it was always very good.

 

well lets see 127 miles and used 2.3 gallons thats what i used and filled on a full tank when started

 

Sounds like you did a consistent 55 mph for 127 miles to achieve the 55 mpg.

I can't drive 55!

 

I think it is possible if your a lightweight and your wrist steady and slow on the throttle, but then it's about mileage and not fun...