Tuner and MPG
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Tuner and MPG
Has anyone actually seen their MPG go up after installing a tuner and high flow filter? I'm avering 42-44 mpg now on my '11 fxdc, stock with pipes. I know that's not bad but was curious about this question. I just did the 1000 mile service and changed the engine and trans to synthetic, maybe that'll bump it up a bit.
Gas prices are ridiculous now. I started riding street bikes in the early 80s and you could fill a bike up for about $5.00. Now it would be $20.00 from empty. I also walked up hill both ways to school and back. lol I just realized I sound just like my father.
Gas prices are ridiculous now. I started riding street bikes in the early 80s and you could fill a bike up for about $5.00. Now it would be $20.00 from empty. I also walked up hill both ways to school and back. lol I just realized I sound just like my father.
Road Master
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
I'm getting 42 mpg with the PC-V in open loop, SE stage 1 kit, and Rush slip-ons w/2" baffles. That's mostly riding the freeways around town, with some in-town riding. I have yet to check mpg on a good highway run. I may go for a 200 mile run tomorrow, just to check the highway mpg.
I have the auto-tune kit for my bike, but have yet to take the time to install it. I expect to get a slight improvement from running in closed loop.
I had planned to cut out the catalyst from the head-pipe collector, but I don't see a compelling reason to do so at this point in time.
I have the auto-tune kit for my bike, but have yet to take the time to install it. I expect to get a slight improvement from running in closed loop.
I had planned to cut out the catalyst from the head-pipe collector, but I don't see a compelling reason to do so at this point in time.
Road Master
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From: Front Royal, Virginia
I just had my 4th bike tuned by the same tuner. He understands there is more than just tuning for power. While I just got my bike tuned I haven't had an oppertunity to check the mileage. But the previous 3 all got better mileage after the tune and I expect the same results on number 4.
Gary
Gary
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I rode 80 mph for two hours today. MPG not so great fighting the wind at that speed. I only got 39 mpg. Gonna have to do it again when I install the auto tune and o2 sensors to see if it improves any at that speed. I think the hard push through the wind was also a big factor, as it's not working so hard at 65-70 mph.
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