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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Shredding rubber
Throttle position can seriously affect fuel consumption and riding in too high a gear will ruin efficiency as well.
Yep, thats the whole point of this thread. Though "too high" is a matter of preference and how the bikes been tuned, I think. There seem to be people who take a whole lot of effort tuning the engine to umpteen hp at 6000 revs and then shift at 3000. Seems a bit pointless to me.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Bahama Yellow
Yep, thats the whole point of this thread. Though "too high" is a matter of preference and how the bikes been tuned, I think. There seem to be people who take a whole lot of effort tuning the engine to umpteen hp at 6000 revs and then shift at 3000. Seems a bit pointless to me.
Actually that's kind of the spot I am in now. I have a pair of woods t6-6 and a pair of 255s. The 255s have all their torque low,where I do most of my riding. From what I have read the t6-6 are more for mid-range and upper rpms.
I have a street bob and I like the idea of the se255s because of when they turn on. I am pulling my heads next week so I guess inbetter decide quick
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 01:12 AM
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47 MPG average here on an 07 FXD.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Shredding rubber
Actually that's kind of the spot I am in now. I have a pair of woods t6-6 and a pair of 255s. The 255s have all their torque low,where I do most of my riding. From what I have read the t6-6 are more for mid-range and upper rpms.
I have a street bob and I like the idea of the se255s because of when they turn on. I am pulling my heads next week so I guess inbetter decide quick
Right you are. Its refreshing to keep it real. Good luck to you.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ynots
can you spell "average"

People have different interpretations of whats considered a "long all day ride". My .02: One tank of fuel wouldn't come close...
Originally Posted by JohnC FXDX
Maybe you should consider that rebel then. I'm not bragging that I do 450+ mile a day rides, but really, fuel mileage concerns on a Harley. It only costs $15 or a little more to fill it.
I didn't say I had any concerns about fuel mileage Chump. Your comprehension level sucks like a rebel
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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Just going to and from work and staying in fifth gear going sixty or sixtyfive I get about 42 Mpg. Thats with several stop lights and seldom getting horsey with the throttle. Looking forward when the weather warms up going on a longer trip using sixth gear on the interstate and see what it gets then.
 
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