MPG question
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 626
Likes: 2
From: The Coma
MPG question
Hey, I have a question about mileage before VS after pipe swap. It's certainly not life or death and I'm not stressing over it, just curious.
I swapped from my old Rush slip ons with 1.75" baffles to a Rush 2:1 system (haven't had the bike tuned yet) and I noticed a pretty big change in my MPG, as in I'm burning through a tank if gas much faster now. I expected some difference, but not this much. By the way, I have had a Stage 1 intake and XiEDs on the bike since before the swap.
Is this typical or is it symptomatic of something else?
Thanks
I swapped from my old Rush slip ons with 1.75" baffles to a Rush 2:1 system (haven't had the bike tuned yet) and I noticed a pretty big change in my MPG, as in I'm burning through a tank if gas much faster now. I expected some difference, but not this much. By the way, I have had a Stage 1 intake and XiEDs on the bike since before the swap.
Is this typical or is it symptomatic of something else?
Thanks
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 626
Likes: 2
From: The Coma
Due to weather, I've only had a chance to ride it to work once since I did the swap, so I don't have any concrete numbers, I just noticed when I got home that I definitely burned more gas than I did before. It'll probably be dry enough to ride in the next day or two and I'll get a better idea.
I have never trusted the gauge (especially since I have a tank lift), but I was surprised that I used as much gas as I did. I'll post with some numbers when I can, if that'll help to tell if this is atypical.
I have never trusted the gauge (especially since I have a tank lift), but I was surprised that I used as much gas as I did. I'll post with some numbers when I can, if that'll help to tell if this is atypical.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 205
Likes: 2
From: Fort Collins
I definitely wouldn't worry too much till you ride it more, and/or get a tune. Unless you are having serious popping or backfiring.
I want to see some more pics of it on your bike though! I'm considering that pipe in black for mine, I run saddlebags too and think it looks good with the bags. What size baffle did you get and how loud is it?
I want to see some more pics of it on your bike though! I'm considering that pipe in black for mine, I run saddlebags too and think it looks good with the bags. What size baffle did you get and how loud is it?
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 626
Likes: 2
From: The Coma
My only other question would be for the guys that are more knowledgable of the fuel systems in the TC motors: would a decrease in mileage be symptomatic of anything in particular? Or would it just be a byproduct of the fact that the bike is now exhausting more - for lack of a better word -efficiently and performing stronger, so the EFI is just feeding more fuel to keep up?
@Slozomby, I hear you on that. I've definitely found myself twisting it more I see what she's got now. So I'm sure that's probably part of it, haha!
@justintyme, I have only put less than about 30 miles on with this pipe and I already know that love it! It flows nice with the lines of the frame and the swing arm and it sits nicely under the bags. The full length heat shields make it look beefier and smooth. It's a good looking pipe.
As for performance, I instantly felt it pulling a bit more. Like I said, it's not tuned for the pipe, so I know I can get even more out of it too.
As for sound, I have the 2.5" baffle and it rumbles at idle and really growls under throttle. The best I can describe how it sounds is to say it's like a hot rod. Deep rumble with a thick, full note - not at all crackly. I haven't experienced any exaggerated popping either, even under rapid deceleration or engine braking. I'll post a video when I get a chance, so you can check it out.
(Sorry if I got a little abstract on the sound description, I sell guitar pickups for a living and I always have to come up with subjective words to describe sounds. Haha!)
@Slozomby, I hear you on that. I've definitely found myself twisting it more I see what she's got now. So I'm sure that's probably part of it, haha!
@justintyme, I have only put less than about 30 miles on with this pipe and I already know that love it! It flows nice with the lines of the frame and the swing arm and it sits nicely under the bags. The full length heat shields make it look beefier and smooth. It's a good looking pipe.
As for performance, I instantly felt it pulling a bit more. Like I said, it's not tuned for the pipe, so I know I can get even more out of it too.
As for sound, I have the 2.5" baffle and it rumbles at idle and really growls under throttle. The best I can describe how it sounds is to say it's like a hot rod. Deep rumble with a thick, full note - not at all crackly. I haven't experienced any exaggerated popping either, even under rapid deceleration or engine braking. I'll post a video when I get a chance, so you can check it out.
(Sorry if I got a little abstract on the sound description, I sell guitar pickups for a living and I always have to come up with subjective words to describe sounds. Haha!)
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,250
Likes: 36
From: Montana
I have a stage one setup with bubs straightaway pipes, and heavy breather air cleaner and after market tuning box. (terry's components unit). I just put in a crane 310-2 cam and still get 41 mpg. if your getting much less then about 36 - 37 mpg I would suggest having some kind of a tune done or getting a better map for the bike. I get about 36 when its cold out ( 30s to low 40.s) after that mileage goes way up.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 205
Likes: 2
From: Fort Collins
My only other question would be for the guys that are more knowledgable of the fuel systems in the TC motors: would a decrease in mileage be symptomatic of anything in particular? Or would it just be a byproduct of the fact that the bike is now exhausting more - for lack of a better word -efficiently and performing stronger, so the EFI is just feeding more fuel to keep up?
@Slozomby, I hear you on that. I've definitely found myself twisting it more I see what she's got now. So I'm sure that's probably part of it, haha!
@justintyme, I have only put less than about 30 miles on with this pipe and I already know that love it! It flows nice with the lines of the frame and the swing arm and it sits nicely under the bags. The full length heat shields make it look beefier and smooth. It's a good looking pipe.
As for performance, I instantly felt it pulling a bit more. Like I said, it's not tuned for the pipe, so I know I can get even more out of it too.
As for sound, I have the 2.5" baffle and it rumbles at idle and really growls under throttle. The best I can describe how it sounds is to say it's like a hot rod. Deep rumble with a thick, full note - not at all crackly. I haven't experienced any exaggerated popping either, even under rapid deceleration or engine braking. I'll post a video when I get a chance, so you can check it out.
(Sorry if I got a little abstract on the sound description, I sell guitar pickups for a living and I always have to come up with subjective words to describe sounds. Haha!)
@Slozomby, I hear you on that. I've definitely found myself twisting it more I see what she's got now. So I'm sure that's probably part of it, haha!
@justintyme, I have only put less than about 30 miles on with this pipe and I already know that love it! It flows nice with the lines of the frame and the swing arm and it sits nicely under the bags. The full length heat shields make it look beefier and smooth. It's a good looking pipe.
As for performance, I instantly felt it pulling a bit more. Like I said, it's not tuned for the pipe, so I know I can get even more out of it too.
As for sound, I have the 2.5" baffle and it rumbles at idle and really growls under throttle. The best I can describe how it sounds is to say it's like a hot rod. Deep rumble with a thick, full note - not at all crackly. I haven't experienced any exaggerated popping either, even under rapid deceleration or engine braking. I'll post a video when I get a chance, so you can check it out.
(Sorry if I got a little abstract on the sound description, I sell guitar pickups for a living and I always have to come up with subjective words to describe sounds. Haha!)
Thanks, its a great description, and I look forward to the video!