2014 Low Rider
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Western Australia
At worst l'm still getting at least 47 - 48 mpg. Just slightly better than l was getting from my 07 FXD.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Dark Side of the Moon
my math is wrong, but the fxdx i had , had a 4.9 gallon tank. i would get 170 and change before i needed to fill up. i never ran out of gas completely so it wasn't a problem. no math needed. now i have a 4.7 gallon tank. i can only go 138. but not really BECAUSE THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. yes around 37mpg. something still doesn't seem right. whatever thats my problem. and yes i have only owned harleys , my uncles, friends all HD. never had a problem. i used to get better mpg on my ironhead sporty.. yeah
But, as the HD Website states 43 MPG combined and we all know manufacturer figures are optimum conditions I would say the 37mpg you are getting is representative.
On mine I have averaged as stated before to 47.54MPG Imperial Gallon or 39.59MPG US Gallon.
I'm happy with my gas mileage as I don't ever expect to get factory condition economy.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Dark Side of the Moon
Is that Imperial or US Gallon? I'm guessing Imperial which is similar to my 47.54MPG Imperial Gallon average which is 39.59MPG US Gallon.
I know Australian's don't generally use gallons as like us Brits you use litres. But as a US gallon is smaller than other gallons it needs clarifying. 1 US gallon = about 3.8L while an imperial gallon = 4.55 L which does create some confusion when we talk about MPG.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: north Carolina
Best I've done is 46 US mpg that was riding 2 up with my girl on back roads following my parents so I was being very gentle. Normally I avg low 40s high 30s. That's ok by me I ride my bike hard, and my truck does 14.7 mpg so the bike is a nice break from that lol
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2014
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From: Illinois
I will use my LR to commute to work. I only have about 5-6 stop signs or traffic lights to hit before I get out of town. Most of my ride to work is open county roads with little to no traffic control devices. As long as I am not always on the throttle, I would expect MPG to be in the 40s.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Reading, PA
To those who have put apes on their LR, where did you get your cables and brake lines from? I have temporarily put a set of 10" bars on the stock riser setup until I make up my mind and figure out what set of 16" I want. I want to go ahead and order cables and lines and run them now so all I have to do is switch bars and risers in the future. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 534
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From: Western Australia
Is that Imperial or US Gallon? I'm guessing Imperial which is similar to my 47.54MPG Imperial Gallon average which is 39.59MPG US Gallon.
I know Australian's don't generally use gallons as like us Brits you use litres. But as a US gallon is smaller than other gallons it needs clarifying. 1 US gallon = about 3.8L while an imperial gallon = 4.55 L which does create some confusion when we talk about MPG.
I know Australian's don't generally use gallons as like us Brits you use litres. But as a US gallon is smaller than other gallons it needs clarifying. 1 US gallon = about 3.8L while an imperial gallon = 4.55 L which does create some confusion when we talk about MPG.
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From: Illinois
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
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Whatever savings results from the better fuel efficiency of bikes is quickly offset by other costs. Contrary to popular belief, saving money is not a good reason to own a bike.
OTOH, you could lower your grocery bill if you supplement your diet with bugs.
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From: Upstate New York