2014 Low Rider
#1011
03-23-2015, 06:17 AM
At worst l'm still getting at least 47 - 48 mpg. Just slightly better than l was getting from my 07 FXD.
#1012
03-23-2015, 08:47 AM
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.
#1013
03-23-2015, 08:51 AM
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.
#1014
03-23-2015, 09:01 AM
Road Warrior
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
#1015
03-23-2015, 12:11 PM
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.
#1016
03-23-2015, 08:09 PM
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.
#1017
03-24-2015, 02:05 AM
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.
#1018
03-24-2015, 06:33 PM
My take as well. I get at least twice the MPG from my motorcycles as I have from my cars.
#1019
03-24-2015, 08:41 PM
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.
