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My 07 Ultra never went much above 25 Mpg. And I'm not a fast rider nor am I a heavy guy with just shy of 80kg.
Screens are like sails and need a lot of oomph to push trough the wind. The bike itself if heavier too. How many miles has it done? If less than, say, 7-10K you will find a little improvement due to the bike not having run in completely yet but, if you are looking at getting 45-50mpg out of an Ultra you better start looking at moving to a place where all roads are going downhill or you may have to wait a long time.
Have to disagree with you. I also have an 07 Ultra, and road two up and got 45-50 with it. I get about 33 with the sidecar on and a passage and ton of gear. Something wrong with your bike.
25 MPG on a FL Harley means there is something wrong with your fueling or your drivetrain. 05 Roadking, 45 mpg. 98 road king, with windshield, 42mpg. 00 Springer, carbed, 40 MPG... that's mixed city and highway...
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