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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 05:40 AM
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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.
 
Old Nov 4, 2014 | 10:38 AM
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That seems really low. Here's a log I ran back in 2010, and added to in 2012 even with the engine mods:

 

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This may be a sensitive topic - what do yall think about electric harley motorcycles? (be nice please)
 
Old Nov 4, 2014 | 02:24 PM
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This may be a sensitive topic - what do yall think about electric harley motorcycles? (be nice please)

 
Old Nov 4, 2014 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sharkmotorcycleaudio
This may be a sensitive topic - what do yall think about electric harley motorcycles? (be nice please)
I think I can't work out the mpg on my E6B.
 
Old Nov 4, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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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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