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Grand HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Lake of the Ozarks
I've rode with so many people on Sportsters over the years I got used to stopping for fuel every 100 miles. It's burned into my brain, I even do it when traveling alone on a touring bike. Gas, cold drink, bathroom, and hit the road again.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 689
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From: Kansas
Same here. I used to stop every 120 miles for fuel when I had 2018 FXBB with 3.5 gallon tank. I still do the same after riding touring. Maybe getting older so need to pee more often.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,952
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From: South Florida (Ft Myers area)
If you want new 2021, the choices for Harley Softails with 5 gallon tank are, Heritage Classic, Fat Boy, Softail Slim & LowRider S. Pan Am with 5.6 gallon tank and estimated 46MPG average should do 250+ miles, but many Adventure type motorcycles get some good ranges, several over 300 miles IIRC.
Trust me, I know your pain, one reason I have 2 motorcycles now. Either this afternoon or tomorrow will be my first stop for fuel this week after topping both off over the weekend. Aftermarket or custom large tank fabricate, maybe something like a fuel cell on a tour pak mount, though usually no big deal to stop everyday or day and a 1/2. You might work something out to get a dealer to swap to a larger tank on a compatible bike with the small tank.
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2nd Gear
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 6
Likes: 1
From: Lower Shore
Still plenty around with the 4.5 gallon. Maybe new left overs, too.
If you want new 2021, the choices for Harley Softails with 5 gallon tank are, Heritage Classic, Fat Boy, Softail Slim & LowRider S. Pan Am with 5.6 gallon tank and estimated 46MPG average should do 250+ miles, but many Adventure type motorcycles get some good ranges, several over 300 miles IIRC.
Trust me, I know your pain, one reason I have 2 motorcycles now. Either this afternoon or tomorrow will be my first stop for fuel this week after topping both off over the weekend. Aftermarket or custom large tank fabricate, maybe something like a fuel cell on a tour pak mount, though usually no big deal to stop everyday or day and a 1/2. You might work something out to get a dealer to swap to a larger tank on a compatible bike with the small tank.
If you want new 2021, the choices for Harley Softails with 5 gallon tank are, Heritage Classic, Fat Boy, Softail Slim & LowRider S. Pan Am with 5.6 gallon tank and estimated 46MPG average should do 250+ miles, but many Adventure type motorcycles get some good ranges, several over 300 miles IIRC.
Trust me, I know your pain, one reason I have 2 motorcycles now. Either this afternoon or tomorrow will be my first stop for fuel this week after topping both off over the weekend. Aftermarket or custom large tank fabricate, maybe something like a fuel cell on a tour pak mount, though usually no big deal to stop everyday or day and a 1/2. You might work something out to get a dealer to swap to a larger tank on a compatible bike with the small tank.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Driftless Area
I never minded traveling with guys on Sportys. When it starts getting really hot, stops every 100 miles or so is nice.
Besides...anybody that rides a Sporty to Sturgis and home again is probably a good one to have your back.
Besides...anybody that rides a Sporty to Sturgis and home again is probably a good one to have your back.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Lake of the Ozarks
I'm only kidding. I have a Sportster myself, in the shed.
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2nd Gear
Joined: May 2021
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From: Lower Shore
its in 55mile steps.
its just a pain to have to gas up every day
yeah i know, im being picky
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From: Driftless Area
Now, of course, her Dyna gets better mileage than my bagger.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: iowa
If you are going to commute to work most days to work on the bike a touring bike really would be best choice for that distance.
You will need storage space for rain gear, cool weather,cold weather and everything needed for work lunchbox safety gear.
If you are just riding to work occasionally then you can pick only the gear needed for that day..
Even with the 6 gallon tank filling only gets me 5.5 gallons so if I don't joyride every 3 days I need to fill for my 35 mile each way commute.
You will need storage space for rain gear, cool weather,cold weather and everything needed for work lunchbox safety gear.
If you are just riding to work occasionally then you can pick only the gear needed for that day..
Even with the 6 gallon tank filling only gets me 5.5 gallons so if I don't joyride every 3 days I need to fill for my 35 mile each way commute.