38 mpg - pretty good?
RE: 38 mpg - pretty good?
That is about all I get on my 2007 FXDSE, but I do tend to ride in alot of traffic, on the open road I "ASSUME" it gets a little better, but I can't prove it since on the open road I cruise at about 80mph.
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RE: 38 mpg - pretty good?
My wife's Deluxe gets 47-48...your 38 sounds a little low...
My RK gets 42-45 mpg. It's 95" w/cams and head work..
Take it to a indy with a good dyno and I am willing to bet you will be in the mid 40's....
My RK gets 42-45 mpg. It's 95" w/cams and head work..
Take it to a indy with a good dyno and I am willing to bet you will be in the mid 40's....
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RE: 38 mpg - pretty good?
Getting 46mpg with 103.
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RE: 38 mpg - pretty good?
On my '85, 4 speed, 80 ci, I average about 50-60 mpg.
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RE: 38 mpg - pretty good?
Guess it depends on what you're riding on. The '08 Sportster is supposed to get 50mpg after break in. My '08 Super Glide Custom is about 40mpg, 1200 miles on the clock, Amsoil in all holes, mostly city driving.