42mpg today
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Missoula, MT
42mpg today
Went for a ride today with the missoula harley owners group and bikers against bullies awarness group. First time out after competing both cruising tune and richer tune. 12.8 to 13.2 left the richer tune in it. Wasn't planning on going last min thing. After doing some guesswork math at the pump was around 42 mpg 76 miles could only get 1.8 in the tank. I was stoked. Before the tuner had stage 1 ecm downloader got 35 at most if I was under 80 mph. Now got Andrews 26 cams off with auto tune and bassani road rage.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2014
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From: Triune, TN
I have done a lot of work to my bike. Increased compression, cams, headwork, 54mm Throttlebody, 4.9 injectors. The bike has 118 HP and 118 torque and it averages 42 to 43 mpg unless I ride it really hard. As a Stage 2 with 92 HP it averaged 35 to 36 mpg. Don't make sense but I like it
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Omaha
I'm only at a stage 1 with a V&H Fuel Pak and on back road rides @ 55-60 mph I generally get around 40-42 mpg.
Around town I get pretty much 35-38 mpg.
On the open highway at 75 mph it's 36-38 mpg.
Of course the wind plays a huge role and at 75 mph I have gotten 40+ mpg with the wind at my back and 35- mpg with the wind in my face.
Also, I'm generally not hard on the throttle either.
Around town I get pretty much 35-38 mpg.
On the open highway at 75 mph it's 36-38 mpg.
Of course the wind plays a huge role and at 75 mph I have gotten 40+ mpg with the wind at my back and 35- mpg with the wind in my face.
Also, I'm generally not hard on the throttle either.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Sunshine State
Same here, cam, tuner, dyno, stage 2. It's that federal emission regulation on the stock setup holding it back. Scoot runs and the mpg is a tad above 40 unless I'm runnin it hard.
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
same here,, since I added the 26's and had the SERT tweaked, back in 09,, I always get between 41-44 (putting around)- 44-47 (on the road) ... Always a bit lower when I have to use Ethanol gas which is not very often here in our area...
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2014
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From: Triune, TN
Agreed with lower milage with E10. Non ethanol gas is readily available here and that's all I run. Had to use E10 for two refils on a road trip and noticed about 20 miles less per tank.
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From: Seattle area
Interesting reports.
My 2008 Heritage, is stage one, with V&H fuel pak.
I do not ride hard, and always ride single.
Recent trip included one mountain pass
Filled the tank 6-times, I did an average of 47.3
This was all hwy. miles and almost never over the posted speed limits.
Not sure of the average mph, but I would guess 50, as I was on a freeway for only about 150-miles.
No wind, but lots of rain.
Also, I would never plan my gas stops on 47.3/mpg
My 2008 Heritage, is stage one, with V&H fuel pak.
I do not ride hard, and always ride single.
Recent trip included one mountain pass
Filled the tank 6-times, I did an average of 47.3
This was all hwy. miles and almost never over the posted speed limits.
Not sure of the average mph, but I would guess 50, as I was on a freeway for only about 150-miles.
No wind, but lots of rain.
Also, I would never plan my gas stops on 47.3/mpg
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