My MPG sucks
Novice
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 22
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From: Mobile, AL
RE: My MPG sucks
I thought i was getting bad milage as well but i never watched it like a hawk. I have an 07 Heritage Classic.I filled her up with 93, set the speedo and made it to 180 miles before i needed to fill. By the reciept i had about a half gallon left before i stopped. Itreally doesdepend on how hard you ride cause i have definatly had to stop 40 or 50 miles short of that mark.
07 heritage classic
Stage1
V&H Big Shots Long
V&H Fuel Pack
07 heritage classic
Stage1
V&H Big Shots Long
V&H Fuel Pack
Novice
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 15
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RE: My MPG sucks
Just got my bike back a few weeks ago from the 20K service and I ran 30mpg on my last tank and I thought that was horrible. Bike runs great, stage 1, VH big shots, and a power commander. Thought that after the dealer had it I would get better milage. Will probably wait until I come back from Canada in a couple of weeks and see what I get on that trip before going back to HD.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 122
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From: Chicago
RE: My MPG sucks
I ride in all types of weather including weather in the low 30's, and get MPG between 30 and 40. Low 30's MPG in the cold weather and while driving in downtown Chicago, 35-41 MPG on the highway. This is with Arlen Ness Big Sucker air cleaner, Santee 50 Caliber pipes, and a Power Commander.
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 59
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From: 45 north of Boston, MA
RE: My MPG sucks
06 Electra Glide Classic 38 City 49 hiway, 11800 miles. 08 rocker c 37 City, no hiway as of yet. 1100 miles on it. Both engines are completely stock. Electra has SE II slip ons. Compared to the truck (13-15mpg,the bikes mileage is awesome.)
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 201
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RE: My MPG sucks
I get about 38mpg on surface street riding and high 40s on the roadtrips I have done which were 65 - 75mph riding. Bike has no perf mods. I used to havea Vstar 650 and the mileage is about the same. I just had the 1K service andam running Amsoil MCV in all three holes now. i do not expect themileage to change though.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 170
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From: Dardanelle Arkansas
RE: My MPG sucks
08 fatboy, V/H big Radius,fuel pack,Big sucker air cleaner and get about 40 MPG on open highway.
Of course that is using 6th gear and an even throttle.
Life is Hard. It's even harder when you are stupid!!!!
Of course that is using 6th gear and an even throttle.
Life is Hard. It's even harder when you are stupid!!!!
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 285
Likes: 3
From: Parkton,MD.
RE: My MPG sucks
I've only checked my mileage twice since I only have 1500 miles on 08 Heritage, when running the checks I was on theInterstate in 6th gear most of the time. First check was 39.8 mpg, second was 41.6 mpg.I hope as engine gets broken inI pick up a couple more mpgs.
2008 Heritage
K&N HI FLO AC
Rinehart Slip Ons
Sert, Dyno Tuned
2008 Heritage
K&N HI FLO AC
Rinehart Slip Ons
Sert, Dyno Tuned