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May 10, 2008 | 02:25 PM

#31

Solitaree1

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RE: My MPG sucks

In the cooler months, before they switch to summer fuel formulation, I get about 37, after summer gets here and they make the switch, I get 40 to 42. I'm 200lbs, and ride it pretty gently most of the time.

May 11, 2008 | 11:12 AM

#32

joe297

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RE: My MPG sucks

That's the same MPG as I get with my '06 Street Bob. SERT, Rush slip-ons, & K&N intake. When new (stock) it had marginally lower highway miles (50) and slightly better city (43).

What's up with all the crappy gas mileage here? Aside from a major engine build it shouldn't be that low. Are you guys running it to redline every shift?

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ORIGINAL: AzDeuce

Fuel pak,stage 1 and BSS pipes. Just took a 162 mile ride and tank took 3.14 gallons. 51 mpg. Get 40-42 in town. Gas maybe different here in Az.??[&:]

May 11, 2008 | 12:07 PM

#33

towboattrash34

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RE: My MPG sucks

well i was getting 37 or so now i'm getting 45

May 11, 2008 | 01:19 PM

#34

EXAMMO

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RE: My MPG sucks

I am getting 42-44 with the Big Bore II kit and cams. Your numbers do seem low.

May 12, 2008 | 03:50 PM

#35

Wrong Way

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RE: My MPG sucks

I get right at 40 locally and 45-48 on trips.

May 12, 2008 | 08:22 PM

#36

08fattoy

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RE: My MPG sucks

08 fatboy
stage 1
v&h BSS
PCIII recommended map
35 MPG

May 12, 2008 | 08:41 PM

#37

Captain America

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RE: My MPG sucks

I got 45 when stock 20 years ago. The best I ever got was 50 mpg on one tank.

Nowadays, I get 39-40. Of course, the more I get into it, the worse it is.

Gas does vary from state to state too. I stay away from ethanol (Exxon 93 only).

May 12, 2008 | 08:57 PM

#38

wb0zrd

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RE: My MPG sucks

I don't think I have ever gotten below 42 mpg...usually it's about 45. I am not a hard rider, but I don't baby it either. Oh yah...'07 Heritage stage one setup, always burn 93 octain or better if they have it.

Paul in Colorado