Softtail Deluxe mpg
I noticed some of you say you use regular gas, our dealer told us to use only premium gas.
whats with that? I know you seasoned riders will be able to set me right on this one too.
whats with that? I know you seasoned riders will be able to set me right on this one too.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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My wife's 05 averages 46-48 followng me around..sometimes easy riding sometimes hard riding. On the Interstate, I set my cruise 75-78mph and she gets 48mpg.
I'm averaging 42mpg with 95" cams and PCIII...
I'm averaging 42mpg with 95" cams and PCIII...
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 517
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From: Nebraska
WHAT!!! Something is wrong IMO.
My 07 Heritage I get 45-50.
My 08 Cross Bones I get 42-47 (not really broken in yet).
My 06 Street Glide I got 47-52.
I don't drive it wide open, but I wouldn't say I baby any of my bikes either. I would say some of you have tuning issues.
Did I just read one of you get 22mpg?!?!?!? Dude, get your a@@ to the dealership tomorrow ASAP and find out what is wrong with your bike.
My 07 Heritage I get 45-50.
My 08 Cross Bones I get 42-47 (not really broken in yet).
My 06 Street Glide I got 47-52.
I don't drive it wide open, but I wouldn't say I baby any of my bikes either. I would say some of you have tuning issues.
Did I just read one of you get 22mpg?!?!?!? Dude, get your a@@ to the dealership tomorrow ASAP and find out what is wrong with your bike.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 458
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From: Indianapolis, IN
I did a long ride this past weekend. I had 184 miles on it and put 3.892 gallons back in it to fill it to the cap. It was mostly highway miles. I usually have to fill it up around 160 miles. This is after I put V&H BS Longs on and a stage 1 breather. When it was all stock I got around 150 to 170 miles on around 4 gallons of gas. I would say something isn't right with the way its tuned. In Indiana the lemon law states that if you have to take it back 3 times for the same problem, then you get a new vehicle. I would just challenge it till they fix it or you get a new bike!
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 212
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From: Melbourne, Australia
About 33mpg for me w/ a SE AC, V&H BR and SERT (dynoed). Best is about 46mpg on a highway ride, but i do most of my miles commuting in town.
Last edited by FXSTD.AU; Aug 30, 2008 at 07:48 AM.