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Old May 19, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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You can try hooking the Power Commander up to your computer to make sure that it has not dropped the map (it happens). Also maybe replace your spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, clean your air filter, and anything that may be causing restrictions.
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 100th fatboy
by poor i mean i get bout 100-120 to a tank. my engine is stock
do you mean a full tank, 5 gals.? or when the light comes on. 3 1/2 gals, big difference.
Why don't U just say 20mpg or 35mpg and then other could see what U mean...

used to get 41 average, now with cams its about 38..
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by oct1949
do you mean a full tank, 5 gals.? or when the light comes on. 3 1/2 gals, big difference.
Why don't U just say 20mpg or 35mpg and then other could see what U mean...

used to get 41 average, now with cams its about 38..
Agreed +1 only I used to 41 and now with cams and exhaust 38/36/34 Depending on the day and how I feel fast or slow (aggressive or upstanding citizen).
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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That must be when the light comes on. Mine used to be like that 02 flstf, but there was only a gallon or two of gas to fill it back to full. Your tank is 5 gallons. Check next time you fill up. If you are really only getting that few miles on a full tank,something is seriously wrong. I would unhook the PC and ride a tank without it to see if it makes a difference.
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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I have a 2001 fatboy with longshots and K&N air filter stage 1 download. 47,000 miles and use to get 49 highway and 44 local put a PC III usb on it last month and lost those numbers. I have to really dial it in to get some of that back.....

 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by oct1949
do you mean a full tank, 5 gals.? or when the light comes on. 3 1/2 gals, big difference.
Why don't U just say 20mpg or 35mpg and then other could see what U mean...

used to get 41 average, now with cams its about 38..
When my light comes on it will only take 3-3.5 gals to fill, I ran it till it said I had 1 mile left and it took 3.8 to fill. take the amount of gas you put in and the miles it went and see what you are getting. I go from mid 40's to high 30's depends how much I twist the throttle
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by tk353
tail wind is the best way to get mileage.
I have had tail wind my entire life. Especially after a big dinner while I watch tv. It hasn't helped my milage on my bike or impressed my wife much.
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jefnightrain
I have had tail wind my entire life. Especially after a big dinner while I watch tv. It hasn't helped my milage on my bike or impressed my wife much.
i bet the dog liked it
 
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