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Oct 28, 2010 | 04:56 PM

vascik883

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What's your fuel Milage???

I typically fill up when I hit the 150 mile mark on my 'trip A'. Usually, that's a pretty empty take but does anyone get better milage? I have aftermarket exahust, a power commander and drive mostly highway at reasonable speeds but am always looking to improve milage.

On a similar note, what types of products are available for fuel system cleaners for Harleys?

Oct 28, 2010 | 05:00 PM

IronAss

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I have an 88" TC with a carb and can go about 200 miles before I hit reserve.

Edit....Only mods are SE high flow AC and Thunderheaders.

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Oct 28, 2010 | 05:12 PM

Gman in NC

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I'm running a '09' 96" with SE intake, PC-V and Rush slip-ons. I normally run between 170 and 180 miles before I get a 'low fuel' light. Then I take four gallons to fill back up.

Oct 28, 2010 | 05:42 PM

wheel752

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It's crazy..butt...stock 88 TC...new out of the box. I got 35 mpg......95 in. 575 cams. headwork..forged 10:1 pistons....35mpg....now 103in..same cams and 10:1 flatops.....you guessed it 35mpg...
Pulling the trailer...80 mph...2 up....it can go down to 25mpg....

Oct 28, 2010 | 06:26 PM

chrisangie

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35 city 42 hwy

Oct 28, 2010 | 08:53 PM

myfhfb06

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Generally around 40 mph but if I'm taking it easy running in 6th gear going 60-65 mph I've gotten around 48 mph

Oct 29, 2010 | 04:53 AM

Skitzer

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Haven't checked actual milage lately but I can go about 180 miles on both my bikes before pulling into a gas station. Even then I find I usually have almost a gallon left.

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Oct 29, 2010 | 08:21 AM

handyhoward

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'03... 88 TC... carbureted... stage one... V&H dual exhaust... 44mpg on average city and highway... hit reserve at 200... I know that I can go 221 combined miles and then I am pushing the bike... done it four times... yes with a reserve! My 5 gallon tank holds 5.27 gas station gallons when dead empty.