I am considering converting my 2014 Iron to a 1275. My only hesitation is a significant loss in real world fuel mileage. As it stands now, I have already done a stage 1 and am quite happy with Betty's performance. She does pretty much anything I ask of her including two up riding with my daughter on the back (to be fair she only weighs 70 lbs) and I average 50-52 mpg which is important with only having 3.3 gal to work with.

Reading through my post it sounds like I don't necessarily need the 1275, but honestly part of my considering to do the 1275 is just because I love turning a wrench on Betty and making improvements.

Anyone have some real world fuel mileage after the conversion?

 

I'm looking to do the same thing to mine. what seat do you have on your bike in your pic?

 

It's a Mustang Fastback. Huge improvement over stock, but for me it's only good for about 2-3 hours. I'm looking at C&C seats for a replacement.

 

I have a 1250 and I get between 48 to 50 and that's with some 75 mph runs on the interstate. I'm happy.

 

On my 2002 I average better mileage as a 1250 than I did an 883. I upped the gearing to be more towards the 1200 than original. It's in the 45-50 range consistently (47.8mpg today actually) and a high of 53 in perfect conditions.

Doesnt peak as high as my 883 did but I would say I do average better overall by having more power and higher gearing. It's more suited to my style.

 

With the kit and proper gearing, no reason you shouldn't still sit in the 50's for MPG.

 

I am getting a small increase in fuel range 1275 Hammer cam Patriot Defender 2>1 pipes

 

I'm getting about 4 miles a gallon when I'm wfo bahahaha

 

For me engine upgrades have always reduced my fuel mileage...but I get where I'm going a lot faster!

 

I still get 100 miles out of my 2.3 gallon tank (after 1250 conversion). I fill up on the hundred mile marks.