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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 01:19 PM
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This is 3 fold
1. What set up and sportster ( yr model mods ect )
2. what mpg are you getting
3. how do you keep track

Mine 1. 2012 xL1200c se slip ons k&n filter power vision progressive hd fork springs progressive 444 rear shocks galfer steel braided brake lines f/r
2. 32mpg
3. I use the power vision as a gage for rpm volts engine temp and mpg
 

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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 02:43 PM
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1. 2002 120hp Hammer 1250

2. No idea

3. I don’t keep track. No fuel gauge or speedo
 
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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 02:56 PM
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I have here a 2008 Custom that I converted to a trike. It is now about 200lbs heavier. That machine gets around 120 miles to the warning light so will do about 160 to 170 on a full tank.

How are you only able to get 144 miles from a tank full? How much do you weigh? What is your riding style?

Me I have a 2017 XL1200T, Khrome Werks slipons, Screamin' Eagle A/C
45 mpg (US) 54mpg (UK)
Do the maths when I fill up.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 03:04 PM
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Thanks pretty darn low. I have a stage 1 SE slips 636 intake from DK Customs and I'm getting 53 mpg. When I'm in crazy mode and run hard around 47 48
 
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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 03:06 PM
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1. 2013 XL1200C engine all stock. Power Vision tuned.
2. In 2020 I have averaged 51.16 mpg
3. I keep data from every fill-up in an Excel Spreadsheet
 
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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 03:27 PM
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Like to know how you guys get such great mpg since new harley states 36mpg
 
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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 04:43 PM
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Harley show MPG of 48 for 1200 Sportsters, 51 for the 883.

Even the 117 CI CVO Limited HD shows as 41mpg
 
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1. 2003 XL1200S
2. Screamin Eagle slip on Mufflers & Screamin Eagle Air Filter/plate with Modified CV Carb.
3. 50-58 MPG depending on how hard I twist the throttle or if I am just cruzen along at 55 mph with a steady throttle.
4. Divide # of gallons at fill-up into miles driven.
 
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Originally Posted by coolbreeze3646
1. 2003 XL1200S
2. Screamin Eagle slip on Mufflers & Screamin Eagle Air Filter/plate with Modified CV Carb.
3. 50-58 MPG depending on how hard I twist the throttle or if I am just cruzen along at 55 mph with a steady throttle.
4. Divide # of gallons at fill-up into miles driven.
55mph? You must be in the northeast? Out here the posted speed limit is 75mph i go though speed traps 85mph with out worry
 
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1. 2011 XL1200C stage 1 (dealer flash), stock headers and SE slips. I have a detach windshield I use most of the time.
2. 45 mpg at mostly 70 mph on hwy
3. Calc when I get gas. Miles ridden by gallons at fill up.
 
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