2008 XL1200C Gas Mileage
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40+ mpg in town for an EFI Sportster is NORMAL. Carbs generally get better mileage, especially if they're tuned right. State of tune, riding condition, and riding habits are what affects MPG.
Teek
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Last edited by Teek; Aug 27, 2008 at 06:27 PM.
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Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply! I am going to try shifting at the high end of the RPM range and see what happens. I will post the results in a few weeks. Anyone have any increase in mileage after doing upgrades to exhaust system ?
Appreciate the help!
-Rick
Appreciate the help!
-Rick
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From: Fort Worth, TX
Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply! I am going to try shifting at the high end of the RPM range and see what happens. I will post the results in a few weeks. Anyone have any increase in mileage after doing upgrades to exhaust system ?
Appreciate the help!
-Rick
Appreciate the help!
-Rick
Changing up the exhaust/intake/mapping is very expensive and even if you did see a slight increase in fuel economy, it would take you a LOOOONG time to recoup your losses from doing the mods in the first place.
My advice is to keep it stock, but twist the throttle occasionally, because both you and your Sporty will be happy! 1st gear, keep it under 35 before shifting into 2d. 2d gear keep it somewhere under 65 mph before going to 3d! I have no idea where the rev limiter is for 3rd, 4th or 5th. Make sure the engine is at full operational temperature when you do this, though....
Teek
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I just bought my 2008 XL1200C about a month ago. I've got about 500 miles on it, and the fuel light comes on at about 126-130 miles. The fuel light is supposed to come on with a gallon left in the tank, but when I fill up, I am only putting in an average of 3.0 gallons. I was going to have the dealer look at it when I take it in for the 1000 mile service, but I don't think there is much they can do to get it to be more accurate.
It's the first bike I've owned that has actually had a fuel light, and the light is actually kind of annoying.
I'm averaging 47mpg (30% city riding, 70% highway riding).
It's the first bike I've owned that has actually had a fuel light, and the light is actually kind of annoying.
I'm averaging 47mpg (30% city riding, 70% highway riding).
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I just bought my 2008 XL1200C about a month ago. I've got about 500 miles on it, and the fuel light comes on at about 126-130 miles. The fuel light is supposed to come on with a gallon left in the tank, but when I fill up, I am only putting in an average of 3.0 gallons. I was going to have the dealer look at it when I take it in for the 1000 mile service, but I don't think there is much they can do to get it to be more accurate.
It's the first bike I've owned that has actually had a fuel light, and the light is actually kind of annoying.
I'm averaging 47mpg (30% city riding, 70% highway riding).
It's the first bike I've owned that has actually had a fuel light, and the light is actually kind of annoying.
I'm averaging 47mpg (30% city riding, 70% highway riding).