My response was to another post a few above mine, the bigboys I was refering to are the 3 Dyna Wideglides I run with. They are getting low 40's and I am getting low 60's in m.p.g. so 60 miles farther on 3 gallons of gas makes a difference so my "peanut" tank isn't slowing us down at all.

 

None of you here with your 2000+ bikes have "Peanut tanks," haha. This is the real Peanut tank (2.2 gal):

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...Picture053.jpg

I hate the way you have to post pics on this site, such a PITA!

Anyway, with that 2.2 gal tank and all my motor work (carb'd Ironhead), the most I ever got was 76 miles before having to hit the reserve.

I just finished reassembly with a Nightster 3.2 gal tank, new paint, and smoothed rear fender. We will see if I can hit 120 miles now. Dunno:

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...dstang/018.jpg

 

Off topic but are those the Nelson-Rigg Silver Streak saddlebags on your Sportster? I just used mine for the first time on my Bonneville. Wow, they fit great and they're big too. Put the Silver Streak roll bag on too (it just clips to the saddle bags) and I had tons of room. Great bags for Sportsters and Bonnevilles.

 

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Originally Posted by nferr

Off topic but are those the Nelson-Rigg Silver Streak saddlebags on your Sportster? I just used mine for the first time on my Bonneville. Wow, they fit great and they're big too. Put the Silver Streak roll bag on too (it just clips to the saddle bags) and I had tons of room. Great bags for Sportsters and Bonnevilles.

Yea, those are the Nelson-riggs bags. Had them for about 2 years now.

 

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Originally Posted by AK_1200C

I have the 4.5gal tank. I go about 160mi and need fuel. (Not using the reserve) Also I have never seen my low fuel light, so I wouldn't rely on that alone. I don't think mine is working.

That would be because you don't have one! LOL! FI models only!

 

I'm with the dude who said "better start lookin for a gas station around 100 miles" rule of thumb. Best I got with mine is 120.

 

I have a 3.3 Gal. tank on my 03 and fuel up between 120 and 130 miles.

 

I agree. I can hardly do more than 100 miles with the nightster. It has V&H full system. Anyway it makes a big difference between tour and city usage. In the city i cant even reach 80 miles without fuel light popping!

 

I have a 2006 883XLC with a stage I and I only get 34 miles per gallon, and I am good for 120 miles before I HAVE to get gas. If I am on the freeway and I hit 120, I will switch it to reserve so I dont start to sputter in the next mile or two before I get to the next exit with services.

60 miles per gallon? on a sporty? I dont believe it. I get that on my Kawi, but the Sporty... no way.

 

If you are only getting 34 MPG with a 883 something isn't right, unless you do a lot of 'full throttle' runs or ride in heavy 'stop and go' traffic. Also, have you hooked up some gauges or had a dyno tune to verify what kind of A/F ratio you are running?

I have a 2005 1200C that is running Screamin' Eagle "SE" cams. These cams have a higher lift than the stock 1200 cams and flow more air/fuel than the stock setup. When my Harley mechanic friend installed the cams he also optimized the air/fuel mixture. Needless to say, the bike is kept in a very good state of tune.

The bike constantly gets 50+ MPG.

True, I live out in the country and don't do the 'stop and go' city traffic thing, and I also use the Sportster for it's intended use (cruising), so I don't abuse the throttle.

Just my opinion, but only 34 MPG with a Stage 1 883 just doesn't sound right.