Mpg
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 779
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From: Fredericksburg, VA
Wish I knew what was wrong with mine then... Usually about 34-36 MPG and that's interstate w/ Cruise at 73-75.........
Its actually cheaper for me to drive my car... I get 33 MPG in my Kia Rio and only have to put in 87 octane (which is about $0.60 cheaper a gallon)...
Its actually cheaper for me to drive my car... I get 33 MPG in my Kia Rio and only have to put in 87 octane (which is about $0.60 cheaper a gallon)...
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,630
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From: Mountain West, Big Sky Country
my recommendation, check the accuracy of your speedo. HD is bad about being off 3 to 5% and when corrected your mpg will drop to around 40, like most HD tourers. then add and enrichment device to cool the bike off and it will decline some more
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 830
Likes: 121
From: Hill Country, Tx
I'm sorry but I have to call BS on all the 50 mpg statements. Calibrate your speedo and you will not be getting that kind of mpg unless you are running all downhill or are running extremely lean. When I had my speedo calibrated my mpg went down a good bit. I averaged a little over 36 mpg over 2400+ miles on a trip last year. That included interstate at 75-80, 2 lane highway and passing through towns.
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 5,803
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From: SE Louisiana
I'm sorry but I have to call BS on all the 50 mpg statements. Calibrate your speedo and you will not be getting that kind of mpg unless you are running all downhill or are running extremely lean. When I had my speedo calibrated my mpg went down a good bit. I averaged a little over 36 mpg over 2400+ miles on a trip last year. That included interstate at 75-80, 2 lane highway and passing through towns.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 129
Likes: 4
From: sprague wa
Ok I took a 400 mile trip and checked it and I am getting 45.2 sounds little better
I I was liking the 50 mpg but 45 is more like the rest of you so yeah sorry for the false estimation on my part
I I was liking the 50 mpg but 45 is more like the rest of you so yeah sorry for the false estimation on my part
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 830
Likes: 121
From: Hill Country, Tx
Really I consider 36 mpg not too bad on my modded engine running at the speeds I was running. Had my bike retuned and will see what it does this year over 3000 + miles.
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 651
Likes: 72
From: Harleysville, PA
Stage I was getting 44.5 mpg, after Stage II now I'm getting best 39.8 mpg.
A trade off for more power, it's definitely worth it IMHO.
B Bop
2012 FLHR (Road King) Ember Red Sunglo & Merlo (stage II)
Cruise Control, ABS, Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced Spoke Tubeless Wheels, Security Package, Saddle Bag LED Lid Spoilers, and an array of accessories that enhances nostalgic appearance & blood curdling performance.
It seems that perfection is reached not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
A trade off for more power, it's definitely worth it IMHO.
B Bop
2012 FLHR (Road King) Ember Red Sunglo & Merlo (stage II)
Cruise Control, ABS, Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced Spoke Tubeless Wheels, Security Package, Saddle Bag LED Lid Spoilers, and an array of accessories that enhances nostalgic appearance & blood curdling performance.
It seems that perfection is reached not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 35
Likes: 8
From: Alberta
2016 Limited. Canadian Bike. July trip to Yellowstone and Beartooth pass. From Lethbridge Alberta down: avg 44 U.S. mpg. Total trip down and back up with a week of scooting around: 52 U.S. mpg. Likely from a lot of low speed days in the park. About a 3200km trip (1988mile)