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Apr 1, 2008 | 04:09 PM

#41

rocknrod

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From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)

RE: mpg question

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ORIGINAL: Richard

Here's what I get, an azz load of enjoyment and a grin that last about a week and a half, then I fill up...
Mileage... Who Cares... Figure the 13 or so bucks is a real cheap thrill ride...

Amen bro.
It is what it is...

Apr 1, 2008 | 04:47 PM

#42

hittman

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From: Wild&Wonderful West Virginia

RE: mpg question

I get between 42 and 48 all the time.

Apr 1, 2008 | 05:26 PM

#43

TRS_2000FLHRCI

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From: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

RE: mpg question

On my 2000 RK Classic I average around 45 around town. I just checked it two weeks ago with highway miles and got 50.0 . A good friend of mine has a '96 RK and an '89 Heritage and both gets around 42. I'm not sure why mine gets such good mileage but I'm sure not complaining. I do ride pretty easy and I weight about 150.

Apr 1, 2008 | 11:23 PM

#44

PRrdglide

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From: Ft. Myers

RE: mpg question

Some of the gas stations around here have on their pump less than 10% ethanol That will drop your millage. I use premium gas BP Shell Sonoco.

Apr 2, 2008 | 01:12 AM

#45

greg09997

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From: Portland, OR

RE: mpg question

In 11,000 miles, I've only had one tank where I got less than 41mpg. Hwy going 70-85 I usually get 44-48 mpg.

Apr 2, 2008 | 12:31 PM

#46

WildBill2566

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From: Manningtree, England

RE: mpg question

Over the last 700 miles I have averaged a tad over 40 mpg(US). Thats a mix of just about any riding you care to mention.

Apr 2, 2008 | 12:34 PM

#47

madurodave

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RE: mpg question

I have the 110. I ride very hard, 2-up, and get 40 mpg average.

I am not sure what I do different. I am definitely not easy on the bike!

Apr 2, 2008 | 12:36 PM

#48

CSI

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RE: mpg question

Last tank was nearly all in-town driving, and I got 34 mpg

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Apr 2, 2008 | 01:38 PM

#49

Abnmarine

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From: Oahu, Hawaii

RE: mpg question

I averaged 49 mpg while riding the BRP. I keep the rpms between 1800-2400 rpms for most of it. Not trying to get the mileage but we went slow to enjoy the scenery.

Apr 2, 2008 | 02:13 PM

#50

iclick

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From: Baton Rouge, LA

RE: mpg question

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ORIGINAL: angelina78

i read here where some get 49mpg. even before the stage 1 the best i could get is 35mpg. after stage 1 hasn't changed much.

those of you who are getting +40mpg what are your riding habits.

Mileage will vary greatly based on temperature, wind direction, speed, and riding habits. Although I routinely got >50mpg on my old Evo RK, I don't think TC's can break the 50mpg barrier without help, like a strong headwind. I check mileage at every fill-up, and here's what I typically get:

Backroads, ~55mph, no cold starts, little or no traffic: 50 mpg
Backroads, 65mph: 47 mpg
Interstate, 75-80mph: 42-43 mpg
City, numerous cold starts: 38-40 mpg.

Cold starts kill mileage, as the air-cooled engine takes forever to warm up thoroughly which keeps the EFI in a richer mode longer. Start, ride a while, then stop for 30 min. and the bike must go through another cold-to-hot transition. It cools down much faster than it heats up, which compounds the problem.

Check out this thread and read my long-winded post (21st message from the top) with the map attachment. It describes how I've tweaked my PCIII to get better mileage without adverse side-effects:

https://www.hdforums.com/m_2893742/tm.htm

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