Looking for better mpg
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Road Master
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From: Virginia
Looking for better mpg
I have several trips planned this summer and I would like to get more miles out of a tank of gas, mostly so I'm not always the first to need gas. Starting with a 2001 Electra Glide Standard, carbureted, Stage 1, Screamin' Eagle slip-ons. Currently getting 38 mpg with conservative throttle. Considering going back to stock mufflers and re-jetting back to original jets. Anybody had any luck retro-fitting back to stock?
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: oregon
You may pick up a couple miles per gallon by using an octane booster. Its hard to get quality gas with all the ethanol that's now added. My bike runs much better and is ping free using a booster. I picked up about 2 miles per gallon and can easily hit 40 mpg. 95", gear driven cams, fueling oil pump.
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Cruiser
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From: NB, Canada
I have a stock set up and get 50+ MPG. Can't beat that. Stock may not sound as nice, but you can't beat the fuel economy.
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