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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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I've been thinking that my gas mileage has been on the low side and now after reading these responses, I'm sure of it! My 03 ultra gets about 32-34 mpg around town. I use Chevron gas. It has a 5 gallon tank and light comes on around 160 miles. Highway miles go up to about 40-42 mpg. I've been looking into how I might be able to boost that number. I think I'll switch to Shell gas and see what happens.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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38 low end 46 high. I lost a gallon or 2mpg. after the SERT and Dyno-tune but well worth the sacrifice.Running cooler and soooo much more zip. I imagine I'm cranking on the throttle a little more too.Rear tires probably won't last quite as long either.Oh Well.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Doesn't seem to matter how I ride, I get between 42-45 mpg. Go figure.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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I've been doing long runs from central to southern California, 280 miles and am getting a consistant 45 MPG. And that's over the Grape Vine for those in the know.
 
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