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Jan 15, 2010 | 04:14 PM

#11

bob2002

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From: Allentown,Pa.

A starting point would be get the O2 checked,it could be lean. I never dropped below 40 when my 09 was stock unless I was running over 80 MPH two up.

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Jan 15, 2010 | 05:30 PM

#12

twodollarbill

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From: Western Wisconsin

With that rpm range you are doing +75mph.
My baggers mileage suffers anytime over 70mph.
If I do 55mph to 62mph I can get 50 mile out of a gallon.

Jan 15, 2010 | 06:31 PM

#13

nvsteve

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From: Nevada

Quote:

Originally Posted by trackadaptor

No Tuner

Tires checked prior to each ride after 3 days - 36 F / 40 R 1 up 30% riding
38 F / 42 R 2 up 70% riding

Rider weight: 220 / Passenger: 120 max

I used to live a few miles from where you live and can probably guess where you ride most.
Given that, your mpg isn't that bad. However, on a trip you should easily get over 40mpg.
If not, I would consider a PCV or other tuner of your choice.

Jan 15, 2010 | 06:53 PM

#14

sandy6

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From: B.C. Canada

Anything above 30 is good as far as i am concerned. Never bought the thing to be worried about fuel consumption

Jan 15, 2010 | 07:54 PM

#15

BLKBAGGER

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From: El Cajon Ca.

I get 40 mpg while riding the freeway to work and back. I ride 70 mph not over not under. When i ride up in the mountains i get a little better as i am going a little slower. And the Ca. gas doesn't help anything. I would like to strangle the fools that mandate it.

Jan 15, 2010 | 07:57 PM

#16

Ronp42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by twodollarbill

With that rpm range you are doing +75mph.
My baggers mileage suffers anytime over 70mph.
If I do 55mph to 62mph I can get 50 mile out of a gallon.

+1 took the words out of my mouth. I get close to 50 cruising at 55 to 65 mph. The other thing I was thinking, Trash the pos Rinehart's and get FuelMoto's Jackpot's. Half the price and better sound...

Jan 15, 2010 | 08:03 PM

#17

CroK

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He also stated stage 1...

I believe that is air cleaner and exhaust.
More air and exhaust requires more fuel.
Cali fuel mix adds to that.
Sounds about right to me...

Jan 15, 2010 | 08:05 PM

#18

Ozoneman

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From: Indianapolis, IN

I get 36 on my bike. I don't understand how people get much more. I think it would run too hot if I tried to get better miles per gallon.

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Jan 15, 2010 | 08:43 PM

#19

bwana1

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From: TN

tuners, tire pressure, ethanol, B***S***! The right hand is 90% responsible for lower than expected gas milege. If you are running 75-80 mph you are going to get ~35 mpg. Drop the speed to 60-65 and watch your mpg climb to the mid 40s. Someone once told me that above 60mph, every increase of 10 mph will decrease your mpg ~ 17%. Do the math.

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