54 mpg???
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Road Captain
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From: Maryland
54 mpg???
Is anyone getting the advertised 54 mpg with their 11 or newer 96 Ultra? How about even close? I am averaging 36 mpg... I do not ride like a mad man nor a puss, just your average rider.
On my 03 RKC I was averaging 45 mpg with the 88 and that was riding 2 up the majority of the time. I don't care if I ride 2 up or solo I am getting 36 mpg. I could go farther on my 5 gal tank than I can on my 6 gal tank. I am getting tired of pulling up to the pump every time I ride...
On my 03 RKC I was averaging 45 mpg with the 88 and that was riding 2 up the majority of the time. I don't care if I ride 2 up or solo I am getting 36 mpg. I could go farther on my 5 gal tank than I can on my 6 gal tank. I am getting tired of pulling up to the pump every time I ride...
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Road Captain
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From: Maryland
It not about going fast it's about going far...farther. I really did not think I made any "performance" mods, certainly nothing more than on my 03 RKC. had same setup on RK just different slipons and no CAT in head pipe.
Road Warrior
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From: Oh
It's all in the tune. In your case you didn't get one. This is one of the reasons you should dyno tune your bike for YOUR riding habits. I can get 51 MPG if I use cruise control at 55 MPH, averaging 42-46 but, I am a lighter bike and you are pushing more air.
Road Captain
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From: Florida
really your not that far off, with my setup i get around 40-42
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Mount Airy, MD
50+ mpg's will never happen, even with a good tune. Also note, running the bike over 2900 rpms in 6th gear will severely impact your gas mileage results.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Sioux Center, Iowa
We just did the Stage I with Rhinehart Tru Duals on our '12 Ultra. We were getting a little better than 50mpg in the Black Hills last weekend. On the return trip across South Dakota in the wind, we were getting in the high 30's running 75-80 mph. Speed makes the difference. Love the 6 gallon tank and the range setting on the odometer.