Fuel Mileage
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Fuel Mileage
I have a 05 EG with just over 1000 miles. It has the stage 1 AC, SE Pipes and a dynojet kit. I runs fine except for a occasional cough when I start from Idle. What could cause this?
Also I have terrible gas mileage compared to my 94 EVO Softail Custom. I think I get about 35 miles to a gallon. What is the typical gas mileage for a EG equipped like mine??
glide
Also I have terrible gas mileage compared to my 94 EVO Softail Custom. I think I get about 35 miles to a gallon. What is the typical gas mileage for a EG equipped like mine??
glide
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RE: Fuel Mileage
Have been reluctant to post mileage numbers for my EG Classic FI, as they seem pretty high, but I have kept a pretty good record, and I'm getting between 48 and 52 pretty consistently at 65 to 75 MPH. I get about 2 MPG better than the wife's carburated 2001 Heritage.
I have a SE air cleaner, factory touring mufflers, and a factory remap.
Regards,
Bill
I have a SE air cleaner, factory touring mufflers, and a factory remap.
Regards,
Bill
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From: Rhode Island
RE: Fuel Mileage
05 Ultra , SE Air kit, SE slip ons and a factory remap. Had this done at my 1000K service (really around 1400 miles).
I can go just about 167 - 175 miles before the fuel light comes on.
Pretty much 50/50 main roads and highway travel, I'm getting around 38 - 40 mpg. I'm hoping this improves a bit!
Joe
I can go just about 167 - 175 miles before the fuel light comes on.
Pretty much 50/50 main roads and highway travel, I'm getting around 38 - 40 mpg. I'm hoping this improves a bit!
Joe
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RE: Fuel Mileage
Not an RG but a similar drivetrain. 05 RK Classic, just picked it up June 17. Stage One has been done. Hit 2500 miles this morning. Been checking the mileage every tank, last one was the best so far, 47.5 mpg riding solo, mainly highway miles. Cosistently gets 44 mpg riding two-up. Did dip to 40 mpg once. Overall I guess I can't complain.
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RE: Fuel Mileage
ORIGINAL: rm4040
I have a 05 EG with just over 1000 miles. It has the stage 1 AC, SE Pipes and a dynojet kit. I runs fine except for a occasional cough when I start from Idle. What could cause this?
Also I have terrible gas mileage compared to my 94 EVO Softail Custom. I think I get about 35 miles to a gallon. What is the typical gas mileage for a EG equipped like mine??
glide
I have a 05 EG with just over 1000 miles. It has the stage 1 AC, SE Pipes and a dynojet kit. I runs fine except for a occasional cough when I start from Idle. What could cause this?
Also I have terrible gas mileage compared to my 94 EVO Softail Custom. I think I get about 35 miles to a gallon. What is the typical gas mileage for a EG equipped like mine??
glide
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RE: Fuel Mileage
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I have a 98 Ultra with SE AC, Power Commander, Andrews 23 Cam, Rinehart pipes. I get around 49-56mpg depending on how I am riding.
I would have someone look into it.
I have a 98 Ultra with SE AC, Power Commander, Andrews 23 Cam, Rinehart pipes. I get around 49-56mpg depending on how I am riding.
I would have someone look into it.
John TN
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RE: Fuel Mileage
I'm riding a Road Glide not a EG, but with EFI, stage1, SE pipes, fully loaded 2 up (running a tour pack)I'm averaging 49-52. Regardless of any other factor or serious wrist twisting its never done worse than 49mpg. You sound a bit low but it might improve some with a little tweeking. Good luck....
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RE: Fuel Mileage
I'll pitch in here too, but I have a deuce with 203 cams, big bore, stage 1 aircleaner, stage 2 download and I got 47.7 averaged over three tank fulls, I'm happy with that.
Your milage in the dumper is more than likely related to the dyno jet kit, they usually lower the milage because they are on the rich side. The POP usually can be adjusted out with the idle mixture screw. Warm up the bike and then close the screw EASY and LIGHTLY bottom it out. It may stall here, so open it 1 full turn and restart .Adjust it here to the highest and smoothest idle you can get. Count the turns when closing it so you know how much more open it is when you are done. Should do it.
If you decide to remove the dyno jet kit for better mileage, there's a post in the DIY section for rejetting the CV carb.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_65123/tm.htm
https://www.hdforums.com/m_69614/tm.htm
Your milage in the dumper is more than likely related to the dyno jet kit, they usually lower the milage because they are on the rich side. The POP usually can be adjusted out with the idle mixture screw. Warm up the bike and then close the screw EASY and LIGHTLY bottom it out. It may stall here, so open it 1 full turn and restart .Adjust it here to the highest and smoothest idle you can get. Count the turns when closing it so you know how much more open it is when you are done. Should do it.
If you decide to remove the dyno jet kit for better mileage, there's a post in the DIY section for rejetting the CV carb.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_65123/tm.htm
https://www.hdforums.com/m_69614/tm.htm