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I have a 2000 Ultra with a 1550 Kit and a Stage I kit and a Baker DD6 Trans.
I usually get abut 40 MPG, perhaps a bit more if I ride on two lanes and stay below 70 MPH on the freeway.
Once passing 70 MPH, the MPG's drop rapidly.
Running at 80 MPH (about 3000 RPM's) my MPG goes down to about 33.
Guess I ride too fast because I stay in the 30's with my 2012 Ultra and have on all my earlier big twins. 70 mph and up on the expressway. But if I wanted good mileage I would have bought a Toyota.
I am not picky about fuel mileage but wanted to know if 34 mpg on my 99 eg standard is normal, it is a carb also. I have had a couple sportsters and just came off a v star 1100 silverado that was getting 46 mpg, this being my first big twin was curious. Thanks
Yes, this is normal for a carb bike for going in city traffic... I have a carb on my 99 Ultra and see consistently 34-36mpg around town. Yes I get better mileage on the highway "if" I stay under 70 on the turnpike headed with the wind (40+). I never stay under 70.....
It all depends on how hard you hit it with you right wrist....