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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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12 SG has a little over 3k mi on it, SC ventilator, SE Fatshotz, stage 1 download, 2up with tour pack loaded for a few days away from home, except for about 20mi all was 2lane twisters and flowing 2 lane. 49 mpg.
 
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If you're in Northern Nv. like I am you're likely riding at fairly high altitude which increases mileage. 49 is excelent tho.
 
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Filled up in Truckee, rode old hwy to Soda Springs, I80 to Hwy20 to Nevadavcity, 49 to 89 and filled up in Quincy.
 
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I live in Sparks and did a similar ride last week. Sparks to Truckee, Emarald Bay,
Placerville, Grass Valley. 47mpg. Hwy20 to home.45mpg. 07 Ultra, Stage 1, Power Commander pretty leaned out in the cruise range.
 
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