103 Motor
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103 Motor
Well i have had my 2012 Street Glide for a few days now. Can someone tell me if there is a optimum rpm range on this motor. Don't want to lug the motor, just like to get the performance out of my bike. Upgraded from sporster, never had tach. Just went by feel. Also what kind of fuel mileage does everyone get out of these 103 motors? I know specs say somewhere around 43 combined, but sometimes that is not the real world. Thanks for information.
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I have an Ultra Limited which is heavier than your SG but I have never seen 43 mpg. It was running about 38-39 until I started doing drive train mods. After SE Air Cleaner, SE 204 cams, Power Vision tuner and 2-1 Samson pipe, the mileage is down to 33 mpg but that has more to do with me not being able to stay out of the throttle.
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I live in the flat lands and can cruise at 55 at around 2000 rpm. I generally shift at 2500-3000, higher if I am hitting it. Average mpg is around 40 with as much as 45-46 on a trip with speeds in the 60 range. Vacation in the mountains of NC, VA and WV was getting around 44.
I run 87 octane usually but put some 93 when I was in the mountains and got lower mpg.
I run 87 octane usually but put some 93 when I was in the mountains and got lower mpg.
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I have a 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Classic and I average around 40-45 mpg. I have the stage 1 with Rush slip-ons, run 93 octane (no ethanol), and keep the throttle under control. I'm not into drag racing around town on this scooter. I have other scooters if I feel like being loud and obnoxious!