I know some have had sumping issues after Stage 3 or 4, I don't think I've seen any that have had it from a Stage 2.
My gas mileage may have dropped some, I don't keep track of it. One of the problems is, after the Stage 2, my right wrist is a bit harder to control. It's way too much fun.
I have to agree, haven't noticed a dip in fuel mileage but my right wrist has been acting up also 😂
Well it's so much fun to ride after stage 2 I'm sure my milage is down from twisting the throttle.
I ride my bike hard on the freeway and in the Twisties and have never been able to create sumping so consider myself lucky there.
Stage 2 is a must have other wise your just not having enough fun.
I almost didn't do the stage 2 because the bike ran so good with the stage one and didn't want them to start taking things apart and maybe not putting them back together correctly and end up having my bike run worse. Well no difference in the way the bike runs after the stage 2 just a slightly different rumble and a whole lot more power, I'm glad I did it.
Not sure what you're riding but 3000 -3500rpms for me in 6th gear equals 80mph @ 3000rpms and 95mph @ 3500rpms. From my experience on a Twin Cam running 80mph for a long haul really cut into my mpg and I don't expect the M8 to be much different.
At those speeds the wind resistance cuts into the mileage no matter what stage upgrade you have.....
That's excellent gas mileage, I really don't check mine but with my RG Limited I can drive around 200miles then my fuel light comes on and I fill it up. That's what I've got with previous bikes also.
That's real good mileage. Do you stick to a particular brand or octane? What tuner or you using?
Premium fuel like recommended, I mostly use my bike to commute to work and I’m always traveling on off hours so I rarely hit traffic and it’s mostly highway miles.
04-26-2020, 12:15 PM
