2003 Harley 1200C
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06-13-2010, 04:31 PM
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hmmm
I wonder why i get 10 mpg less than Crawford. My brother recocommended using a foam in the tank to clean the carburetor. Has anyone used something like this and has it had an affect on the mpg.
Hey Crawford, what color is your bike? I am looking for some saddle bags and was wondering where you bought yours.
Thanks,
deep
Hey Crawford, what color is your bike? I am looking for some saddle bags and was wondering where you bought yours.
Thanks,
deep
#12
06-14-2010, 08:17 AM
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He probably meant "Seafoam" which is an additive/cleaner that you add to your fuel. You can get it at any autoparts store or even Wallyworld I think.
#13
06-14-2010, 08:33 AM
Because you're running around town in 2nd to maybe 4th gear and stop & go traffic. Crawford is running at a steady highway cruise speed in 5th gear, with the motor basically just loafing along.
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06-14-2010, 07:41 PM
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Newbie that just joined this great forum.
I just purchased a 2003 XLC Sportster and I was wondering what i should expect for my miles per gallon.
I realize it is about the way I ride and the equipment so here is my summary.
I ride very easy, i am not a speedster and do not even care about going super fast. I ride average and during my two tank test it has been all city driving averaging around 35 mph (some streets 30 mph, most 40-45 mph).
I have filled up the tank twice now and ran it until she ran out of gas (non reserve) and i am getting between 95-100 miles per tank. When i do the calculations i am averaging around 36 miles per gallon. 100 miles / 2.8 gallons. I have a 3.3 gallon tank and my reserve is .5 gallons and thus the 2.8 gallon calculation.
Everything i have read on the internet calls for between 45 and 50 mpg. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas why i am only getting 36 mpg riding her easy in the city?
The bike is a 2003 XLC with screaming eagle pipes and it has a windshield. The bike has around 5K miles on it. I just changed the oil, other than that have not done anything as the previous owner says it was serviced not too long ago (he did not have exact mileage of service date).
Any ideas from the forum folks on what i can do to gain that extra 5 mpg. I am not super concerned just wondered if this is normal.
Thanks,
deep
Newbie that just joined this great forum.
I just purchased a 2003 XLC Sportster and I was wondering what i should expect for my miles per gallon.
I realize it is about the way I ride and the equipment so here is my summary.
I ride very easy, i am not a speedster and do not even care about going super fast. I ride average and during my two tank test it has been all city driving averaging around 35 mph (some streets 30 mph, most 40-45 mph).
I have filled up the tank twice now and ran it until she ran out of gas (non reserve) and i am getting between 95-100 miles per tank. When i do the calculations i am averaging around 36 miles per gallon. 100 miles / 2.8 gallons. I have a 3.3 gallon tank and my reserve is .5 gallons and thus the 2.8 gallon calculation.
Everything i have read on the internet calls for between 45 and 50 mpg. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas why i am only getting 36 mpg riding her easy in the city?
The bike is a 2003 XLC with screaming eagle pipes and it has a windshield. The bike has around 5K miles on it. I just changed the oil, other than that have not done anything as the previous owner says it was serviced not too long ago (he did not have exact mileage of service date).
Any ideas from the forum folks on what i can do to gain that extra 5 mpg. I am not super concerned just wondered if this is normal.
Thanks,
deep
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Hi guys.
I took a trip down to Islamorada, Fl this weekend (about an hour from my home) and i got 46 mpg. I guess the answer to my question is answered, too much city driving not enough mixing in of the highway driving.
Anyone interested in a nice ride, The FL keys is known as one of the Florida scenic highways and it is a nice easy ride. I truly enjoyed it and can give anyone directions or good places to stop along the way if interested post on this thread.
Thanks,
deep
I took a trip down to Islamorada, Fl this weekend (about an hour from my home) and i got 46 mpg. I guess the answer to my question is answered, too much city driving not enough mixing in of the highway driving.
Anyone interested in a nice ride, The FL keys is known as one of the Florida scenic highways and it is a nice easy ride. I truly enjoyed it and can give anyone directions or good places to stop along the way if interested post on this thread.
Thanks,
deep
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