IDS and Gas Mileage
#21
11-18-2007, 06:31 PM
RE: IDS and Gas Mileage
After installing IDS a few weeks ago I noticed my mileage went from 40-41 mpg to about 36 mpg. All at highway speeds (70-80 mph) and I was not lugging the motor. Not saying drop was due to IDS and can't imagine why it would. Maybe just a coincidence. Could be the cooler weather, buy it does make me wonder.
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#22
11-18-2007, 06:41 PM
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11-18-2007, 06:50 PM
#24
11-18-2007, 07:12 PM
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RE: IDS and Gas Mileage
ORIGINAL: dp
LOL. Should have thought of that. Actually, gas mileage I get is not really a concern, just a curiosity.
LOL. Should have thought of that. Actually, gas mileage I get is not really a concern, just a curiosity.
All kiddin' aside, ah'm mostly concerned that with the reduced "feedback" from the drivetrain, a lot more folks will lug the engines, which in the long run is gonna cause damage that the MoCo could (rightfully) deny coverage fer.
#25
11-18-2007, 07:25 PM
RE: IDS and Gas Mileage
ORIGINAL: TexasRedneck
Ah don't think it is fer most of the folks - but lahk anything else, when ya do somethin' on yer bike, yer lookin' fer any changes. Ah'm thinkin' it could be fuel, or simply a change in the way they work the throttle, since the luggin' ain't as noticeable.
All kiddin' aside, ah'm mostly concerned that with the reduced "feedback" from the drivetrain, a lot more folks will lug the engines, which in the long run is gonna cause damage that the MoCo could (rightfully) deny coverage fer.
ORIGINAL: dp
LOL. Should have thought of that. Actually, gas mileage I get is not really a concern, just a curiosity.
LOL. Should have thought of that. Actually, gas mileage I get is not really a concern, just a curiosity.
All kiddin' aside, ah'm mostly concerned that with the reduced "feedback" from the drivetrain, a lot more folks will lug the engines, which in the long run is gonna cause damage that the MoCo could (rightfully) deny coverage fer.
#26
11-18-2007, 07:36 PM
RE: IDS and Gas Mileage
I did notice my milage improved from 42.8789 to 43.0432 MPG. Looks like I am saving some money on gas, .89 per year!!! Adds up over time!!!!! What $41.00 over 50 years!!! Money is money, thats why I always pull my clutch in going down hill.
I would remove the IDS to get better gas milage and save money.
You guys need to geta gripon the gas milage thing....... ride it and when the low fuel light comes on fill it up and go again...it is what it is!!!! If gas milage is a deal get yourselt a scooter....or a bike!!!!!
I would remove the IDS to get better gas milage and save money.
You guys need to geta gripon the gas milage thing....... ride it and when the low fuel light comes on fill it up and go again...it is what it is!!!! If gas milage is a deal get yourselt a scooter....or a bike!!!!!
#27
11-18-2007, 07:48 PM
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RE: IDS and Gas Mileage
ORIGINAL: Skulmn
Hey all:
I 've had the IDS on for several weeks and overall it is a great unit. However, I have noticed that I've lost a few miles per gallon in mileage.
Does anyone know of a technical reason why. I've made no other changes to the bike.
Thanks,
skulmn aka starman
Hey all:
I 've had the IDS on for several weeks and overall it is a great unit. However, I have noticed that I've lost a few miles per gallon in mileage.
Does anyone know of a technical reason why. I've made no other changes to the bike.
Thanks,
skulmn aka starman
Compared to my truck the HD gets such great milage that I never complain about 35+mpg but I do track it once in a while for curiosity.
#28
11-18-2007, 07:49 PM
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RE: IDS and Gas Mileage
ORIGINAL: TexasRedneck
Stuff it, dude - an' frankly ah warn't takin' a shot at ya if you'll go back an' read - unless yer wonderin' why luggin' an engine is bad fer it. Insofar as the IDS makin' an engine git lower mileage, no reason that it would or should - none of the gearin' changes, so thar's no reason fer it ta do so.
An' at least ah don't try ta hide who or whar ah am. So iffen yer gonna talk garbage, be man 'nuff ta come outta hidin'.
ORIGINAL: starman
Our daddy, NOT mine. You actually take the time to talk like a Moron....I've actually read some of your postswhen you are out of your "stupid" mode, and you sound half way intelligent.
Anyway, my question was serious and anytime you want to compare brain pans, let me know. You were alsoaMoron with your "illiterate" talk and spelling on the Gold Wing forum.
If you can't answer a question like a gentleman, albeit a redneck gentleman, stay off the post.
Our daddy, NOT mine. You actually take the time to talk like a Moron....I've actually read some of your postswhen you are out of your "stupid" mode, and you sound half way intelligent.
Anyway, my question was serious and anytime you want to compare brain pans, let me know. You were alsoaMoron with your "illiterate" talk and spelling on the Gold Wing forum.
If you can't answer a question like a gentleman, albeit a redneck gentleman, stay off the post.
An' at least ah don't try ta hide who or whar ah am. So iffen yer gonna talk garbage, be man 'nuff ta come outta hidin'.
lp
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#29
11-18-2007, 07:55 PM
RE: IDS and Gas Mileage
ORIGINAL: SteveO
I did notice my milage improved from 42.8789 to 43.0432 MPG. Looks like I am saving some money on gas, .89 per year!!! Adds up over time!!!!! What $41.00 over 50 years!!! Money is money, thats why I always pull my clutch in going down hill.
I would remove the IDS to get better gas milage and save money.
You guys need to geta gripon the gas milage thing....... ride it and when the low fuel light comes on fill it up and go again...it is what it is!!!! If gas milage is a deal get yourselt a scooter....or a bike!!!!!
I did notice my milage improved from 42.8789 to 43.0432 MPG. Looks like I am saving some money on gas, .89 per year!!! Adds up over time!!!!! What $41.00 over 50 years!!! Money is money, thats why I always pull my clutch in going down hill.
I would remove the IDS to get better gas milage and save money.
You guys need to geta gripon the gas milage thing....... ride it and when the low fuel light comes on fill it up and go again...it is what it is!!!! If gas milage is a deal get yourselt a scooter....or a bike!!!!!
#30
11-18-2007, 08:16 PM
RE: IDS and Gas Mileage
Hi Skulmn,
I've heard that some gas stations are selling 10% Ethanol and not telling the public (happened here with a big gas retailer).
It's my understanding that E85 fuel causes mileage to drop considerably in E85-compatible cars.
Perhaps that 10% ethanol blend is reducing your mileage. In major metropolitan areas they recently switched to winter blend fuel..who knows, it could have that 10% in it.
Harley says it's ok to run 10% in the bikesbut makes no mention of your gasmileage with it.
UW
I've heard that some gas stations are selling 10% Ethanol and not telling the public (happened here with a big gas retailer).
It's my understanding that E85 fuel causes mileage to drop considerably in E85-compatible cars.
Perhaps that 10% ethanol blend is reducing your mileage. In major metropolitan areas they recently switched to winter blend fuel..who knows, it could have that 10% in it.
Harley says it's ok to run 10% in the bikesbut makes no mention of your gasmileage with it.
UW