Why can't I get 45 MPG like everyone else?
#41
04-03-2009 | 11:01 AM
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I read post where guys ride 80 mph into a 30mph headwind loaded with camping gear and they weigh 400 lbs. and the ol lady is close to that and his bike "consistently gets 45 mpg." Maybe I exgagerate a little.
The best I coax out of Ol Sally here is 37mpg with all stock stuff. After the mods(see sig) is 36 to 35mpg.
I don't hot rod. Shift at 3 grand. Cruise on the highway in 6th between 70 and 75 mph@ around 2500-2700 rpm. I won't "lug it" Stay mostly between 2500 and 3000. Ride solo. Around 240 lbs.(Many years of beers). So why no better on the gas mileage? Other than that she runs great.
Any thing I should look for?
The best I coax out of Ol Sally here is 37mpg with all stock stuff. After the mods(see sig) is 36 to 35mpg.
I don't hot rod. Shift at 3 grand. Cruise on the highway in 6th between 70 and 75 mph@ around 2500-2700 rpm. I won't "lug it" Stay mostly between 2500 and 3000. Ride solo. Around 240 lbs.(Many years of beers). So why no better on the gas mileage? Other than that she runs great.
Any thing I should look for?
#42
04-03-2009 | 11:16 AM
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Gosh I dont know what all the complaining is about I barely break 30 MPG and have never seen anywhere near 40MPG. Now I have really only ridden around town and have not done any long highway road trip but still my mileage appears much lower than other on around town riding. Still double what I get in my car and a heck of a lot more fun.
#43
04-03-2009 | 11:28 AM
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2. I spent all that money, now I don't have as much for gas.
3. Cost of gas is OK now, but wait until it goes back up to $4 or $5 a gallon.
4. Don't want to import any more oil than we have to.
5. More often you refuel the more gas vapors go into the air and form ground level ozone.
#44
04-03-2009 | 11:39 AM
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#45
04-03-2009 | 11:47 AM
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10% corn fuel kills MPG. Think of adding 10% to a 36 MPG ride. You would almost get 40 MPG. Why not use an octane boost? Corn is corn, octane boost will not change corn to petroleum.
My truck used to average 16 MPG but with the 10% corn I am only getting 14.
Just my .02
#48
04-03-2009 | 12:15 PM
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One thing you need to be careful of is comparing 'apples' to 'oranges'. In reading these posts, first thing I do is look at what bike is being talked about (btw, always mention your bike when talking any performance). My '09 ultra definately gets fewer mpg than my '07 did. Same setup, same rider, same conditions. What bike matters.
Rem
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#49
04-03-2009 | 12:42 PM
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LYAO if you like. I'm sure you are one of the ones that doesn't believe anything any one tells you. You know everything already. No, I'm not kidding. Think about all the people doing the little things each and every day, and then add that up. We're talking millions of people refueling everyday! People only think in terms they are familiar with and don't think about the enormity of it all.
#50
04-03-2009 | 12:46 PM
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I read post where guys ride 80 mph into a 30mph headwind loaded with camping gear and they weigh 400 lbs. and the ol lady is close to that and his bike "consistently gets 45 mpg." Maybe I exgagerate a little.
The best I coax out of Ol Sally here is 37mpg with all stock stuff. After the mods(see sig) is 36 to 35mpg.
I don't hot rod. Shift at 3 grand. Cruise on the highway in 6th between 70 and 75 mph@ around 2500-2700 rpm. I won't "lug it" Stay mostly between 2500 and 3000. Ride solo. Around 240 lbs.(Many years of beers). So why no better on the gas mileage? Other than that she runs great. Any thing I should look for?
The best I coax out of Ol Sally here is 37mpg with all stock stuff. After the mods(see sig) is 36 to 35mpg.
I don't hot rod. Shift at 3 grand. Cruise on the highway in 6th between 70 and 75 mph@ around 2500-2700 rpm. I won't "lug it" Stay mostly between 2500 and 3000. Ride solo. Around 240 lbs.(Many years of beers). So why no better on the gas mileage? Other than that she runs great.
Any thing I should look for?