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Old 07-29-2008, 03:03 PM     #11 (permalink)
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Re: Fuel mileage

I'm getting about 40 mpg... wish it were better!

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Old 07-29-2008, 05:13 PM     #12 (permalink)
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Re: Fuel mileage

Been averaging 43 to 46 on my 2007 EG with the 96. Installed the V&H Ovals and TFI as per the stage 1. Unless I'm goofing off and pinning it, I usually keep the rpm's running between 2400 and 3000 thats where I get my best mileage.
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Old 07-29-2008, 06:25 PM     #13 (permalink)
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Re: Fuel mileage

08 Road King Classic

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Xieds
M1 Vtwin
Spectro 6 Speed trans fluid
Spectro Primary Chain Case lube

I usually get about 42-44 MPG
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Old 07-29-2008, 06:49 PM     #14 (permalink)
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Re: Fuel mileage

I Got Around 50 Mpg ON my 883l When We Went On Our Road Trip This Past Week-end
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Old 07-29-2008, 07:51 PM     #15 (permalink)
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Re: Fuel mileage

07 RG 96cc with Xied's installed other wise stock 40. ride a higher speeds 70 and above
42 without Xieds
42-47 without Xied's a ride slower 55-65mph
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Old 07-29-2008, 08:29 PM     #16 (permalink)
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Re: Fuel mileage

I have a stage 1 2007 FXST
Thunder max auto tuner
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commuting to work I Ride 20 miles of freeway with a 10 to 20 mile an hour head wind both ways....sounds weird but the wind changes direction every day. on the freeway back and forth I ride 70-80 and get about 38 mpg riding solo.

On the weekends or any other time I take a longer ride I ride 2 up and get 42-45 mpg

On the thunder max tuner I modified the map on my cruise rpm's to 14.4:1 up to 1/4 throttle and left every thing else the same. with the original map I got 32 mpg not matter what.

Oh yeah I also lower the engine temp. alarm to 290 to make sure the motor wasn't gonna run too hot at that ratio, and when I check the warranty info on the tuner it tells me how many times I hit what temps. and it's only hit 280 a couple of times, and I think that was sitting at lights for a long time. It seems to run 250-260 most of the time.
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Old 07-29-2008, 09:45 PM     #17 (permalink)
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Oh yeah I also lower the engine temp. alarm to 290 to make sure the motor wasn't gonna run too hot at that ratio, and when I check the warranty info on the tuner it tells me how many times I hit what temps. and it's only hit 280 a couple of times, and I think that was sitting at lights for a long time. It seems to run 250-260 most of the time.
You might want to think about an oil cooler if you don't already have one. Probably drop your temps by 15-25 degF. The Jagg 10 row is an easy install. I got the adapter with the thermostat in it, but probably did not need to.

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You might want to think about an oil cooler if you don't already have one. Probably drop your temps by 15-25 degF. The Jagg 10 row is an easy install. I got the adapter with the thermostat in it, but probably did not need to.

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I was talkin' engine temp. not oil temp. The oil temp on the dip stick runs about 220 and I've never seen it go over 250 even sitting at a light in 95 deg. weather. I've thought about putting an oil cooler on and if I do I'll prolly do it this winter. Our Hot season only lasts a couple of months over here and I think it's about done now.........only got up to 78 today. I'll look into the the Jagg, thanks for the tip.
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Re: Fuel mileage

Hi, I have 2002 FXD 17k miles on it. It has V&H Big Shots, Arlen Ness Big Sucker, CV carb.

Weekend trip I made with 47 MPG, 5 litres per 100 kilometers. Average speed was 55 mph (89km/h), distance 169 miles (271 km). I had one stop after 250 kilometres, pause is not included in time. You can see the trip in web at Nokia Sportstracker
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I am sorry, did not have time to take any scenic pictures on the way.

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Old 07-30-2008, 11:54 AM     #20 (permalink)
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I was talkin' engine temp. not oil temp. The oil temp on the dip stick runs about 220 and I've never seen it go over 250 even sitting at a light in 95 deg. weather. I've thought about putting an oil cooler on and if I do I'll prolly do it this winter. Our Hot season only lasts a couple of months over here and I think it's about done now.........only got up to 78 today. I'll look into the the Jagg, thanks for the tip.
I understand. But the cooler and cleaner you can keep your top shelf synthetic oil, the better it will help fight higher engine temps as you lean out the injection.

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