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« on: April 27, 2012, 05:25:58 PM » |
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I just got back from a 1750 mile, 3 day ride. We transported bikes from Virginia to Rapid City, SD, then rode back. I noticed that riding hard across SD and Iowa that I was only getting 28 MPG (or so). My engine is completely stock, and I usually get around 40 MPG on day rides. This was my first long trip like this, and I didn't know if this was normal, or is there an issue. Just to clarify "hard riding"= 80-85MPH (and up), and it was EXTREMELY windy for most of the trip...
Thanks!!!
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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2012, 05:58:58 PM » |
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Above 3k RPM, the main jets start to weep in and MPG falls sharply. Your MPG is not uncommon at that speed and headwind
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2012, 06:09:06 PM » |
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Agree, your mileage sounds pretty normal at that speed. The faster you go, the faster she drinks.
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forjj
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« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2012, 06:18:25 PM » |
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Thanks, guys! I figured everything was okay, just wasn't expecting the mileage to drop that much...
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« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2012, 06:32:28 PM » |
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Normal, especially if you had any kind of head wind.
-RP
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« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2012, 07:25:48 PM » |
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Normal. If you run far at 120+, you'll see 15-16 mpg!!!!  |
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2012, 10:31:56 AM » |
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Sounds right at those speeds with wind! I juph st did 1400 miles with a 125 pd passenger and at 3 grand on the tach got 39 to 41 MPG at 80 MPH i got between 30 and 34 depending on the winds. was please with the 40 MPG with two of us , i have a 6 degree trigger, Dyna Jet set on 3, polished intakes and straight 4 in pipes with the collecter in and a K&N filter , i run mid grade with Rotella syn oil, works great for me!
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