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WDAN
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« on: July 09, 2011, 10:00:21 AM »

I had not been checking my MPG on my "new" 2001 Standard until recently.
I just returned from a one half day group ride today and got 38.00 MPG.
From what I have been reading, that doesn't look bad at all.

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« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2011, 10:14:23 AM »

Nope, not bad at all! cooldude

The best I ever got was around 36mpg -- in a group ride.  My overall average is between 30 & 32mpg.
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Pete
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« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2011, 10:19:07 AM »

Don't get use to that high MPG. As you get more accustom to the bike and ride it with more gusto the mileage will decrease.

Have fun
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SANDMAN5
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« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2011, 11:35:23 AM »

Sounds about right to me. cooldude
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HayHauler
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Pearland, TX


« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2011, 06:03:41 AM »

I think Pete is right.  I never have gotten 30 mpg YET!!  Hahahaha. 

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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2011, 09:29:16 AM »

I think Pete is right.  I never have gotten 30 mpg YET!!  Hahahaha. 

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 cooldude cooldude I didn't know it is  angel legal to have that much fun!  Evil
What the heck....... Lets go  Cheesy
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« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2011, 10:41:02 AM »

99 standard with roadsmith trike kit and a kwik kamp -- 20 mpg @ 65 mph  crazy2
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« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2011, 01:35:39 PM »

<sigh>

I know I am the oddball riding a Valkyrie, but my last two tanks are:

229.2 miles     5.749 gallons     39.8678 mileage
243.1 miles     6.077 gallons     40.00329 mileage

Usually traveling within 5 mph of the speed limit.
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2011, 02:26:53 PM »

ha ! maybe 5 mph "under" a 55 mph limit. 2funny
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2011, 03:18:48 PM »

Usually within 5 OVER, and as high as 80. 

Guaranteed that I won't race you to the next intersection, but I will probably be there before you leave it.  I do not 'goose it' when starting like many do, but I don't think any who have ridden with me would call me an 'old lady' either.

There are times for hard acceleration, but it is NOT all the time.
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2011, 07:54:48 PM »

If you get good mileage, you may want to keep that info to yourself. Some folks will call you a "Liar" if it seems better than theirs. (PS-Yours sounds about right to me) cooldude
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Hoghead
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« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2011, 08:04:11 PM »

I just got back from FL. 1200 miles highway. 80 - 85 mph 29 mpg.
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HayHauler
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« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2011, 08:10:51 AM »

I just got back from FL. 1200 miles highway. 80 - 85 mph 29 mpg.
I'm gettin to where I doan like you much anymore....  Sad  80-85 would net me around 20-22 mpg...

Hay  Cool
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« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2011, 01:44:44 PM »

I just got back from FL. 1200 miles highway. 80 - 85 mph 29 mpg.
I'm gettin to where I doan like you much anymore....  Sad  80-85 would net me around 20-22 mpg...

Hay  Cool
Jimmyt
Dang Hay, you might ought to check for leaks, although i have dropped in the mid 20's before with a little headwind. 32 is my best.
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« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2011, 02:18:08 PM »

I just got back from FL. 1200 miles highway. 80 - 85 mph 29 mpg.
I'm gettin to where I doan like you much anymore....  Sad  80-85 would net me around 20-22 mpg...

Hay  Cool
Jimmyt
Dang Hay, you might ought to check for leaks, although i have dropped in the mid 20's before with a little headwind. 32 is my best.


Hey Hay,
Remember last years trip to InZane. (that was still the best vacation ever Grin Grin....please don't let my wife read this) I do....... My point is when we started riding together in a group the average mpg started getting very close between the 4 bikes. Depending mainly on speed it seemed like everybody got within a few 10th's of a gallon at each fill up.

I am soooooooo ready for next Thursday! Woohooooo!
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« Reply #15 on: July 13, 2011, 09:14:08 AM »

Spent the last tank driving very conservatively.  Blue hairs were taking me off of the line and I kept my shifts under 3000 RPM, I also kept my highway RPM's under 3K.

177.8/5.58=31.86 MPG

I guess I have one of the fast Valk's not one of the fuel efficient ones.
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« Reply #16 on: July 13, 2011, 04:48:46 PM »

My last two tanks today on 2K (2000 standard) I got 39 and 37 mpg.   I haven't calculated mileage on most of the stops yet, it's only been a little over 2 weeks since we left home
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Westsider
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« Reply #17 on: July 13, 2011, 05:04:33 PM »

like we used to say, you dont drive cadillacs to get good gas mileage,,,or- if you want horses you gotta feed em.. Grin Grin Grin
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Columbus, Ohio


« Reply #18 on: July 13, 2011, 05:09:49 PM »

like we used to say, you dont drive cadillacs to get good gas mileage,,,or- if you want horses you gotta feed em.. Grin Grin Grin

30mpg and I don't care.
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HayHauler
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« Reply #19 on: July 13, 2011, 05:31:19 PM »

like we used to say, you dont drive cadillacs to get good gas mileage,,,or- if you want horses you gotta feed em.. Grin Grin Grin

30mpg and I don't care.
25mpg and I doan care eider. 

Hay Cool
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« Reply #20 on: July 13, 2011, 05:43:27 PM »

36 to 37 mpg most of the time... It's all good, unless I'm in Big Bend and go on reserve at 91 miles??? (that's allmost 23 mpg) That place has wind, open  roads and turns.... turn after turn after turn.... What a great place to ride in February!
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Hollywood
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Ft .Worth TX, US


« Reply #21 on: July 14, 2011, 12:37:08 PM »

you can get better milage and more power if you add "rocket fuel" to your tank before a long run.
sold at  HD shops or maybe others, look on the counter. that's where they  keep it.  ours gets about 25 or 30, depending on how much 'showing off ' Rednecks doing.  Grin
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