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#175322 Big Dawg (User) On the road again . . . Platinum Boarder Posts: 1133 MPG Woes 2 Years, 10 Months ago   I'm not sure if this is the right section. And, based on reading some previous threads, I'm not even sure I've got a problem. But, here it is: I'm used to getting anywhere from the high 30's to the low 40's. At least 150 miles per tank in day to day driving. I just filled up today, and it seemed like my needle was dropping fast. I filled up and it I'd only gotten 33 mpg. I know that's in the range that many of you are used to, but it's a little low for me. I've also noticed a change in my exhaust note. It seems a bit louder and (I dunno) harsher(?) maybe. I don't know if it could just be that tankful or if something's getting ready to go. I could just take it to the dealer, but I thought that you guys might have some ideas for someone who's only a little mechanically inclined.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #175326 Hotelfox (User) Riding The BIG RED THUNDERCHICKEN!! Platinum Boarder Posts: 1788 Re:MPG Woes 2 Years, 10 Months ago   33 isn't bad, depends, are you riding year round and the bike suddenly started this? Did you just take it out of storage? By harsh, do you mean it sounds different and the inside of the pipes black? Need a little more information I think. Howie   Logged     Proud Member of Patriot Guard Riders Hiram\\\\\\\'s Riders M C   The administrator has disabled public write access. #175327 Flashback (Moderator) Just the facts, Ma'am.. Moderator Posts: 9186 Re:MPG Woes 2 Years, 10 Months ago   Be careful of gas laced with ethanol, more than 10% and your mileage will drop...... cranking on the throttle doesn't help either...I've found that how you accelerate will greatly effect mileage...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #175335 Curt (Moderator) Never to old to ride! Moderator Posts: 11731 Re:MPG Woes 2 Years, 10 Months ago   Mine has dropped too I haven't changed my style of riding and highway I would get 45+ in town to and from work I would get 36+. I am getting about the same as you now 32-33. They have changed the gas mixture up on us after gas hit $4-$5 a gallon. As always the big companies robbin the little guys. I'm really getting sick of our government these days.   Logged     My Site Black Ice is Shiny, Black Ice is Deadly, Ya Wanna Ride My BlackIce?   The administrator has disabled public write access. #175338 XXX Custom Cycles (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 474 Re:MPG Woes 2 Years, 10 Months ago   Curt wrote: I'm really getting sick of our government these days. I think you, me and about 3/4's of the country feel the same way. Damn shame.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #175342 Knightman (User) West Virginia Senior Boarder Posts: 312 Re:MPG Woes 2 Years, 10 Months ago   Seems like its about the average mpg..The bike is only rated at 36 mpg... Mine about 36-37 highway... Backroads at 35-50 mph...I can get 40-45 mpg..   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #175344 Curt (Moderator) Never to old to ride! Moderator Posts: 11731 Re:MPG Woes 2 Years, 10 Months ago   Back roads 30-50 mph who the heck drives 30-50 .... more like 60 in the curves 80 in the straights. I agree nobull time for Texas to become it's own country again. Succeed from the union I say.   Logged     My Site Black Ice is Shiny, Black Ice is Deadly, Ya Wanna Ride My BlackIce?   The administrator has disabled public write access. #175347 Flashback (Moderator) Just the facts, Ma'am.. Moderator Posts: 9186 Re:MPG Woes 2 Years, 10 Months ago   Well you guys have all the oil so it's easy for you to say........... seriously tho, I have road for 175 miles on a little over 3 gals...and also have gone less than 150 miles on 5 gals..just the way it is........   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #175348 Greysnake (User) I'm so far behind I think I'm first. Platinum Boarder Posts: 7326 Re:MPG Woes 2 Years, 10 Months ago   I'm movin to Texas Anyway Like Flash said the enthanol will mess with your milage,been there done that. Mine hates the stuff. see if different gas helps first.   Logged     06 Midnight Silverado *nothing shines like a star*   The administrator has disabled public write access. #175360 Curt (Moderator) Never to old to ride! Moderator Posts: 11731 Re:MPG Woes 2 Years, 10 Months ago   Ya can't find any gas without enthanol any more. I was using the two brands that didn't have it and not they have changed over too. Just another way for the gas companies to make a buck.   Logged     Last Edit: 2009/03/19 20:36 By Curt.   My Site Black Ice is Shiny, Black Ice is Deadly, Ya Wanna Ride My BlackIce?   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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