| Author | Message | ||
     Xl1200r |
How are you guys making out now-a-days? I took a long trip last week and averaged 39mpg with not too much interstate and a fair amount of hard throttling through some twisties. My best tank while just cruising on some realitively straight and level blacktop was around 46mpg. Normally I find my gas mileage is in the low 30's. BTW - AFVs are at 110.5 for both cylinders. | ||
| D_adams |
I average no less than 37 with hard riding, 42-43 with cruising in the slab at 70+ but it goes up the slower I ride. I've seen the instant mpg hit 64-66 mpg doing 60 mph on flat ground and stay there for a few miles. Drafting helps too, but I hate following large vehicles. | ||
| Pizzaboy |
The vest i've done is about 180 miles on a tank worst is 130miles | ||
| Daggar |
I average 33. | ||
| Dnlink |
39 overall seems about right. During my commute on the Interstate 75-80 MPH in 6th the instant usually reads 47 to 50 MPG. I put 192 miles on a tank of mixed Interstate and back roads ending at my house, rolled it out of the garage the next day to go get gas and it wouldn't start. Added about a 1/2 gallon from the gas can and she started right up. I guess I know about what drop dead range is now. :-) | ||
| Pizzaboy |
The longest I've traveled with the fuel light on is 12 miles; I haven't dared go any further yet. | ||
| Xl1200r |
Daggar - 33 is about what mine is usually at when just riding around locally. | ||
| Orman1649 |
I'm about 29mpg around town 39 or so on the highway | ||
| Cataract2 |
In CO (elevation of 6000'+) and my average is around 47 mpg. | ||
| Cscutt |
I am averaging 33MPG on daily commute in heavy N. VA stop and go traffic. I did a 1170 mile (round trip) ride earlier this year, I was getting 70MPG out and 72MPG back, tried to maintain 71MPH. That is the best I have every seen, usually highway I am in the mid to high 60's. I have gone 27miles with the low fuel light on, in the flats. | ||
| Redscuell |
My daily commute has averaged 6.7L/100km, which is 35 mpg; since new (not reset). That's consistent with refilling with 17L every 2 return trips of 130km each, which is about 160 miles until the light comes on (which is now unpredictable). | ||
| Txfuzz |
I do about 30 with hard riding 100+ speeds on my commute to work. I did 24 miles on the low fuel light...ran out of gas on The Bush at I-35 | ||
| Avc8130 |
I get 35. Pretty much no matter what. I cruise 75-80 on the highway. Backroads are done in 3rd and 4th gear. ac | ||
| Mrbikle |
>>>BTW - AFVs are at 110.5 for both cylinders. are you using the OSB tune? if so I believe these values require a 5 point difference to maintain correct fueling to the front/rear cylinders. If you are not using that tune ignore this. I am seeing mid 30's usually. | ||
| Xl1200r |
Mr - stock ECM. I was surprised at both how high the numbers were and the fact that they matched, but at this point, the bike knows better than I do. I spend a lot of time in the lower revs, which is the generally accepted 'lean area' of the bike, so perhaps that's why my AFVs have moved up so much? | ||
| Mrbikle |
hm not sure, just trying to watch out for my fellow 25'rs  If the ECM adapted to that I am sure its fine... o2 sensors generally don't lie. | ||
| Bott |
Xl, just curious-did afv's remain the same after the new pipe? I remember mine "learning" much higher afvs after installing my pipe. After a subsequent reflash at the dealer, it never did "learn" | ||
| Zac4mac |
My ECM has always said AVG=39, for almost all of the 20.5k miles. Currently - Drummer, K&N, inner airbox ON AFV 98 F&R locked, WOT enrichment 110%,timing retarded 10% below 2200 rpm, +10% above 3500. I'm VERY happy. Z | ||
| Xl1200r |
Bott - I haven't ridden more than 20 miles on the new pipe, so I can't comment. As of yet, they are still at 110.5. | ||
| Avc8130 |
Zac, What method of tuning are you using to set those timing curves? ac | ||
| Bearly |
I'm a little upset if mine goes above 33. It means I'm not riding hard enough! :-D | ||
| Froggy |
Too soon to tell for sure!  I think I will take the XB for days when I am feeling cheap  | ||
| Leechykyle |
I seem to average about 35-37mpg commuting in light traffic to and from work. | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
Froggy: You named your bike "Pinchy The Lobster Bike"??? I am at 30 mpg with 95% city driving. Last 10 or so tanks. 36-37 on trips. R (Message edited by carbonbigfoot on August 09, 2009) | ||
| Ustorque |
Froggy: You named your bike "Pinchy The Lobster Bike"??? YES!that rocks  | ||
| Froggy |
I was inspired by Homer  | ||
| Puredrive |
38MPG on the second fill up tank. mixed driving with some hard pulls. Still in Break-in period. |
