Your experience on mileage for "pure" gas

[Sin City Stan]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

non ethanol gas is not worth the extra expense just to get a couple more mpgs.
I have an 07 with 87,000 miles on it and get 42 mpg consistently on 10 percent ethanol. Never had a problem with seals either.

Nothing wrong with E90 as long as you keep it fresh. In fact it's a clear solvent and will help keep the system clean. However, let it sit. Add a little moisture and you will get phase separation.

[nomadtom69]

I use the Marine Stabil just to be on safe side

[Top Cat]

The only time I put stabilizer in the gas is on the winter 4/5 month lay over.
During the riding season the gas isn't in the bike long enough to separate

[Sin City Stan]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

The only time I put stabilizer in the gas is on the winter 4/5 month lay over.
During the riding season the gas isn't in the bike long enough to separate

[sacarriker]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

non ethanol gas is not worth the extra expense just to get a couple more mpgs.
I have an 07 with 87,000 miles on it and get 42 mpg consistently on 10 percent ethanol. Never had a problem with seals either.

I pour half a can of colt 44 in my tank once a month. Stabilizes the fuel but makes the exhaust really rank...

[Kevinhyland]

I do not have the technical expertise of the other guys who responded but I have a 2011 Vaquero and have found that mileage is reflected in my riding style more than anything else. I run 87 octane as I get much less backfiring with my Tri Ovals and the bike runs perfect. I generally average 38-39 mpg and I am very heavy handed on the throttle, probably why I only get 4000 miles out of my rear tires. Cruising on the highway at 60mph I have got up to 45mpg, 70mph, 39 mpg, 80mph 37-38. Generally the lower mpg I am getting, the more fun I am having. I do run a Cobra Power Pro and this helps with mpg also.

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by Kevinhyland

I do not have the technical expertise of the other guys who responded but I have a 2011 Vaquero and have found that mileage is reflected in my riding style more than anything else. I run 87 octane as I get much less backfiring with my Tri Ovals and the bike runs perfect. I generally average 38-39 mpg and I am very heavy handed on the throttle, probably why I only get 4000 miles out of my rear tires. Cruising on the highway at 60mph I have got up to 45mpg, 70mph, 39 mpg, 80mph 37-38. Generally the lower mpg I am getting, the more fun I am having. I do run a Cobra Power Pro and this helps with mpg also.

Really, 4000 miles out of a rear tire.
You need to go darkside.

[Kevinhyland]

Top Cat, enlighten me, what is darkside? 4000 was on the Metzler 880 marathons(a high mileage tire) which on my previous bike I would get 10,000 on the rear tire. I just put on a Michelin Commander II last week which is supposed to give you double the mileage of standard tires, we will see.

[napom]

You will like the MC II's - 7 K on my set and at least that much left in them . . .

[waterman]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Really, 4000 miles out of a rear tire.
You need to go darkside.

You feeling ok TC???

[waterman]

Originally Posted by Kevinhyland

Top Cat, enlighten me, what is darkside? 4000 was on the Metzler 880 marathons(a high mileage tire) which on my previous bike I would get 10,000 on the rear tire. I just put on a Michelin Commander II last week which is supposed to give you double the mileage of standard tires, we will see.

Kevin,

Darkside is putting a car or small truck tire on your motorcycle. There have been a number of people doing this as I am one of them. Some people think we are crazy (TC) but it has been a positive experience for me. Do a seach on darkside here and "darkside motorcycle" on the internet.

[dank]

Originally Posted by waterman

You feeling ok TC???

He just paused to google "straight pipes" so he knows which ones to recommend with the truck tire.

[Top Cat]

Kevin, as Joel said, darkside is a car or small truck tire on the rear of a motorcycle.
Goldwing riders and quite a few Nomad riders on here have done it.
You get alot more mileage from the tire, some claim 40,000 miles.
It is not for everyone. I have never ridden a bike with a car tire on it but people who have say it takes a bit more input on the bars to lean into curves. Apparently you get used to it rather quickly.
It is not for me but if I was getting 4000 miles to a tire change I think I would try it.
Yes Joel, I feel fine, thanks for asking
Dan, I would put a car tire on my bike if I thought I needed it but can't see a need for straight pipes in any situation
I know your just bustin my chops

[crazygene49]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Kevin, as Joel said, darkside is a car or small truck tire on the rear of a motorcycle.
Goldwing riders and quite a few Nomad riders on here have done it.
You get alot more mileage from the tire, some claim 40,000 miles.
It is not for everyone. I have never ridden a bike with a car tire on it but people who have say it takes a bit more input on the bars to lean into curves. Apparently you get used to it rather quickly.
It is not for me but if I was getting 4000 miles to a tire change I think I would try it.
Yes Joel, I feel fine, thanks for asking
Dan, I would put a car tire on my bike if I thought I needed it but can't see a need for straight pipes in any situation
I know your just bustin my chops

Major snow storm comming!

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

if I was getting 4000 miles to a tire change I think I would try it.

Originally Posted by crazygene49

Major snow storm comming!

I'm not sure what you mean by that Gene ?
Is it a different way of saying hell is freezing over