Tank of gas = ??? - Page 2

chawnyboy · 05-05-2008, 11:38 AM

::) On the weekend I rode 112mi. and then I put in 15 liters, just under 4 gallons. I feel something is wrong here, I have the 1600 model with the power commander. Does anyone have any experience in setting the power commander? I think this might be a reason for the bad fuel consumption. Any feedback would be appreciated.

thanks

cactusjack · 05-05-2008, 11:55 AM

On Sunday I averaged 50.2MPG on about 130 mile stretch of road. It wasn't on flat terrain, went from 3,000' to 7,100' back down to 1,000'. That's a first for me, though. I think the best I'd ever seen prior to yesterday was 48-point-something MPG.

beezer · 05-05-2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by towering

The wife and i just did a interstate ride to see just how far a tank of gas will take us. Maintaining a speed of 65-70 i got 193 miles before it started hesatating. I averaged 41 miles per gallon. Oh and yes i had a gallon gas can with me just in case i ran out between gas stations.
So my question is how far can you go.

You had the extra gas in case it ran out so .....

dank · 05-05-2008, 01:38 PM

I find it is really variable depending on wind and riding speed.

On a trip last week I went 196 miles on 4.2 gallons on one tank doing 55-60 mph. (very slight tail wind of 5-10 mph). On the very next tank the wind shifted and came on a bit stronger, and I turned into it and sped up to 72- 75 mph and got 163 miles on 4 gallons. (Actual miles and speed.)

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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Tank of gas = ??? On Sunday I averaged 50.2MPG on about 130 mile stretch of road. It wasn't on flat terrain, went from 3,000' to 7,100' back down to 1,000'. That's a first for me, though. I think the best I'd ever seen prior to yesterday was 48-point-something MPG. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-05-2008, 01:38 PM	#19
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Tank of gas = ??? I find it is really variable depending on wind and riding speed. On a trip last week I went 196 miles on 4.2 gallons on one tank doing 55-60 mph. (very slight tail wind of 5-10 mph). On the very next tank the wind shifted and came on a bit stronger, and I turned into it and sped up to 72- 75 mph and got 163 miles on 4 gallons. (Actual miles and speed.) __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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