NOMAD MPG

dlander1225 · 06-27-2011, 10:26 AM

HI, NEW TO KN BUT NEED SOME EXPERT ADVISE. RUNNING A 2006 NOMAD WITH 5 [sorry] HARLEYS AND I CAN ONLY GET 140 MILES ON A TANK. MAKES ME LOOK WEAK. I HAVE COBRA EXHAUST,DYNA 2,BIG AIR KIT AND HAVE NOT BEEN DYNO'ED AFTER TAKING OFF HYPERCHARGER. SHOULD I EXPECT BETTER AND SHOULD I HAVE IT PROFFESIONALLY TUNED. THANX DA

deacon1984 · 06-27-2011, 10:43 AM

I've got a 2008 Nomad with V&H Baggers and K&N Air Filter. I average 36 MPG.

lonewolf · 06-27-2011, 10:52 AM

36 to 38 is average

Dave · 06-27-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dlander1225

HI, NEW TO KN BUT NEED SOME EXPERT ADVISE. RUNNING A 2006 NOMAD WITH 5 [sorry] HARLEYS

Don't be sorry. Not every one can step up to a Harley. Work at it and you too will be there one day. :)

**Top Cat** · 06-27-2011, 11:03 AM

2007 1600.
I'm running stock except for the debaffle and I get 42 mpg.

flightdoc · 06-27-2011, 11:21 AM

Stock everything 2005. Just checked it this morning...40.4MPG. I assume having all the additional "stuff" added to your engine will decrease your mileage.

blowndodge · 06-27-2011, 11:37 AM

Dialing in an aftermarket fuel processor and getting good mileage is a balancing act. It's only taken me over 2 years to eliminate the ping and stil be able to squeeze 41mpg's on the highway. However, anything over 35 is pretty much normal.

VulcanE · 06-27-2011, 12:37 PM

What year is your Nomad?, if it's a 1500 (they have smaller tanks than the 1600s), 140 miles is about average on a tank before you need to fuel up. I have an '05 1600, V&H exhaust with UBs, TFI fuel processor, and Thunder stealth air kit. I average a consistent 42~44 MPG.

**ringadingh** · 06-27-2011, 12:47 PM

I was able to always get at least 180 miles on a tank, unless it was winter. My light doesn't even come on until about 140-150 miles.

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-27-2011, 01:43 PM

The important thing is to accurately check your MPG's. I am getting 37 to 38 with some local and some road riding. I get 41 to 42 on the road. I usually fill up at around 140 to 160. The '08 has a 5.3 gallon tank. I would think your tank is the same since it is an '06.

**Jared** · 06-27-2011, 02:19 PM

I have an open K&N, Vance and Hines w/ Ultimate Baffle, and a TFI. If I'm cruising a 60 I can get 45 MPG. If I'm cruising at 85 it drops to 35. How agressive are you riding.

I've never run out of gas, but I have run my bike to 196 miles before filling. I imagine I was within 10 of walking.

**MAS Tequila** · 06-27-2011, 03:06 PM

I made a 204 mile ride once without stopping for gas. I never went above 50, short shifted on take-off, and didn't downshift coming to stops.

I had an issue that made me not want to stop.

That's an 03 1500 with the 5.0 gallon FI tank.

I don't want to do it again, the last 10 miles was nerve racking.

On the highway my light comes on around 120-125, that's at 75-80 mph.

Like Jared kinda said: It depends on your right wrist.

MT

waterman · 06-27-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

Like Jared kinda said: It depends on your right wrist.

MT

Also depends upon the headwinds. Last week I had my worst mileage ever. Cruising 70 acutal down the interstate bucking a 35 to 40+ mph headwind. Had 100.4 miles on the odometer and it took 4.3 gallons. Ouch.

cactusjack · 06-27-2011, 03:57 PM

Welcome. Does your keyboard have a caps lock key? If so, turn it off. All caps is considered shouting.

**Top Cat** · 06-27-2011, 04:06 PM

He is new to the site and wanted to make sure we could hear him.

06-27-2011, 10:26 AM	#1
dlander1225 Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 4	NOMAD MPG HI, NEW TO KN BUT NEED SOME EXPERT ADVISE. RUNNING A 2006 NOMAD WITH 5 [sorry] HARLEYS AND I CAN ONLY GET 140 MILES ON A TANK. MAKES ME LOOK WEAK. I HAVE COBRA EXHAUST,DYNA 2,BIG AIR KIT AND HAVE NOT BEEN DYNO'ED AFTER TAKING OFF HYPERCHARGER. SHOULD I EXPECT BETTER AND SHOULD I HAVE IT PROFFESIONALLY TUNED. THANX DA Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-27-2011, 10:43 AM	#2
deacon1984 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 133	NOMAD MPG I've got a 2008 Nomad with V&H Baggers and K&N Air Filter. I average 36 MPG. __________________ John VBA #1753 2008 Nomad
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06-27-2011, 10:52 AM	#3
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	NOMAD MPG 36 to 38 is average __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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06-27-2011, 11:03 AM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	NOMAD MPG 2007 1600. I'm running stock except for the debaffle and I get 42 mpg. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-27-2011, 11:21 AM	#6
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	NOMAD MPG Stock everything 2005. Just checked it this morning...40.4MPG. I assume having all the additional "stuff" added to your engine will decrease your mileage.
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06-27-2011, 11:37 AM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	NOMAD MPG Dialing in an aftermarket fuel processor and getting good mileage is a balancing act. It's only taken me over 2 years to eliminate the ping and stil be able to squeeze 41mpg's on the highway. However, anything over 35 is pretty much normal. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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06-27-2011, 12:37 PM	#8
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	NOMAD MPG What year is your Nomad?, if it's a 1500 (they have smaller tanks than the 1600s), 140 miles is about average on a tank before you need to fuel up. I have an '05 1600, V&H exhaust with UBs, TFI fuel processor, and Thunder stealth air kit. I average a consistent 42~44 MPG. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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06-27-2011, 12:47 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	NOMAD MPG I was able to always get at least 180 miles on a tank, unless it was winter. My light doesn't even come on until about 140-150 miles. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-27-2011, 01:43 PM	#10
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	NOMAD MPG The important thing is to accurately check your MPG's. I am getting 37 to 38 with some local and some road riding. I get 41 to 42 on the road. I usually fill up at around 140 to 160. The '08 has a 5.3 gallon tank. I would think your tank is the same since it is an '06. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-27-2011, 02:19 PM	#11
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	NOMAD MPG I have an open K&N, Vance and Hines w/ Ultimate Baffle, and a TFI. If I'm cruising a 60 I can get 45 MPG. If I'm cruising at 85 it drops to 35. How agressive are you riding. I've never run out of gas, but I have run my bike to 196 miles before filling. I imagine I was within 10 of walking. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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06-27-2011, 03:06 PM	#12
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	NOMAD MPG I made a 204 mile ride once without stopping for gas. I never went above 50, short shifted on take-off, and didn't downshift coming to stops. I had an issue that made me not want to stop. That's an 03 1500 with the 5.0 gallon FI tank. I don't want to do it again, the last 10 miles was nerve racking. On the highway my light comes on around 120-125, that's at 75-80 mph. Like Jared kinda said: It depends on your right wrist. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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06-27-2011, 03:57 PM	#14
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	NOMAD MPG Welcome. Does your keyboard have a caps lock key? If so, turn it off. All caps is considered shouting. __________________ 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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06-27-2011, 04:06 PM	#15
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	NOMAD MPG He is new to the site and wanted to make sure we could hear him. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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