OK, what can I do, without spending tons on tuners, etc, to get better gas mileage?? I'm only getting 28-36 mpg. I'm used to as much was 44 on my 2016 StreetGlide.
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OK, what can I do, without spending tons on tuners, etc, to get better gas mileage?? I'm only getting 28-36 mpg. I'm used to as much was 44 on my 2016 StreetGlide.
Your right in the ball park MPG Wise...Don't forget you are comparing Apples to Oranges.... The T/G is quite a bit heavier, and cuts though the air like the proverbial Outhouse on wheels.....
I average about 32 mpg and I'm a lead foot.
I had just over 20,000 miles on my 16 TG when I traded for my 19. I was lucky to get 30mpg. The dealership said the new M8-114s get better mpg. We will see.
I had just over 20,000 miles on my 16 TG when I traded for my 19. I was lucky to get 30mpg. The dealership said the new M8-114s get better mpg. We will see.
OK, what can I do, without spending tons on tuners, etc, to get better gas mileage?? I'm only getting 28-36 mpg. I'm used to as much was 44 on my 2016 StreetGlide.
OK, what can I do, without spending tons on tuners, etc, to get better gas mileage?? I'm only getting 28-36 mpg. I'm used to as much was 44 on my 2016 StreetGlide.
Joe, In the 972 miles that I have put on the new 114 M8 trike, I have noticed that before it is even fully broken in that it seems to be getting 1-3 MPG better than my similarly equipped 107 M8. I really like the way the new engine is performing. You migrated from the TC103 but I have had two subsequent migrations to get to the 114 M8 and I notice significant improvements in the interplay between the new M8 engine and the trike itself. Much smoother and more pleasant to ride.
It is much smoother and nicer to ride. Just coming up on 600 miles and I haven't even tired to track my mpg yet. Good news if it gets a little better than the 107 M8 right out of the box though, because my buddies M8 got better mpg than my 103. One thing I keep noticing is that the fans continue to run after shutting it down almost all the time, whereas my 103 seldom did unless it was really hot outside.
It is much smoother and nicer to ride. Just coming up on 600 miles and I haven't even tired to track my mpg yet. Good news if it gets a little better than the 107 M8 right out of the box though, because my buddies M8 got better mpg than my 103. One thing I keep noticing is that the fans continue to run after shutting it down almost all the time, whereas my 103 seldom did unless it was really hot outside.
Joe, Harley I believe had changed the parameters between the 103's and the M8's in terms of how the fans were actuated. I think the M8 rely a bit more on ambient temps rather than just engine temps IIRC. Bob
I am definitely a leadfoot(lead wrist??). I thought I was gonna give up fast riding & twisties when I switched over but I can keep up with the Road Glides, no problem. Plus I can easily pop a wheelie if I want to. LOL
Past two weeks I've tracked my miles and mpg closely. 33.7 mpg on rural hi-way and city combined. 37 mpg on recent short interstate trips. Not uncommon to get 38 mpg on longer trips with gas and dash fill ups.
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