Revisit Fuel Milage

[m-c rider]

2013 CCT w/ CSC

I see that it has been several years since this subject was discussed.

I need some idea's. Rode to Tucson yesterday (solo) 345 miles and checked my milage. Seems to be around 19 mpg. Most of the trip is on the Interstate and running at 75 mph. My better half was riding her Spyder, doesn't like to stop when my Lo Fuel light comes on at 100 miles. Anyone know how to get the milage up? (without slowing way down). I don't like it when I get pushed from the other traffic.

Thanks

Phil

 

[rhino 2]

2013 CCT w/ CSC

I see that it has been several years since this subject was discussed.

I need some idea's. Rode to Tucson yesterday (solo) 345 miles and checked my milage. Seems to be around 19 mpg. Most of the trip is on the Interstate and running at 75 mph. My better half was riding her Spyder, doesn't like to stop when my Lo Fuel light comes on at 100 miles. Anyone know how to get the milage up? (without slowing way down). I don't like it when I get pushed from the other traffic.

Thanks

Phil

Phil...Did the low MPG just crop up.....Or has it always been that low....:Shrug:...

 

[m-c rider]

Phil...Did the low MPG just crop up.....Or has it always been that low....:Shrug:...

It has always been low. This is the first time I've run far enought to go thru several tanks.

 

[rustic bob]

My Vegas got 45mpg before I triked it, now it gets 40mpg.

 

[Ben_D]

2013 CCT w/ CSC

I see that it has been several years since this subject was discussed.

I need some idea's. Rode to Tucson yesterday (solo) 345 miles and checked my milage. Seems to be around 19 mpg. Most of the trip is on the Interstate and running at 75 mph. My better half was riding her Spyder, doesn't like to stop when my Lo Fuel light comes on at 100 miles. Anyone know how to get the milage up? (without slowing way down). I don't like it when I get pushed from the other traffic.

Thanks

Phil

Wow, Phil, that is crappy mileage. My XCT gets 42mpg. I’m going to check it after my trike is done. I’ll let you know.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Anything else odd happening? Maybe dragging brake, fuel leak, rough running, power loss, bearing noises, parachute deployed (sorry, couldn't resist). I'm guessing something is way out of wack. Maybe a trip back to the builder is in order.

 

[Iowavicrider]

When comparing mpg of trikes to motorcycles, there is usually quite a drop in mpg. Your drop seems excessive! I would suggest putting the trike on a Dino. Sometimes just a slight tune can make a big difference in how your Victory runs.

 

[m-c rider]

When comparing mpg of trikes to motorcycles, there is usually quite a drop in mpg. Your drop seems excessive! I would suggest putting the trike on a Dino. Sometimes just a slight tune can make a big difference in how your Victory runs.

I had the bike put on a exhaust / gas analizer. No problems were found.

I did slow down a bit on my way home. At 65 or below my instant mileage guage shows 35 to 40mpg and the avg is

is in the same range. I'm going to run it for awhile and not push the limits.

See what happens.

Thanks for all your help and input.

Regards

Phil

 

[rhino 2]

I won't take too much stock in the instant mileage readings, They are there just for your amusement....:Shrug:'''

 

[Ben_D]

Mileage sux

Well, after three tank fills, I’m disappointed to report that my mileage is 28-30 per gal. I removed the tank and looked for any evidence of a leak and found none. My next step will be to pull the Power Commander V and the Lloydz adjustable timing wheel, then experiment with the Supertrapp discs in the mufflers. Wish me luck.

 

[m-c rider]

Moving on

Has anyone found a way to mount an auxiliary fuel tank with the CSC. I have been looking at some spun aluminum tanks from Sandstorm. Nice idea. But where and how to mount? I'm not that sure about how to do this with electric fuel pump. My thought on the tank itself is to find one that will fit between the trunk lid brackets sitting on the floor. I don't have to have the space for storage. Then comes the problem of how the fuel system will pressurize the tank. I would appreciate the groups input and thoughts.

Thanks

Phil

 

[rhino 2]

Has anyone found a way to mount an auxiliary fuel tank with the CSC. I have been looking at some spun aluminum tanks from Sandstorm. Nice idea. But where and how to mount? I'm not that sure about how to do this with electric fuel pump. My thought on the tank itself is to find one that will fit between the trunk lid brackets sitting on the floor. I don't have to have the space for storage. Then comes the problem of how the fuel system will pressurize the tank. I would appreciate the groups input and thoughts.

Thanks

Phil

With my 11 Tri-Glide i always carryed a gal and half tank in the trunk When ever i was going on a long ride....And in 45+ thousand miles i never had to use it, That said it sure felt good knowing i had it back there late at night or early in the AM and running close to empty......

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I keep a 2 gal Roto X in my trunk, leak and fume proof, fits perfectly between the hinges on the tri ... I've only used it once when a guy riding with us ran out on his sporty ... never for me.

 

[rhino 2]

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I keep a 2 gal Roto X in my trunk, leak and fume proof, fits perfectly between the hinges on the tri ... I've only used it once when a guy riding with us ran out on his sporty ... never for me.

That 2 Gal would fill most Sportsters Peanut tank.....My Sportster had the large 3.2 gal tank...:laugh:...

 

[m-c rider]

Fuel Tank

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I keep a 2 gal Roto X in my trunk, leak and fume proof, fits perfectly between the hinges on the tri ... I've only used it once when a guy riding with us ran out on his sporty ... never for me.

I might end up with something like that, I want to look at a tank that I don't have to pour the gas directly into the OEM gas cap. Something along the line that CSC offers for the Honda.

 

[Sharon2665]

Ours is the same!

We also have a Victory with a CSC trike kit and gas mileage has gone down considerably since tricking it. Haven’t figured out exact mileage but I’d bet it’s about 28 to 30mpg. It’s my husbands bike and I ride a Gold Wing tike. I can get 140mi out of a tank of gas on my bike easy but my husband is looking for a gas station when we only have about 100 miles to a tank. When his was a two wheeler he could always outride me on a tank. Really gets inconvenient when your riding in a remote area.

 

[m-c rider]

Solved my problem

Sharon: I purchased a Roto Pax Gen 2, two gallon fuel can. It fits into the trunk nicely and there is still room. I'll use it when needed. Can't see any other options at this time.

Phil

 

[jaymow]

Same with our MotoTrike

We have a 2012 Cross Country with a MotoTrike Vortex kit on it. We used to get 42-45 MPG on the bike. Since it's been triked, 25 MPG is pretty typical. On back roads, running 55-60, we'll get closer to 30...

 

[Iowavicrider]

After an engine rebuild or a cam job, sometime your mileage will suffer for a few hundred miles. Once everything seats well, mileage usually gets better. Also, check your fuel turner. A misadjusted turner can dramatically effect mileage.

 

[jaymow]

cams

We were getting 25 MPG on our Motortrike Vortex. We added cams, Lloyd's air filter, an underdrive pulley, and a tune, and we're now getting 35-37 MPG.