So, I need help....on a recent trip, 97* air temp, freeway, I got terrible mileage. I don’t understand..shouldn’t I get decent mileage at 3600rpm in 6th gear?
So, I need help....on a recent trip, 97* air temp, freeway, I got terrible mileage. I don’t understand..shouldn’t I get decent mileage at 3600rpm in 6th gear?
Mileage is subjective to many variables
What is bad for you may be good for someone else
What is your MPG?
More info would be a plus, what size engine, what modifications ETC
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From my windshield if you got 26-29 you did well with the heat and those high temperatures wow don't expect much. Most likely mileage close to 24 high rpms make heat and hot breathing in less oxygen pray that you had a nice ride. Actually I stopped figuring when I get 130-135 I start looking for a station 🚉
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AH, you picked up on the issue. On my trike, 3600 rpm with cruise set will net you 80 on a flat road. Wouldn’t expect good mileage at that speed.
Tongue was firmly in cheek. LOL
as far as what my mileage was, I have no idea. Drive til the light comes on, fill up. Rinse and repeat. We were headed home after the long weekend. It was not a fun ride at 95-97* with the engine heat also.
Today I went for annul inspection and took a short stretch of I-80. Running at even 70 the tach was 2850 on the rpm's. So the gearing change has been a good thing for us. I still have great bottom end starting power and not screaming in 6th fred
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Just finished my first fill up and was pretty happy. 2019 Tri Glide went 134 miles and still showed about 3/8 tank left. It took 3.415 gallons. That calculates to about 39.23 mpg. Of course it was mostly 65 mph but still happy.
When i ride two up average speed 55 mph without a ton of luggage 180 miles before i start looking for gas.Now if pulling the trailer loaded (approx. wt 300 lbs including trailer) 150 to 160 miles before i need gas.
Best i have got was yesterday . 33 mpg, mostly 65mph on 4 lane. Maybe when it breaks in ,it will be better.
Fess up Udawg, were you coasting down those hills in Ut, ??
2020 TriGlide Tahitian Teal aka (Hawaiian Hussy). Avon frt & Comfortred rear tires. ProAction frt & rear susp. RZ seat. DK floorboard extension & rear axle retainer kit with EBS, HD pull -back bars. Custom Dynamics front turn signals & Vent grill. All ,HD "Edge Cut " accessories.
When your talking about a small talk [6Gal] Only A few ounces will throw off your figures ..
And if you go by the digital display that and 20˘ will get you a ride on the Subway.....
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
2020 TriGlide Tahitian Teal aka (Hawaiian Hussy). Avon frt & Comfortred rear tires. ProAction frt & rear susp. RZ seat. DK floorboard extension & rear axle retainer kit with EBS, HD pull -back bars. Custom Dynamics front turn signals & Vent grill. All ,HD "Edge Cut " accessories.
I really don't care if it's 25 or 45 mpg, I just wish it had a 10 gallon tank.
Just kidding about the hills, it's one of the things I love about southern Utah. Half an hour to Brian Head, Cedar Breaks, Bryce Canyon, Zion NP, and really beautiful rolling hills at Duck Creek.
My Slingshot had a 10 gal tank, And if i really toped it off [Just before i was to drive at least 25 miles before parking it over night] 11 gals 300 + miles before the next fill up...
The Triglide will take a little more than 6gal's if you feed it in slooow and drive at least 20 miles before stoping ....
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
2020 TriGlide Tahitian Teal aka (Hawaiian Hussy). Avon frt & Comfortred rear tires. ProAction frt & rear susp. RZ seat. DK floorboard extension & rear axle retainer kit with EBS, HD pull -back bars. Custom Dynamics front turn signals & Vent grill. All ,HD "Edge Cut " accessories.