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Took A Ride Today

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by FLHTbiker, Jan 27, 2011.

  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Olbill and I with another Friend took a about a 130 mile ride today, little farther for olbill. Started out cold and foggy but got some sun later on and temps finally went up into the 50's.
    Filled the bike up and after all the tuning from the HD dealers tuner Mike Stegman the mileage is now up to 36 from 28. I think I may be even getting a bit better on the ride today as the gas gauge does not seem to be dropping as fast as it was. Anyway that's welcome news and as I get more miles on it I'm hoping it will get in the 40's. The oil pressure still remains about 60 when the RPM's are over 2,000.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 27, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    glad ya got out!!!! things should get better as mileage acquires on the ol'speedo!!!
    chucktx, Jan 27, 2011
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    from 28 to 36 is better as I'am only getting 38 gald someone got to ride hope you two had a good time
    cowboy, Jan 27, 2011
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    FLHT good putt today when i got home blue sky sunshine 50 degrees go figure i checked mileage from our Tues. run 43mpg the ol girls starting to loosing up she likes to be ridden. I will check today's when next fill up.

    olbill
    olbill, Jan 27, 2011
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Last time I checked mine I was getting 51!:p
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 28, 2011
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  7. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    You should get more than that with that little lightweight bike.:D:D
    FLHTbiker, Jan 28, 2011
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  8. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    probably would if I left it stock.:cool:
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 28, 2011
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  9. olbill

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    My 08 96" road king got50-51 it was stage 1 S.P.O'S and S.E. Deep breather.I hope this 103 with the same tune get's close to that.

    olbill
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  10. FLHTbiker

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    I hope I can eventually just get into the 40's
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