Better gas mileage at 1000 miles

[wallacem]

I have a new 2016 Street glide, and have been disappointed with the mileage, running about 41-42mpg normal riding. After 1000 miles, checked it last weekend on a 170 mile trip, taking it easy, holding it to speed limit, about half 55, and half 65mph. Checked at 47.5 mpg. Only mod is Magnaflow slip ons. I can live with that. Wallacem in Ga.

 

[Klmack]

You may end up being disappointed. After 17,000 miles I have learned that I probably average 38- 40 mpg. If you are riding at 55- 65 mph in 6th gear, the bike is probably going to suck juice. The only time I am in 6th gear is 75 mph or greater for an extended period of time. I have the 4” Rineharts, Vance & Hines Power Duals, and FP3 tuner. Last year when I rode to Sturgis, I kept a mileage/fuel log and ended up about 40- 42 mpg.

One thing I have recently noticed: when I fill up and press the trip switch (left side controls),and scroll until the speedo displays ‘R’- which indicates how many miles remain in the tank, it will go to about between 187- 205, where it used to read 237, 240, 245 or so. Not sure what that means. Even when I fill up to the brim, the display will only go as high as 213 or so.

 

[scharrin]

Klmack...is absolutely correct. I have a 2015 and since my mods I get between 38-41 mpg sometimes 35 if I am hard on it. I have header/mufflers and a tuner upgrade...

 

[CrBear]

It also varies which Town/State you're in. I get much better gas mileage and remaining miles outside of Texas (ARK/COLO). Recently is COLO the remaining miles aid 326 ! Usually 240 here.

 

[Mojo]

When I fill up, I rock the bike sidi to side and back and forth a few times while topping off. I get more in the tank that way. my average is 44-48 mpg.

 

[Gunrunner72]

That was one of the first things I noticed on the ride home from the dealership when I bought it. I swear I could see the gas needle moving.lol
Just wait 'til you make some performance mods....maybe mine just went down that much more because I'm twisting the throttle more now.

 

[Mark2842]

Hell why worry about MPG. Just get on it and ride and have fun. Putting 5 gals of gas isnt going to kill you. If you worry about a couple of dollars more your paying in gas. Your on the wrong bike.
Just my .02. Be safe.

 

[Aviator5456]

Hell why worry about MPG. Just get on it and ride and have fun. Putting 5 gals of gas isnt going to kill you. If you worry about a couple of dollars more your paying in gas. Your on the wrong bike.
Just my .02. Be safe.

I'm with Mark....I don't worry about gas mileage...if I were, I'd get a SMART car....