Several of you read my post about my new bike......
I just completed the first leg of a big trip and am very disappointed in the gas mileage. The original owner said that when riding alone, he never got less than 53 mpg. Those of you that are familiar with the LT, know that this bike commonly gets that kind of mileage, or even better.
Here was the performance for the first 750 miles.....
First tank.....49 mpg
Second tank...44 mpg
Third tank...45 mpg
The riding conditions were good without a headwind. I wasn't packed too heavy. I rode at 75 mph (interstate). The only thing I cahnged from the original owner.....I used 90-91 octane.....where he always used mid-grade.
Any thoughts?
I just completed the first leg of a big trip and am very disappointed in the gas mileage. The original owner said that when riding alone, he never got less than 53 mpg. Those of you that are familiar with the LT, know that this bike commonly gets that kind of mileage, or even better.
Here was the performance for the first 750 miles.....
First tank.....49 mpg
Second tank...44 mpg
Third tank...45 mpg
The riding conditions were good without a headwind. I wasn't packed too heavy. I rode at 75 mph (interstate). The only thing I cahnged from the original owner.....I used 90-91 octane.....where he always used mid-grade.
Any thoughts?