Mileage

[Rider70]

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? :xzqxz::Joker3:

 

[rhino 2]

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? :xzqxz::Joker3:

And what was the terrible mileage numbers...:Shrug:...

 

[Jack Klarich]

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

 

[Fearless]

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

 

[Gorilla]

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? :xzqxz::Joker3:

i gather you are joking because of the clown. because 3600 rpm in 6th is pushing well over 75mph. pushing a trike barn door at that speed the mileage would be TERRIBLE.

 

[Rider70]

i gather you are joking because of the clown. because 3600 rpm in 6th is pushing well over 75mph. pushing a trike barn door at that speed the mileage would be TERRIBLE.

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.

 

[Fearless]

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

 

[Udawg]

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.

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

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.

 

[PosseRider]

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, ??

 

[Udawg]

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, ??

You mean there are hills here? Gotta check them out.

I probably didn't fill it as full as I should have. I stopped when the gas came over the rubber but after I stopped I noticed it had dropped a bit. I bet it's a lot less next tank.

 

[rhino 2]

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.....

 

[PosseRider]

You mean there are hills here? Gotta check them out.

I probably didn't fill it as full as I should have. I stopped when the gas came over the rubber but after I stopped I noticed it had dropped a bit. I bet it's a lot less next tank.

If ya wanna get it FULL, shake the trike a little ,gas goes down, can do that 2-3 times at a fill-up. Hills to your East on 14

 

[Udawg]

If ya wanna get it FULL, shake the trike a little ,gas goes down, can do that 2-3 times at a fill-up. Hills to your East on 14

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.

 

[rhino 2]

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 ....

 

[PosseRider]

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.

Have been to your part of Ut many times. Last year we brought Lady On a Mission out there. We stayed in Cedar City.

 

[LadyonaMission]

Have been to your part of Ut many times. Last year we brought Lady On a Mission out there. We stayed in Cedar City.

Utah is so awesome.

 

[Udawg]

Have been to your part of Ut many times. Last year we brought Lady On a Mission out there. We stayed in Cedar City.

Well next time give me a little heads and I'll take you to dinner for sure.

 

[Udawg]

Utah is so awesome.

I'm so glad you came, next time dinner is on me. I've only been here about 6 years but I'm falling in love with it.

 

[Udawg]

If ya wanna get it FULL, shake the trike a little ,gas goes down, can do that 2-3 times at a fill-up. Hills to your East on 14

Well I filled it, filled it and filled it until it wouldn't go down anymore. Got 39.15 on that tank. I guess I just ride like an old man. Oh WAIT, I am one!

 

[rhino 2]

Well I filled it, filled it and filled it until it wouldn't go down anymore. Got 39.15 on that tank. I guess I just ride like an old man. Oh WAIT, I am one!

Yes'Sir ;Getting old will do it to you every time........

 

[Udawg]

Have been to your part of Ut many times. Last year we brought Lady On a Mission out there. We stayed in Cedar City.

I do love that Tahitian Teal. Beautiful Trike Bill.

 

[PosseRider]

I do love that Tahitian Teal. Beautiful Trike Bill.

Thanks Jerry. A bit over 3000 miles now I think. (forgot to check). Today with a bad headwind & 65-70, just a tad over 30 mpg. I am getting younger. 75 & starting back. We stayed in Cedar when I was a kid (mid 50's) for a week or so. Mom's cousin ran the Armory there before he retired. Last yr ,Lola was with us & we had done all the parks around there & headed out 56 to 93 in Nv to go to Mt.

 

[Fearless]

Thanks Jerry. A bit over 3000 miles now I think. (forgot to check). Today with a bad headwind & 65-70, just a tad over 30 mpg. I am getting younger. 75 & starting back. We stayed in Cedar when I was a kid (mid 50's) for a week or so. Mom's cousin ran the Armory there before he retired. Last yr ,Lola was with us & we had done all the parks around there & headed out 56 to 93 in Nv to go to Mt.

travel safe ya here Fred

 

[Wmitz]

Trying a couple of tanks loads of non corn gas 93 octane. First tank was a flush, second tank was 41.3 mpg, two up on two lane roads 45-60 mph.

 

[Sunman]

Trying a couple of tanks loads of non corn gas 93 octane. First tank was a flush, second tank was 41.3 mpg, two up on two lane roads 45-60 mph.

About 11 years ago when I had a Goldwing trike we were riding in Arkansas when I found some non corn gas in a little town. Gas mileage went up about 5 mpg and trike ran better. Thank you government.

 

[Udawg]

Trying a couple of tanks loads of non corn gas 93 octane. First tank was a flush, second tank was 41.3 mpg, two up on two lane roads 45-60 mph.

That's good mileage. I just filled up with my first tank of EFree too so I'll check out the mileage on it soon.