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Old 11-14-2012, 01:49 AM   #61 (permalink)
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I run my Shadow Spirit 750 about 65-70mph the majority of my rides with a little in town stuff. I'm getting anywhere from 42-46mpg as far as I can tell.
The past 2 tanks I've filled up with 87octane No Ethanol from 2 different no name stations. I couldn't tell a difference.
I wish there was a quick test to see if it was actually ethanol free and not just some shady guy charging a few cents more for the same 10%crap.
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Old 11-14-2012, 04:47 AM   #62 (permalink)
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on my 07 shadow aero bobber with v&H straight shots with my cut baffles, stage two jets, custom intake, and the epa junk removed im averaging 150 miles on a tank so low to mid 50's. accord to fuel log my worst tank lately is 47mpg and i run like a bat out of hell in the city trying to avoid cars at all possiblities and getting the hell out of the way. on the interstate cruising 80 i average 45mpg's so about 120-130 miles before i need to switch to reserve. i generally run till i hit reserve. do the math real quick and get to the nearest pump for a fill up. have yet to come close to emptying the tank dry
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Old 11-14-2012, 05:04 AM   #63 (permalink)
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I've only checked mileage running the 2-lane roads/highways with speed limits of 35-55 mph, usually running 5-10 over that, and I've been getting between 50-55 mpg. After a little experimentation I've found that she runs best on 87 octane.
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Old 11-14-2012, 10:00 AM   #64 (permalink)
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I haven't had my 2012 Phantom for long, and have actually only purchased 3 tanks of gas. Getting between 50 and 53 mpg. Don't know just how far a full tank will get me as I usually get fuel at about 150 mile intervals. I don't like to cut it too close.
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Old 11-14-2012, 11:43 AM   #65 (permalink)
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04 vlx, i also fill up at about 100 miles
also noticed the speedo seems to run fast compared to my car
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Old 11-14-2012, 12:49 PM   #66 (permalink)
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Lazarus clocks right around 50 MpG on 87 octane for freeways, and in the neighborhood of 36 for around town stuff. No reserve, so I just fill up when the ridiculously pessimistic gauge starts huggin "E", which is usually means less that 3 gals. to refill the tank
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