[RBinTEX]

OK, we all knew that it would come up sooner or later about gas mileage.

My third tank of gas revealed a 37.6 mpg!

Much better than my first and second filling!
I am a heavy weight at 270 lbs and I suspect others are getting much better gas mileage?

 

[Mack]

Is that low speed, or "spirited" riding?

 

[elrod]

That is about what I am getting also.

 

[RBinTEX]

Is that low speed, or "spirited" riding?

Mixed with about 1/2 of it at legal 75mph on interstate 20. Some short high speed bursts!

 

[GordonS]

OK, I only have 250 miles on my Scout and I'm following the factory recommended break in regimen. While most of my riding so far has been relaxed back road riding, it also includes some 75 mph stints on the highway and some deliberate fast sprints to help with the break in, I've averaged 50.1 mpg. Much better than I actually expected given the feedback and expectations from the various Indian threads. If I can keep close to 50 mpg I'll be VERY happy.

 

[elrod]

hmmmm, 37 to 50mpg, that is quite a difference. Interesting

 

[GordonS]

hmmmm, 37 to 50mpg, that is quite a difference. Interesting

Yeah, and I hope my Scout keeps it up!

 

[redscout]

UOTE="RBinTEX, post: 38812, member: 2734"]OK, we all knew that it would come up sooner or later about gas mileage.

My third tank of gas revealed a 37.6 mpg!

Much better than my first and second filling!
I am a heavy weight at 270 lbs and I suspect others are getting much better gas mileage?[/QUOTE]
Im a big guy myself 6'2 250 lbs how are the shocks for you? I didnt notice a problem on my demo ride but not sure what to expect. Any feedback would be great, thank you

 

[taboothe]

It's the smiles per mile not the miles per gallon that matters.

 

[halld]

It's the smiles per mile not the miles per gallon that matters.

Depends on where you are at the end of the last gallon. But until then

 

[taboothe]

It's kinda like buying whiskey, buy the big bottle and a scant pint just in case you run out.

 

[halld]

It's kinda like buying whiskey, buy the big bottle and a scant pint just in case you run out.

Bought one

 

[JayFL459]

Getting around 45 MPG sometimes a bit more or less but fair to say an average of 45 MPG ..

 

[RBinTEX]

If I can keep close to 50 mpg I'll be VERY happy.

Me too!
But at my weight, I won't hold my breath! LOL!

 

[RBinTEX]

hmmmm, 37 to 50mpg, that is quite a difference. Interesting

I strongly suspect that I weigh more than Gordon does!

Getting around 45 MPG sometimes a bit more or less but fair to say an average of 45 MPG ..

I'm hoping that as my motor gets broke in that mine will improve!

 

[RBinTEX]

Im a big guy myself 6'2 250 lbs how are the shocks for you? I did'nt notice a problem on my demo ride but not sure what to expect. Any feedback would be great, thank you[/QUOTE]


So far, I am quite satisfied with the OEM settings on the shock.

I may try for just a small amount harder just to see if it helps against the high speed wiggle brought on by the windscreen install.

 

[DTyndale]

Been riding mine hard around town, gassing it when the light changes. Light came on at 104 miles, mileage 41.03. My weight 175

This bike is so stinking fast, driver backrest keeps me on the seat when pulling G's

 

[cameramanx]

That's about the same mileage as I was getting before it got to crapy to ride. But it's early I'm still under 300 miles. Hoping for a little better when it's broken in.

 

[Cadrien]

First couple tanks run through and I'm averaging just under 46mpg.

 

[JackProspect]

Any idea how long you have after the light comes on?