Terrible mileage on my 214 RTS

[Nils888]

I am getting around 29mpg. I go around 140 miles between fill up's. 4.7 to 4.9 gallons every time I have fill up so far. I have only used ECO mode once.
all the rest of the time was riding 2 up on canyon roads.

 

[happyspyder2039]

I've heard and read many times that the fuel mileage will go up after breakin... So when exactly does the fuel mileage begin to get a little better?

Mine is not fully broken in, but I've got 300mi on my 2014 RTS and am averaging just a hair over 100mi per tank... PER TANK! Not good, not even bad, but freaking horrible...nojoke

winter time fuel can have extra water that can cause crappy gas. Might be that you just got a batch of bad gas.. Also how long do you let the bike idle before or after ryding can have an effect on things. I suggest you try shell station on next fuel up. Also Pick up bg44K from a Napa store its a bit pricey but will clear things up if you got bad gas & check tire pressures

 

[SpyderAnn01]

He just posted on Facebook that the Spyder broke down and won't turn over. He has lights and radio but it won't crank. He's having it towed.

 

[NetJunkie]

If you're looking for better mileage, my suggestion is to put it in ECO mode, keep it at 55 MPH or less and anticipate stop lights and immediately let off the throttle; coasting to the light. I promise you much better mileage.

-Texas

That sounds like an awful way to ryde.

 

[Guzzi]

1st fillup on my 2014 RT LIMITED. Warning light on at 180 miles. Gassed up at 185 miles. Took 5.649 gallons. 1st tank at 32.8 mpg. Pretty damn good, compared to my 2012 RTS which only averaged 27.6 mpg for 14000 miles. I'm pleased!!! :spyder2:

 

[Nils888]

He just posted on Facebook that the Spyder broke down and won't turn over. He has lights and radio but it won't crank. He's having it towed.

Where on facebook?

 

[NancysToy]

He just posted on Facebook that the Spyder broke down and won't turn over. He has lights and radio but it won't crank. He's having it towed.

Kill switch? Foot not on the brake with Spyder in gear?

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Kill switch? Foot not on the brake with Spyder in gear?

I had asked about the foot on the brake and that wasn't it but I just checked back and it looks like it was the kill switch

 

[Knarfoh]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?59375-2012-Spyder-RT-S-SM5-Gas-Mileage-Chart

 

[Bob Denman]

Did you notice how quickly this OP's initial question got sidetracked into everybody else telling how great or lousy their mileage was?
And we STILL haven't heard back from OP...

 

[StanProff]

I routinely run 150 miles or so before getting gas on my 2010. I have gone over 160 just to see if it will (had a small rotopax can in the frunk just in case) I go by the odometer and pay NO attention to the low fuel light. It is easy to be quick on the draw and start looking for gas when the low light comes on. I see no way a Spyder is only going to get 16 miles to the gallon. If the bike is hitting on all cylinders there is a problem with the math.

 

[Dan_Ashley]

Did you notice how quickly this OP's initial question got sidetracked into everybody else telling how great or lousy their mileage was?
And we STILL haven't heard back from OP...

Nope. Didn't notice that. Did you?

 

[Nils888]

Did you notice how quickly this OP's initial question got sidetracked into everybody else telling how great or lousy their mileage was?
And we STILL haven't heard back from OP...

sounds like the OP had other issues.:yikes:

 

[Spyder Tony]

I had asked about the foot on the brake and that wasn't it but I just checked back and it looks like it was the kill switch

Yes, it was just the kill switch. I met him up where he was stranded & got him back up & going. Good news is he now knows to be sure the kill switch is in the "on" position prior to starting. Something that most of us have done in the beginning:gaah:

 

[BRPcare]

Mileage

... am averaging just a hair over 100mi per tank... PER TANK!...nojoke

Hello caw001,

You should definitely be getting better mileage than that. Please contact me via PM here or email at [email protected] ; I'd like to get more details (ie how much gas you are putting in the vehicle, driving style, etc) in order to solve this for you.

 

[Bob Denman]

Yes, it was just the kill switch. I met him up where he was stranded & got him back up & going. Good news is he now knows to be sure the kill switch is in the "on" position prior to starting. Something that most of us have done in the beginning:gaah:

I wonder if THAT little tidbit, will end up on FaceBook? :dontknow:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Sounds like he is a newbie that needs some help in figuring out how to get the most bang for his buck on a Spyder, he needs someone to help him so he can enjoy the ride.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

He's found the right place; let's hope that he takes advantage of the vast amount of accumated information contained here... :thumbup:

 

[Blue Star]

Yes, it was just the kill switch. I met him up where he was stranded & got him back up & going. Good news is he now knows to be sure the kill switch is in the "on" position prior to starting. Something that most of us have done in the beginning:gaah:

Been there, done that pps:

 

[Bob Denman]

We all probably "Own that sign..." pps: