Anyone else dealing with this sort of Gas Mileage?

[Woodaddict]

And you hoped that the reserve space wasn't holding water since it had been so long since you used it.

OR...... you forgot to put petcock back on "run" after fill up and was left on "reserve" and when you went to switch it, motor was dead!!!

 

[Peter Aawen]

OR...... you forgot to put petcock back on "run" after fill up and was left on "reserve" and when you went to switch it, motor was dead!!!

:yikes: I resemble that! :banghead:


Faaaarrrr to many times for it to be the slightest bit funny anymore! :sour: You'd think I'd learn after the first coupla times, wouldn't you?! :cus:

 

[slhanks004]

I don't rely on the miles to empty number too much. I have an app on my phone (Fuelio) that I use to keep track of fuel for both my Spyder and my GMC. At each fill up I enter the trip odometer reading, gallons purchased, amount of fuel, and price per gallon. It calculates gas mileage, averages it, etc. Once you know your average range, you know how far you can go on a tank. I've been using it for years. I also know my mileage goes down if am riding mountains or doing 70+ on the interstate or if I'm doing a lot of stop-go city riding.

The miles to empty reading on the dash is based on some algorithm based on some historical data, and can and does change "in flight".

 

[2dogs]

OR...... you forgot to put petcock back on "run" after fill up and was left on "reserve" and when you went to switch it, motor was dead!!!

I never ever made that mistake! LLPOF. Well, maybe once I did. LLPOF again!

 

[2dogs]

OR...... you forgot to put petcock back on "run" after fill up and was left on "reserve" and when you went to switch it, motor was dead!!!

Luckily I never did that. LLPOF Well maybe once. LLPOF again.

 

[troop]

I have a 2022 RT STS with only 900 miles on it. So far, averaging only in low/mid 30's mpg 100% solo. Expecting (hoping) it goes up as mileage increases and engine meshes..

 

[2dogs]

I have a 2022 RT STS with only 900 miles on it. So far, averaging only in low/mid 30's mpg 100% solo. Expecting (hoping) it goes up as mileage increases and engine meshes..

I've heard of other people only getting mpg in the low 30's on their new machines. On my first tank full I got 40. After that, my mpg's went down into the mid 30's until about my second oil change. Then my mpg's began to rise back up to the low 40's. I've only hit 45 twice but constantly get 40 most all the time. Particularly when I'm 2up. I believe the mpg's pretty much start and end right at the wrist.

 

[ARtraveler]

I've heard of other people only getting mpg in the low 30's on their new machines. On my first tank full I got 40. After that, my mpg's went down into the mid 30's until about my second oil change. Then my mpg's began to rise back up to the low 40's. I've only hit 45 twice but constantly get 40 most all the time. Particularly when I'm 2up. I believe the mpg's pretty much start and end right at the wrist.

A couple thousand miles and the mileage will get better. Most 1330's get high 30's to low 40's. For me, it was 39-41 most of the time.

 

[Leaping1]

Having a 2011 RT-S I just want to let you know that you are hurting my feelings on MPG. But I do enjoy the high RPMs and the fun factor. The biggest problem is having to stop more often in a group riding situation. But usually at least one in the group has to pee at that time so all is good. lol

 

[DGoebel]

Yep, I have on occasion, using a gas can to top off after pumping at the pumps, added over 6 gallons, (Pumped 5.6 gals topped off with Reda 1 gal) but rarely. When I do Iron Butt Rides, I carry a REDA spare gas can - https://www.reda.co/reda-gas-can on the Spyder, just in case I don't stretch far enough...

 

[GDoc]

yeah, common problem for new riders/owners. I think tank is 6.9 gal. But you can insert the spout fully at first until you get a click off, then barely have the nozzle in, and use a bunch of mini squeezes until the gas level comes up to vent slits. If you do this, then you can get 200 miles on a tank @ 73 mph. I can get 205 or so, but that is with gas gage down to E, and when it hits E, you have approx 25 more miles. My gauge is a needle on my 2015, while your 2020 RT has just a bar graph, but similar results.

I agree, I have a 2016 Spyder RTS SE6, I disconnected my gauges which will switch to the Bar Graph Gauge, I like it better. What I need to do is do the math and get a good number on milage. One of these days. I'm getting ready for some long trips out west To Big Bend in October with the Blue Knights International MC. Live the long rides. But then I might be pulling a trailer. Fellow Spyder Riders, Ride Safe and Watch Out For The Cagers. GDoc