45 mpg now common....thanks to...Mobil 1?

[opas ride]

Not concerned...curious! I am a numbers and details guy.

I guess that is what makes the world go round!!..We all have our little idiosyncrasy's I suppose...I doubt your small mileage change has anything much to do with the type of oil although. Ride safe

[sandragggen]

I find increased mpg because of a product interesting VStarRider....I've seen it happen before. I've also seen slight bumps in hp because of oil used. Actually, colder temps require more fuel at same altitude to maintain correct air/fuel ratio. When it warms up you should get even better mpg. Thanks for posting your findings.

[wjduke]

I don't buy the oil connection. I've used GN4 10-40 100%, 25,000 miles as of Thursday, and I average 45-47 or so, and have topped out over 50. It's how you want to ride. I don't ride to save gas, it's how I ride. It's hard not to do some math on each fill up though.

[DaWadd]

I get 35 to 40 on average with with synthetic oil and the same with dino. It amazes me the claims of + 40 mpg. Only times I've gotten better mileage was going downhill or with a tailwind. I'm only 175 lbs too.

[Phantom]

I get 35 to 40 on average with with synthetic oil and the same with dino. It amazes me the claims of + 40 mpg. Only times I've gotten better mileage was going downhill or with a tailwind. I'm only 175 lbs too.

X2

I must of gotten a thirsty Pig of an Engine. My average has been 34-39 lately. I do need to check the air filter to see if there is any major debris in the box like a rats nest, this will definitely impact fuel mileage if the engine can't breathe properly.

[opas ride]

I agree about this "superior mileage" some of these guys claim they get from the F6B. Must be coasting downhill with the throttle closed, a tailwind, and rider weighs about 150lbs...I have never really watched the mileage thing as I personally don't care about it..If a sudden drop happens then I would check, but otherwise a waste of time in my opinion...At 77 years old I don't ride like a crazy man, but still "get-on-it" once in a while, but mostly conservative riding and don't think I have ever gotten over 40 mpg....Ride safe

[2wheelsforme]

Mid 40s anytime I'm taking it easy and I don't use Mobile 1 or even syn stuff. Got plus 40 yesterday in lots of stop and go traffic. Many factors in gas mileage and I would think oil brand would be one of the least things to affect results. That right wrist and speed are tops I would think. I do believe engines get better mileage as they get more broke in. I'm also close to 300 lbs and not many hills to coast down here in Florida, don't really care if you believe it or not but its a fact jack.

[tiltingf6b]

I get 35 to 40 on average with with synthetic oil and the same with dino. It amazes me the claims of + 40 mpg. Only times I've gotten better mileage was going downhill or with a tailwind. I'm only 175 lbs too.

I'm right there with you - something about that F6B engine calls for a heavy hand on the throttle. Just in off my new Valkyrie, same engine less weight = oh the power!