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Old 02-27-2008, 05:02 PM
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Talking Towed for 1200 miles.

Just wanted to let you know that I pulled my Harley V-Rod down to Florida on my 4x8 bike trailer. It was 1200 miles and through the Kentucky and Tennessee mountains on I-75 and I got 24.8 mpg and the car ran flawlessly, 70+ mph all the way.
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Old 02-27-2008, 05:05 PM
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Thats awsome. Sweet bike btw. I am really jealous anyone who has a bike worth more that their car is someone I can look up to.
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Old 02-27-2008, 05:06 PM
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Thats Sweet, were you heading to bike week.
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Old 02-27-2008, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by rob-cyn
Just wanted to let you know that I pulled my Harley V-Rod down to Florida on my 4x8 bike trailer. It was 1200 miles and through the Kentucky and Tennessee mountains on I-75 and I got 24.8 mpg and the car ran flawlessly, 70+ mph all the way.
And there is another thread going with a bunch of 2.4`s that can`t get 24.8 mpg`s going flat with nothing on there A$$.Your living proof that they or there car has a problem I have done that trip often and know the terrain.

Enjoy bike week I was going to be heading that way next Tuesday till I broke my right ankel.
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Old 02-27-2008, 05:39 PM
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Cool. I plan to be getting a 4X8 trailer shortly, and taking my bike down to the Deal's Gap area in June. Good to hear that the car can handle it.
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Old 02-27-2008, 08:37 PM
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24.8 mpg makes you an excellent "tow buddy" since it is obvious you know how to tow...a credit to your driving with a load.

I bet that route would have been a beautiful ride in nice weather on the V-rod, huh?


as for those who only get 24.8 in stock trim, no trailer...best start diagnosing problems with the car, or try driving with your foot on and off the throttle less often.
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Old 02-28-2008, 12:17 PM
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Yep, down here for Bike Week. My brother lives in St. Cloud which is by Orlando so I am staying with him. I was really happy with the car's performance coming down and am getting 26 mpg city down in a warmer climate. I was getting that on the highway in Michigan with the cold temp and pre-warming in the mornings.
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Old 02-28-2008, 01:22 PM
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Would love to be able to tow our Harley's down to Bike Week -- but our bike trailer weighs in at 1,450 empty. Add our Heritage Softail (950+ pounds) and the XL883 Low (650+ pounds), and it's well above what my Little Monster could tow.
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Old 02-29-2008, 08:33 PM
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Well then get on them and ride them down.
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