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[Lucky]

I did a search to try and find out the answer to this first, but didn't find it.  Being a new owner of a 1300, I was real surprised to find out that I only got 33 mpg when I filled up this morning.  Is that pretty normal for Houston commuting?  I was really expecting more like 40+ mpg.  I'm sure that since she is a brand new bike and I am still learning where she likes to be shifted (old bike had tach on it), I might be running her to higher rpms than is gas efficient.  Also is it common at all that a new bike from the dealer might come with it's carbs not properly adjusted?  It has seemed that she has run rough from day one.  At first I thought maybe it was just a different bike and different feel on the throttle and clutch...but after a little over 200 miles I'm not so dumb as to not have gotten the feel of the bike yet.

[mudfrogg]

I put cobra longs pipes from the get go on my 1300C.  Get between 40 to 44 on the high end.

[sgtstever]

I got a hypercharger, V&H pipes and jetted the carb and I get 40+ MPG.

[RD]

Lucky, assuming that the carbs are adjusted properly, it will still take some time to break the engine in. I have an 1800C, and it was 1500-2K before I was getting 37-38mpg consistantly. The 1300 should get a little better, how much, I'm not sure. A lot REALLY depends on your riding style. If you're heavy on the throttle, your mpg will suffer quickly.

[Lucky]

Patience...is that what you are telling me   Must admit it is not one of my better suits...but, if you insist I will just keep riding the bike and see if the mileage levels out....task master.

Seriously, thanks for your input.

[ruger9mm]

My 1300, has the V&H Big Shots and rejetted carbs and overall I have averaged 45

[gsboriqua]

I was averaging much higher from the get go.  I would have it looked at.