Chopper mileage

[tcrowelljr]

I get about 40 mpg on my 04 117 Chopper. Its at least 115 hp, 130 tq before I put flat top pistons, shaved heads and jugs and upgraded the valve springs. My 09 Street Glide gets about 30 mpg (93 hp/101 tq)

 

[joshchevy]

Are u filling BOTH tanks?

See now I feel dumb. I’ve been filing the right tank, but because I haven’t been able to remove the left tank gas cap. I figured since I wasn’t able to remove the left cap, that is was more of a decoration thing and just able to fill from right side. ‍

 

[mleach72]

See now I feel dumb. I’ve been filing the right tank, but because I haven’t been able to remove the left tank gas cap. I figured since I wasn’t able to remove the left cap, that is was more of a decoration thing and just able to fill from right side. ‍

The left cap is reverse threads. Turn to the right to loosen. Left to tighten.

 

[Mikeinjersey]

See now I feel dumb. I’ve been filing the right tank, but because I haven’t been able to remove the left tank gas cap. I figured since I wasn’t able to remove the left cap, that is was more of a decoration thing and just able to fill from right side. ‍

Gas Cap Info

Gas Cap Stuck..won't open????

Badbrad I don't think bdmridgeback has them anymore....if so let me know...but last time I talked to him he was done with them... congrats on getting cap off..here in phoenix when i'm done rideing I just loosen cap..kinda an insurance pol thing with the heat.. now just a habit...so far so...

www.bigdogbiker.com

 

[joshchevy]

The left cap is reverse threads. Turn to the right to loosen. Left to tighten.

Got it off, that’s the good news. Bad news, seems to have been glued to prevent removal. Definitely has not been removed in a very long time.

 

[joshchevy]

Gas Cap Info

Gas Cap Stuck..won't open????

Badbrad I don't think bdmridgeback has them anymore....if so let me know...but last time I talked to him he was done with them... congrats on getting cap off..here in phoenix when i'm done rideing I just loosen cap..kinda an insurance pol thing with the heat.. now just a habit...so far so...

www.bigdogbiker.com

Nice! Thank you!

 

[mleach72]

Got it off, that’s the good news. Bad news, seems to have been glued to prevent removal. Definitely has not been removed in a very long time.

Did the paint saver come out with the cap? That was glued in at the factory.

 

[joshchevy]

Did the paint saver come out with the cap? That was glued in at the factory.

I’m thinking yes.

 

[mleach72]

I’m thinking yes.

Yeah, it's well known problem with the original gas caps. The ethanol in the gas swells the plastic in the caps and they get tight. If you can get the cap and paint saver separated, you put the paint saver back in and order a new cap from bigdogpartskingpin. The same thing happened to me, but I got a custom set of caps. I've heard the new caps are less susceptible to swelling. When you put the paint saver back in, use JB weld. I've heard that's what BDM used at the factory. If you can't get the cap and paint saver separated, Eric at HDM has those as well.

 

[joshchevy]

Yeah, it's well known problem with the original gas caps. The ethanol in the gas swells the plastic in the caps and they get tight. If you can get the cap and paint saver separated, you put the paint saver back in and order a new cap from bigdogpartskingpin. The same thing happened to me, but I got a custom set of caps. I've heard the new caps are less susceptible to swelling. When you put the paint saver back in, use JB weld. I've heard that's what BDM used at the factory. If you can't get the cap and paint saver separated, Eric at HDM has those as well.

Thank you. About to see what I can do with it.