What kind of mileage are the ST's getting?

[Magdave]

First fill-up with my 1330/6-speed RT: 35.3 mpg

Seriously Bob? You do not own a ST why keep bragging about the 1330 it is getting old we know what it gets but most of us can't afford the upgrade. Quit bragging and making us that should have waited feel bad.

[ARCTIC]

Along these lines, How much fuel are you able to get in the tank? Our fuel mileage after the ECM reflash is averaging 32 mpg. When the low fuel light comes on it holds right at 5 gallons.

On my last ride I got 32 mpg average. I used the gps for tracking the miles and had the fuel gauge set at 170 miles with a 20 mile warning. I pulled up to the pump right as the GPS meter was down to zero and I put 5.3 gallons in. 170 miles/5.3gallons = 32mpg I honestly thought I was completely out of gas when I was 5 miles away. Evidently I could have gone another 20 or so miles? Is 6 gallons the magic number to usable fuel????

[Magdave]

On my last ride I got 32 mpg average. I used the gps for tracking the miles and had the fuel gauge set at 170 miles with a 20 mile warning. I pulled up to the pump right as the GPS meter was down to zero and I put 5.3 gallons in. 170 miles/5.3gallons = 32mpg I honestly thought I was completely out of gas when I was 5 miles away. Evidently I could have gone another 20 or so miles? Is 6 gallons the magic number to usable fuel????

Yes the other .6 is head room for the evap system.

[Marauder]

Dont know what changed, but I went from consistant mid 20,s to 30+. I am not doing anything different and now the last 4 tanks have been 30 to 32. I am certainly not going to complain about that.

Thinking of purchasing (soon) a 2013 vs 2014 STL - any thoughts?

[ARCTIC]

Thinking of purchasing (soon) a 2013 vs 2014 STL - any thoughts?

They are pretty much the same bike but the 2014 has side panels with an additional air induction scoop to assist in reducing the heat buildup inside the bodywork & engine compartment. The 13's have a $4,000 discount on them right now

[Marauder]

They are pretty much the same bike but the 2014 has side panels with an additional air induction scoop to assist in reducing the heat buildup inside the bodywork & engine compartment. The 13's have a $4,000 discount on them right now

Is it expensive to get new side panels to relieve the "heat" everyone talks about for $4k savings?
Thank you

[ARCTIC]

Is it expensive to get new side panels to relieve the "heat" everyone talks about for $4k savings?
Thank you

If you search around for some of the online retailers you can get them for $700(ish). Make sure that your 13 is a color that's still available in 14 tho

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[Bob Denman]

Here's that thread about the side panels:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ew-Side-panels

There's a lot of reading in there...
But the savings on the 2013 will MORE than pay for it!

[lgf4780]

I have a 13 ST 3100 miles. 34.5 mpg average

[Saluda]

after the 1000 mile mark.