I went for good ride for the first time since switching from Guhl to mountain tuning.I also added a 18”
slip on and mcruise. Bike has a calsci windshield too. Tire pressure was 43lbs front and rear.
All driving highway to a nearby town and back, speeds of 65-75mph.
Mountain tuning-49.0
Eco mode-54.7
I think 49 was pretty good. I was shocked that I got 54.7 out of eco though. Both ways, I made generous use of mccruise. It worked flawlessly. I think of eco mode as like driving a carbed bike that really needs a jet kit- lean, can be hard to keep at constant speed. The mcruise has no problem with it.
Bottom line- if you want better mpg, stick with the eco mode and install a mcruise. Eco will only see use when slabbing.
In the city, switch back and forth between eco and the mountain tuning and it’s pretty obvious the difference. Not dissing mountain tuning at all, it really opens up the power and helps driveability. But if you’re on the interstate with cruise control set, eco mode is the one to use.
With the new slip on, cruise control and tuning, it really feels like a different bike👍