Tank Range
04-19-2011 | 05:01 PM
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Tank Range
Maybe I missed this in my search but was just wondering what is the max range you guys have got out of a tank of gas U.S and Euro size? Under normal conditions i.e. NOT trying to be economical.
Here's mine.
Range: 135.1 miles. Refill: 3.531 US gallons
Had about .75 gal remaining so maybe could have gone 150 but not sure if the shawk can use the entire tank and didn't want to find out the hard way!
Here's mine.
Range: 135.1 miles. Refill: 3.531 US gallons
Had about .75 gal remaining so maybe could have gone 150 but not sure if the shawk can use the entire tank and didn't want to find out the hard way!
04-19-2011 | 06:32 PM
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I usually get around 110 miles per tank. I've run out of gas completely twice once at 111 miles and once at 127. Then I decided to replace the fuel sender and haven't run out since
I also carry an MSR fuel bottle just in case. I think it's good for around 10 extra miles
I also carry an MSR fuel bottle just in case. I think it's good for around 10 extra miles
04-19-2011 | 07:30 PM
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What is an MSR fuel bottle? Mort
04-19-2011 | 07:32 PM
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portable fuel bottle, looks like a metal water bottle but takes fuel and is apparantly damn near indestructible. im buying one this year and ill keep it in a tank bag or back pack depending what im riding with. likely tank bag
04-19-2011 | 07:51 PM
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MSR makes them to hold fuel for camping stoves... awesome product. I use them for watter bottles too (just don't confuse the two!)
MSR Fuel Bottle with CRP Cap - 30 fl. oz. at REI.com
MSR Fuel Bottle with CRP Cap - 30 fl. oz. at REI.com
04-20-2011 | 05:34 AM
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i think the furthest ive gone so far last year before reserve light was just shy of 95 miles and that was with some playing around aswell. i usually fill up well before it starts to blink though. before we pulled a bunch of fuel out of the carbs i was getting about 25 miles less before rlod would come on. the tune makes a big big difference
04-20-2011 | 06:31 AM
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I've never seen my light come on, but I'm not sure it works.
I can commute round trip 3 times before filling up. My commute is mostly highway (stop-and-go depending on traffic). Odometer shows 115 miles at fill up, but it's actually about 107 miles. Filling it up takes 2.9 - 3.3 US gallons (32-37 mpg).
Best mpg I ever had was right at 40 mpg for a tank while interstate cruising at about 70 mph.
I can commute round trip 3 times before filling up. My commute is mostly highway (stop-and-go depending on traffic). Odometer shows 115 miles at fill up, but it's actually about 107 miles. Filling it up takes 2.9 - 3.3 US gallons (32-37 mpg).
Best mpg I ever had was right at 40 mpg for a tank while interstate cruising at about 70 mph.
04-20-2011 | 07:06 AM
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I can usually make 110-120 before the light comes on no problems, and that's not taking it easy (don't know what taking it easy means)
One time I hadn't plugged the sender in all the way, I got 155 miles and started sputtering, luckily I had just passed a gas station going up hill so I was able to turn around and drift back to the pump!
Uchi, does the light actually blink? I've only seen mine come on solid, does it start blinking when it gets dangerously low?
One time I hadn't plugged the sender in all the way, I got 155 miles and started sputtering, luckily I had just passed a gas station going up hill so I was able to turn around and drift back to the pump!
Uchi, does the light actually blink? I've only seen mine come on solid, does it start blinking when it gets dangerously low?
04-20-2011 | 07:40 AM
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I can usually make 110-120 before the light comes on no problems, and that's not taking it easy (don't know what taking it easy means)
One time I hadn't plugged the sender in all the way, I got 155 miles and started sputtering, luckily I had just passed a gas station going up hill so I was able to turn around and drift back to the pump!
Uchi, does the light actually blink? I've only seen mine come on solid, does it start blinking when it gets dangerously low?
One time I hadn't plugged the sender in all the way, I got 155 miles and started sputtering, luckily I had just passed a gas station going up hill so I was able to turn around and drift back to the pump!
Uchi, does the light actually blink? I've only seen mine come on solid, does it start blinking when it gets dangerously low?
On the never type the last bar on the LCD readout starts blinking when you are on reserve, and that's the same as the RLOD, iw find a filling station pronto...
04-20-2011 | 08:09 AM
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I get pretty much an average of everything above (depending on the right wrist). Yesterday my RLOD came on at 103 miles, but I've gone as far as 120 without the light coming on.
And the MSR fuel bottles come in different sizes you can get a wee one, a not-so-wee one, or a freekin huge one.
MSR Fuel Bottle with CRP Cap - 30 fl. oz.
And the MSR fuel bottles come in different sizes you can get a wee one, a not-so-wee one, or a freekin huge one.
MSR Fuel Bottle with CRP Cap - 30 fl. oz.
04-20-2011 | 08:24 AM
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Storage area for bottle
My sargent seat has a area under it to store a round container. I'm guessing it's a for tools. The seat came with a tube with two rubber ends that are removable. I'm going to toss it and add a fuel storage container in that area. One thing I do is alway reset my trip at the pump. This way when I get around 100 or so I fuel up. That method helps when I am headed out to school and I'm running late I can preplan the fuel stop and not depend on the RLOD.
04-20-2011 | 10:55 AM
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04-20-2011 | 11:00 AM
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I've got the later LCD guage, it gets to the last solid bar at about 100 miles and starts flashing red about 115. I've rode 20 miles on the flashing red and still had some gas in the tank.
I'm not sure if it is even possible to get the stated tank capacity (4.23g) in there what with the angle of the sidestand. I do a lot of boonie and mountain pass riding so I usually like to gas up at no more than 110 miles out.
The MSR in the Sergent seat sounds like a great idea.
I'm not sure if it is even possible to get the stated tank capacity (4.23g) in there what with the angle of the sidestand. I do a lot of boonie and mountain pass riding so I usually like to gas up at no more than 110 miles out.
The MSR in the Sergent seat sounds like a great idea.
04-20-2011 | 11:04 AM
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If you come up with a good gameplan, I'd like to know. I was thinking about handing mine to my tuner this year to improve fuel economy. I've gotten as low at 75 miles on a tank at the track to 110 on the street. I'm only getting low 30s, and I think it should be able to do better than that. I realize I'm tuned for power currently, but to be honest, these bikes have more than enough power for street riding, so I'm thinking about going the other way. especially with gas at $3.80 a gallon.
Add 10 cents for credit sales.....and that was on Saturday....seems to go up 10 cents a day.
04-20-2011 | 11:23 AM
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If you come up with a good gameplan, I'd like to know. I was thinking about handing mine to my tuner this year to improve fuel economy. I've gotten as low at 75 miles on a tank at the track to 110 on the street. I'm only getting low 30s, and I think it should be able to do better than that. I realize I'm tuned for power currently, but to be honest, these bikes have more than enough power for street riding, so I'm thinking about going the other way. especially with gas at $3.80 a gallon.
Other than that it works too good to change.
04-20-2011 | 11:28 AM
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04-20-2011 | 01:27 PM
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04-20-2011 | 01:34 PM
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I start to get the shakes anymore filling up my Yukon! I am going to have to start riding the Hawk everyday I think. I have been getting about 110 miles when my light comes on, but I usually only can get about 2.75 gallons to fill it almost full, and that is with the bike on the side stand. Does anyone know how much more can be put in if the bike is fully upright?
04-20-2011 | 02:36 PM
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I start to get the shakes anymore filling up my Yukon! I am going to have to start riding the Hawk everyday I think. I have been getting about 110 miles when my light comes on, but I usually only can get about 2.75 gallons to fill it almost full, and that is with the bike on the side stand. Does anyone know how much more can be put in if the bike is fully upright?
2 of my previous bikes had center stands, and I always filled them while on the center stand.
As for 4 wheel fill-ups, I filled my Tacoma with Regular last week when the gauge read just under 1/8 tank, and it cost me $68. I feel for you with a Yukon.
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04-20-2011 | 03:21 PM
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I've seen guys at the gas station fill up while sitting on their bike. But with the venting system our bikes have, if you fill it too high, some have had a temporary problem with the bike stalling when fuel gets in the vent hose. And be aware that when the weather heats up, fuel expands quite a bit after it gets into your tank.
2 of my previous bikes had center stands, and I always filled them while on the center stand.
As for 4 wheel fill-ups, I filled my Tacoma with Regular last week when the gauge read just under 1/8 tank, and it cost me $68. I feel for you with a Yukon.
2 of my previous bikes had center stands, and I always filled them while on the center stand.
As for 4 wheel fill-ups, I filled my Tacoma with Regular last week when the gauge read just under 1/8 tank, and it cost me $68. I feel for you with a Yukon.
I wish I was driving a Tacoma right about now. Actually, more like a Prius.
04-20-2011 | 06:46 PM
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tweety answered the question for you abou tthe reserve light
mhaisten my bike is happy wherever i tell it to be happy, if the music im listening to is loud and angry it loves living higher in the rev range
mhaisten my bike is happy wherever i tell it to be happy, if the music im listening to is loud and angry it loves living higher in the rev range
04-20-2011 | 07:37 PM
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If you come up with a good gameplan, I'd like to know. I was thinking about handing mine to my tuner this year to improve fuel economy. I've gotten as low at 75 miles on a tank at the track to 110 on the street. I'm only getting low 30s, and I think it should be able to do better than that. I realize I'm tuned for power currently, but to be honest, these bikes have more than enough power for street riding, so I'm thinking about going the other way. especially with gas at $3.80 a gallon.
04-20-2011 | 11:04 PM
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