Tank Range
04-20-2011 | 11:36 PM
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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.
Is there one larger than 30oz, or is this the freekin huge one you're talking about?
04-21-2011 | 05:29 AM
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thats pretty damn good. the range on these bikes is the biggest **** off to me. ive got buddies who ride ss bikes and even just regular i4 bikes and they all get way better range than me. i feel like a bit of a dick making them stop in the middle of a ride so i can fuel up while they make it to the next fuel stop. had to do that on a big ride we did last year through the middle of no where. i filled up once on the way up, all of us filled up when we got to our destination, and i topped up on the way home and they didnt have to. other than that i love the bike
04-21-2011 | 08:02 AM
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thats pretty damn good. the range on these bikes is the biggest **** off to me. ive got buddies who ride ss bikes and even just regular i4 bikes and they all get way better range than me. i feel like a bit of a dick making them stop in the middle of a ride so i can fuel up while they make it to the next fuel stop. had to do that on a big ride we did last year through the middle of no where. i filled up once on the way up, all of us filled up when we got to our destination, and i topped up on the way home and they didnt have to. other than that i love the bike
The MPG's itself isn't too bad 35-38mpg but with the small tank and no centerstand it's tough to even fill the beast up.
A range of 150 would be perfect for me.
It's too bad that the Euro tank was not fitted which i think is 1 gallon bigger.
04-21-2011 | 09:15 AM
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Agreed. I have to fill up twice as often as my VFR and FZ1 riding buddies.
The MPG's itself isn't too bad 35-38mpg but with the small tank and no centerstand it's tough to even fill the beast up.
A range of 150 would be perfect for me.
It's too bad that the Euro tank was not fitted which i think is 1 gallon bigger.
The MPG's itself isn't too bad 35-38mpg but with the small tank and no centerstand it's tough to even fill the beast up.
A range of 150 would be perfect for me.
It's too bad that the Euro tank was not fitted which i think is 1 gallon bigger.
04-21-2011 | 10:34 AM
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Sorry to hijack guys
04-21-2011 | 10:49 AM
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What we need is for someone to make a tank like this guy did on the Durbahn website. This is on an RC-51, and if you're looking at the rear tire, the tank is at 11 o'clock, right under the seat. Now that would rock for our Super Hawks. Have two tanks that we can switch between. I'm not sure how we would make the second tank work though, seeing as how our carbs are gravity fed.
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04-21-2011 | 10:52 AM
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What we need is for someone to make a tank like this guy did on the Durbahn website. This is on an RC-51, and if you're looking at the rear tire, the tank is at 10 o'clock, right under the rear seat. Now that would rock for our Super Hawks. Have two tanks that we can switch between. I'm not sure how we would make the second take work though, seeing as how our carbs are gravity fed.
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04-21-2011 | 11:15 AM
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$1200 bucks for a lightweight tank!? Damn.
This just gave me an idea. Buy another fuel tank, split it in half and make it bigger. Make it a little taller and a little deeper, although I'm not sure how much deeper it can go before it hits the air box. Well, put one more project on my list.
This just gave me an idea. Buy another fuel tank, split it in half and make it bigger. Make it a little taller and a little deeper, although I'm not sure how much deeper it can go before it hits the air box. Well, put one more project on my list.
04-21-2011 | 11:20 AM
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What we need is for someone to make a tank like this guy did on the Durbahn website. This is on an RC-51, and if you're looking at the rear tire, the tank is at 11 o'clock, right under the seat. Now that would rock for our Super Hawks. Have two tanks that we can switch between. I'm not sure how we would make the second tank work though, seeing as how our carbs are gravity fed.
04-21-2011 | 12:27 PM
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Pumping from a 2nd tank into the main one is a great idea. I wouldnt have thought of that. Prevents alot of issues!
04-21-2011 | 01:10 PM
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I've seen cruiser guys do it because their tanks aren't all that big either.
Alternatively, if you want to try to fit my concours tank to a hawk, the 7.5 gallons would keep you rolling for quite a while.
Alternatively, if you want to try to fit my concours tank to a hawk, the 7.5 gallons would keep you rolling for quite a while.
04-24-2011 | 09:37 PM
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At 6.1 gallons, if I'm not whipping on it too hard, I can theoretically get ~225mi out of a tank at roughly 37mpg. Since it's not a factory tank, and I am unsure about how accessible that last 1/2 gallon or so is... If I am out in the twisty backroads, I start looking for fuel opportunities at around 180 just to avoid getting stuck out in the sticks somewhere.
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04-24-2011 | 10:12 PM
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04-24-2011 | 10:18 PM
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Or start with one of these and do an aluminum auxiliary tank:
Meziere Enterprises PN6700 - Meziere Weld-In Bungs - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Meziere Enterprises PN6500 - Meziere Weld-In Bungs - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Meziere Enterprises PN6700 - Meziere Weld-In Bungs - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Meziere Enterprises PN6500 - Meziere Weld-In Bungs - Overview - SummitRacing.com
04-25-2011 | 04:44 AM
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Trust me, I will give the recipe up when I find it. First step is going to the stock filter. I know that this will make a change because I tried pulling the k and n out last year and throwing it in and the bike was angry rich everywhere. I also will be examining the flatspot that I have (2-1 exhaust issue) which can be fixed with some exhaust restriction (know this from some previous testing). Once this is all shored up, I am hoping to get up to the low to mid 40's.
04-27-2011 | 08:44 AM
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Trust me, I will give the recipe up when I find it. First step is going to the stock filter. I know that this will make a change because I tried pulling the k and n out last year and throwing it in and the bike was angry rich everywhere. I also will be examining the flatspot that I have (2-1 exhaust issue) which can be fixed with some exhaust restriction (know this from some previous testing). Once this is all shored up, I am hoping to get up to the low to mid 40's.
Do I understand your post correctly? You stated that when you installed the K&N air filter the motor went rich. If that is the case, why would putting in the higher flow air filter cause the engine to run rich? My understanding is that it would cause the engine to run lean (more or less, depending). I have been thinking that a slight leaning would yield a small improvement in performance and fuel economy. I know that Honda recommends a re-jet for 6000 and above. Since air density doesn't just change right at 6000ft. I live and do most of my riding at 5000-5600ft. My bike, as far as I know, 100% stock.
04-27-2011 | 06:04 PM
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Pardon me for the slight hi-jack. I apparently don't know as much as I think I do (reoccurring problem). I want to make sure I understand something that is very basic to tuning.
Do I understand your post correctly? You stated that when you installed the K&N air filter the motor went rich. If that is the case, why would putting in the higher flow air filter cause the engine to run rich? My understanding is that it would cause the engine to run lean (more or less, depending). I have been thinking that a slight leaning would yield a small improvement in performance and fuel economy. I know that Honda recommends a re-jet for 6000 and above. Since air density doesn't just change right at 6000ft. I live and do most of my riding at 5000-5600ft. My bike, as far as I know, 100% stock.
Do I understand your post correctly? You stated that when you installed the K&N air filter the motor went rich. If that is the case, why would putting in the higher flow air filter cause the engine to run rich? My understanding is that it would cause the engine to run lean (more or less, depending). I have been thinking that a slight leaning would yield a small improvement in performance and fuel economy. I know that Honda recommends a re-jet for 6000 and above. Since air density doesn't just change right at 6000ft. I live and do most of my riding at 5000-5600ft. My bike, as far as I know, 100% stock.
05-01-2011 | 02:45 PM
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I'm no carb expert, but I switched from my K&N to a stock air filter last year to try to get rid of the 3.5K rpm lean spot. My gas mileage went down from 42 mpg to 35 mpg by switching to the stock air filter. The stock filter made me run richer, due to my jetting being set for the K&N filter.
I will try a 48 slow jet and K&N this time to try to get my mpg back up and my lean spot gone. Before I was filling up at 110 miles (when light came on), now 95 miles. That extra 15 miles is a big deal on a remote ride.
I will try a 48 slow jet and K&N this time to try to get my mpg back up and my lean spot gone. Before I was filling up at 110 miles (when light came on), now 95 miles. That extra 15 miles is a big deal on a remote ride.
05-01-2011 | 03:15 PM
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Pardon me for the slight hi-jack. I apparently don't know as much as I think I do (reoccurring problem). I want to make sure I understand something that is very basic to tuning.
Do I understand your post correctly? You stated that when you installed the K&N air filter the motor went rich. If that is the case, why would putting in the higher flow air filter cause the engine to run rich? My understanding is that it would cause the engine to run lean (more or less, depending). I have been thinking that a slight leaning would yield a small improvement in performance and fuel economy. I know that Honda recommends a re-jet for 6000 and above. Since air density doesn't just change right at 6000ft. I live and do most of my riding at 5000-5600ft. My bike, as far as I know, 100% stock.
Do I understand your post correctly? You stated that when you installed the K&N air filter the motor went rich. If that is the case, why would putting in the higher flow air filter cause the engine to run rich? My understanding is that it would cause the engine to run lean (more or less, depending). I have been thinking that a slight leaning would yield a small improvement in performance and fuel economy. I know that Honda recommends a re-jet for 6000 and above. Since air density doesn't just change right at 6000ft. I live and do most of my riding at 5000-5600ft. My bike, as far as I know, 100% stock.
07-23-2011 | 07:32 PM
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Sorry about waking a dormant thread, but I just noticed it.
I got 360km neat out of a tank, she took 18.3 litres when I refuelled her.
She ran dry at the top of the hill down into dunedin, I rolled her down to the petrol station about 500m along the bottom. In neutral she still had 40km/hr to roll into the petrol station with...
I got 360km neat out of a tank, she took 18.3 litres when I refuelled her.
She ran dry at the top of the hill down into dunedin, I rolled her down to the petrol station about 500m along the bottom. In neutral she still had 40km/hr to roll into the petrol station with...
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