| Author | Message | ||
     Mtrider |
Just got back from a ride (warm here in MT!) I topped off w/fuel about 1 mile away, it was overflowing parked in the garage, popped the cap and noticed it was boiling. I've not noticed that before, is that common?. Also, I rode 34 miles on the low fuel light, how much is left? I put 4.2 gals in so there was some...how far have you ridden on low? | ||
| Ourdee |
.2 gallons left in the tank rated at 4.4 capacity. It's a good idea to put fuel in when the light comes on. | ||
| Mtrider |
yea, it's always best to fill up when the light comes on. Late last year I rode 25 miles with the low lite on. Today I pushed it further. We all know that fuel planning, or lack of it, can make or break a days ride. I've had my share of the unexpected, cage/truck accident blocking entire roadway, unlisted road construction, severe late afternoon gully washers that take out the road/bridge. In this neck of the woods it's best to know what the true range of the bike is, or isn't. | ||
| Loneranger |
Had my light come on near home one time so being I wanted to know how far it would make it, drove til it ran out around 35 miles later, then called home for gas delivery. | ||
| Ratbuell |
One of these: http://www.cascadedesigns.com/msr/stoves/stove-accessories/msr-fuel-bottles/product Stored inside one of these, attached to the motorcycle: http://www.agrisupply.com/manual-canister-large/p/67670/ Gets you about 17 miles of not-pushing.  | ||
| Lyonne |
I think the fuel light can be variable if the tank level is moving around. I had mine come on when commuting around town. I gambled and lost at the 24 mile point. I had gone farther than this before. I suspect on the highway it is more like 35. | ||
| Etennuly |
As far as the fuel boiling, make sure the fan is coming on. Also check the vent hose for blockages. I have filled my tank many times to take 4.2 gallons. But most of those times I knew where the gas station was. I once made over 60 miles of reserve gas time going over the Cherohala. Forgot to fill up before heading up. Did a LOT of coasting down the other side. | ||
| Mark_weiss |
The tank has a very reliable 0.8 gal reserve. How far that will get you depends on your bike and your riding style. I'm in the Phoenix AZ area. I learned to not fill the tank unless I am going to ride at least ten miles. | ||
| Woodnbow |
Mine boils from time to time. The fan seems to be functioning but when I shut down in the garage it'll sometimes boil for a while and weep out of the vent tube. | ||
| Britchri10 |
Boiling fuel occurs regularly with mine in the summer months after a nice ride home in traffic. My fan is working fine. I park up outside the garage for 30 minutes before wheeling her in otherwise the whole house ends up reeking of gas. I've got an XP (4.4 Gal Tank). My low fuel light doesn't work ATM. I just use the Odo and when it shows 140-150 miles I fill up. The XP averages about 43 MPG on 93 Octane gas with corn. |
