03-12-2016, 08:57 AM | #1 |
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Ran Out of Gas!
So riding the interstate at basically WOT for a full tank got me just shy of 160 miles. This works out to 45mpg. I was also fighting a pretty heavy head wind head down highway 17 into Phoenix. I can confirm the gas tank is 3.5 gallons when filled from empty.
I was in PHX and felt the pending sputter, I was able to pull off and coast into the nearest Shell Station. Only had to paddle walk the last 50ft or so. Worked out perfectly! Anyone else run the tank dry yet? I was riding all day at basically wide open throttle pace into a pretty stiff head wind. Was getting 45mpg at each fill up. |
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03-12-2016, 10:30 AM | #2 | |
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Location: Berthoud, CO
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Here's is my post from another thread:
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03-12-2016, 12:22 PM | #3 | |
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Location: Idaho
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As several of us have verified, you can run the fuel tank dry without frying the fuel pump. However, we will prolong the life of the fuel pump if we always try to keep it submersed in 1/2-gallon of fuel. Therefore, it's best to plan on refueling after you use 3 gallons of gas.
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03-12-2016, 01:35 PM | #4 |
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Milpitas, CA. USA
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Gearing?
3B, which sprockets are you running?
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03-12-2016, 02:08 PM | #5 |
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Upstate NY
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It's a shame we lose .7 gallons from spec.
150-175 isn't the greatest range for an ADV bike. Anyone rigged spare fuel to you bike? I'm looking at a fuel bladder to use on the trip to Newfoundland since I'll be riding with a KLR and those things go 250-300 miles to a tank. It's possible were going to have a CSC TT on the trip as well since my dad just bought one and may use it on that trip. Or I'll take the MG Stelvio and he'll ride the RX3. Stelvio goes 250-250 miles to a tank (8.5 gallons) |
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03-12-2016, 03:11 PM | #7 |
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Las Vegas
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I've bent the fuel float wire down as far as it can go, and that gets me in the 180 - 200 mile range. I won't go past 200 miles until a fill up now, unless I'm running WOT then I'll keep a closer eye on it.
But with the wire bent and me getting to 200 miles, I can confirm a 3.2 gallon fill up, with the fuel pump still covered in fuel. I feel the tank needs to be a gallon and half larger to be full fledged adventure tourer. I've got a tank expansion welding project in my near future. |
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03-12-2016, 04:10 PM | #8 |
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Escondido, CA
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63 MPG average for 4,800+ Smiles
I keep track of my fuel mileage on the Fuelly.com web site.
My worst thank has been 58 Mpg, running California Regular. California has a "Special Blend of gas to cut down on emissions, but it also reduces our MPG, and we therefore burn more fuel. Hard for the politicians to grasp that lower emissions while burning more fuel is a Lose Lose, but since we have the highest fuel prices by about $1/gallon in the country, I think the Oil and Gas Lobby encourages this foolishness. My tank at 58mpg was running the Freeway at 7-8,000 rpm in some pretty windy conditions. I weigh 240 lbs. 45 MPG would encourage me to check the valves.
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