Likwid Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 AFTER you switch to reserve / fuel light comes on?Most of us have the fortunate experience of NOT knowing, but I want to find out. I'm on reserve now and have a gas can ready to go (fits in my saddlebag). The only way you'd know is to extrapolate from your fill-up/mileage right?Anyway, anyone know, on purpose or accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 im not sure but im betting less than 10 to 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted October 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 kawi kid said: im not sure but im betting less than 10 to 15I find it odd, my tank is 4 gallons, I hit reserve at 100 miles, but if I fill up right then it's usually 2.5 gallons.. which would mean I have another 50-60 miles before empty.I refuse to believe this, so I'm determined to find out exactly when I'm going to run out of gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I came awful close to pushing once. I put 2.6 gal in a 2.7 tank which was about 9 miles after going to reserve.Note the age of the bike, your mileage will vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_silverfox Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 My tank is 6.6 gallons...will hit reserve with about 1.5 left which puts me at about 60-65 miles. If I'm pulling a trailer that drops to about 50-55. Otherwise I'll know with the sputtering and lurching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Likwid said: I find it odd, my tank is 4 gallons, I hit reserve at 100 miles, but if I fill up right then it's usually 2.5 gallons.. which would mean I have another 50-60 miles before empty.I refuse to believe this, so I'm determined to find out exactly when I'm going to run out of gas im getting close to 36 to 40 mpg. my tank holds 4.2 gal and im pretty sure the light comes on when its damn near empty. usually put on about 4 gallon so i would think comes on with less than half gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted October 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Strictly Street said: I came awful close to pushing once. I put 2.6 gal in a 2.7 tank which was about 9 miles after going to reserve.Note the age of the bike, your mileage will vary.Wow, I've actually driven almost the whole way home from work on reserve (20 miles), so I know it's more than that. My buddy chopped his bike, I think his new tank is 2 gallons the_silverfox said: My tank is 6.6 gallons...will hit reserve with about 1.5 left which puts me at about 60-65 miles. If I'm pulling a trailer that drops to about 50-55. Otherwise I'll know with the sputtering and lurching.Holy crap! Is it fuel injected? The sputtering/spitting I'm used to, but it's usually within 1-2 miles before I run out so I never took it that far on reserve Isaac said: I try to carry one of these on long' date=' out of state trips. Amazon.com: Laken Fuel 1-Liter Bottle: Sports & OutdoorsPick one up and carry it in your bike purse.. er, I mean saddle bag.STOP MAKING FUN OF MY MANBAGS!Not a bad idea actually, the gas can takes up a whole bag so this is certainly more practical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 man bags??? arent they called MOOBIES? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) 4.9 gallon tank. I've got .95 gallons after the low fuel light comes on, supposedly. That's 42 to 57 miles. I've never managed to run out. Although a couple of times I'm pretty sure the low fuel light wasn't working. Nothing beats the Mark One eyeball. Look inside the tank. Edited October 25, 2009 by ReconRat looked it up, was way off on the size of the reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbctown Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I have a 4.5 gallon tank light will flash with (per manual) 1 gallon left. Light will stay on when it hits 1/2 gallon. I have had the light flash and go 60 miles and not stay on. I stop fill up and pump says I put in 3.29 gallons. So I have no clue. Wish I had a fuel gauge instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_silverfox Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Likwid said: Holy crap! Is it fuel injected? The sputtering/spitting I'm used to, but it's usually within 1-2 miles before I run out so I never took it that far on reserveYeah, it's fuel injected. I still remember the carb days, though. Wouldn't hurt to carry one of those 1-liter fuel bottles though regardless...me likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crf69 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 between 2-5 cuz i go straight to a gas station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I have a 4.7 liter tank with 1 liter reserve. So I get about 160 miles on 3.7 gallon so about 40-45 with the reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siebec Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I have .92 gallons left according to the manual. So about 50 more miles assuming 50MPG which is what I average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 i can count on going 50-60 miles and only putting 3.5 gallons into a 4 gallon tank.04 R6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 My book says light comes on with 1.1 gallon left so probably get around 40-50 miles out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I have a 4.8 gallon tank. I hit reserve at about 185 miles, 48mpg. By the book at reserve I have .9 gal left so I should be able to get another 40 miles after reserve. 30 would probably we the most I would try to get out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 9000 miles huh shittygsxr? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 OVER 9000!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I've gone 45 miles after the light came on. Usually I chicken out. I've seen up to 154 miles on a tank of highway only. But when I'm railing on her she's a thirsty bitch, light usually comes on at 110 miles and I have 35 left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I think it might be a vulcan thing Likwid.My light also comes on around 100 miles. I've ridden 145 miles before the bike actually died. Pulled over, turned off the bike. Turned it back on, and rode to the gas station. I have a 4.5 gallon tank, and put 4.1 in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I know mine and the r6 will go atleast 30 miles on reserve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted October 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'm at 45 miles after reserve! I can still see some gas in the tank so I know I'm not TOO low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'm guessing about 25-30 miles on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan_Rider Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 mine is fuel injected so no reserve tank for me but when my warning light comes on i have gone as far as 10 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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