Miles per tank

[Jabo75]

My fuel light comes on at 160km, (100miles) but theres a lot of fuel left, but my OCD makes me panic and look for fuel.

Same year bike and same issues (including the OCD)!

 

[warp9.9]

Bought the fuel gauge from Triumph. Otherwise I believe Ken our resident electrical god posted something about a nice and accurate aftermarket one. Because of the accuracy if I had it to do I would go with Kens advice.

 

[Joesmoe]

Yes, you can search for "Fuelbot 2.0"

 

[warp9.9]

Yes, you can search for "Fuelbot 2.0"

Yep thats the bugger much more accurate

 

[Bedifferent]

Just wondering how many miles per tank ya'll are getting? Do ya run em till to fuel light comes on. Not used to not having fuel gage.

I could do 200 plus miles if I had to before I put a different tune on my bike. For me, if I'm up to 180 miles I would be looking for gas. I usually am looking for a stop at 165 miles as I am also OCD when it comes to having fuel.

Sorry, but I don't run on fumes and I make no excuses for anyone running out of gas. It hard on your fuel pump and it's hard on your bike. My brother ran out of gas one time on a hot day and at highway speed. He screwed up a piston because he lost the cooling and lubricating effect of fuel on the cylinder walls. Testing the limit of your riding range is a fools contest and you may wind up being a big time loser.

 

[rocketjohn]

I may get 180 on a long cruise, but I am looking to top up around half a tank....I need to get off and stretch, so I might as well give the bike a drink too eh?

 

[warp9.9]

I may get 180 on a long cruise, but I am looking to top up around half a tank....I need to get off and stretch, so I might as well give the bike a drink too eh?

180 miles is two leg stretches for this old man

 

[barbagris]

My light usually clicks on at about 230kms. But I have had it do so at 180kms. I was cruising at 4000rpms.
This knocked a hole in my traditional LIGHT/ODO monitoring solution.

If you REALLY like to live on the edge - I highly recommend the FUELBOT The most accurate Fuel Gauge you will ever find ...
I fitted one and the consumption really does depend on how you ride.

 

[barbagris]

180 miles is two leg stretches for this old man

- On longer runs - I stretch my legs when it's time to refill. Tank or Stomach - it matters not. But it's usually the tank.

 

[rocketjohn]

I do notice a significant difference in fuel economy at 70 mph as compared to 55. I run whatever is posted, but I breath easier on the side roads if the tank is less than full.