SHUMBA
Well-Known Member
I did a trip yesterday and rode a mix of country and expressway roads. A total of 420 km, or 420 x .625 = 262 miles, then she began to sputter, well shit oh dear I says to meself. I could see a petrol (gas) station ahead, but didn't quite make it.
Prior to total loss of power, the bike would loose power on a slight upgrade and resume power on a slight downgrade.
If and when this happens, and hopefully not, just relax and begin looking for a safe place to pull over well clear of the roadway.
My friend John came to my rescue with a bucket of gas. I poured about a five litres ( one gallon) of petrol (gas) into her and turned the key on and off three times, as each time causes the fuel pump to activate. It started immediately with no issues...I'll never do this again.
Here's why...higher speeds = higher drag = much higher fuel burn as the power required to sustain the higher speeds increases exponentially. Estimated burn at 100 kph, (60 mph) about 4.7 litres per 100 km, or greater than one gallon per 60 miles....at 130 kph (80 mph), about 6.5 litres per 100 km or 4 mpg, just wish you British and American people would go metric.
I like to ride somewhat faster than the traffic, hence my speeds were rather up there....a buck thirty or so. 130 kph = 80 mph. There's no free lunch.
SHUMBA
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Prior to total loss of power, the bike would loose power on a slight upgrade and resume power on a slight downgrade.
If and when this happens, and hopefully not, just relax and begin looking for a safe place to pull over well clear of the roadway.
My friend John came to my rescue with a bucket of gas. I poured about a five litres ( one gallon) of petrol (gas) into her and turned the key on and off three times, as each time causes the fuel pump to activate. It started immediately with no issues...I'll never do this again.
Here's why...higher speeds = higher drag = much higher fuel burn as the power required to sustain the higher speeds increases exponentially. Estimated burn at 100 kph, (60 mph) about 4.7 litres per 100 km, or greater than one gallon per 60 miles....at 130 kph (80 mph), about 6.5 litres per 100 km or 4 mpg, just wish you British and American people would go metric.
I like to ride somewhat faster than the traffic, hence my speeds were rather up there....a buck thirty or so. 130 kph = 80 mph. There's no free lunch.
SHUMBA
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