can fit more than 18 Liters or 4.7 gallons

[mrjake]

I have driven about 2300 KM since I got my T12 2020 and when the gas indicator starts flashing its starts counting upwards. So I was at 40km after marking and was only able to fit 18 liters when it says the tank is 24 liters. Am I to conservative and tank to early or im missing something?

 

[Sierra1]

. . . . Am I to conservative and tank to early or im missing something?

I do the same thing. I fill up at about 200mi. It will take between 4.7 & 5 us gal depending on how enthusiastic my right hand has been. When I fill up, my gauge has been flashing for a while. I use an all-time worse mileage of 40mpg as a guestimate. 40mpg at 6.5 gal = 260mi. I like having that cushion for Justin. (Just in case)

 

[WJBertrand]

That last bar starts flashing pretty early. I’ve gone over 260 miles (~420 Km) on a tank before. I once ran it so low I was able to put the rated 6.1 gallons (~23 L) in. The bike was still running fine when I pulled up to the pump, so I think in reality it holds a bit more than the spec indicates.


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[Madhatter]

altitude effects milage , the higher up the better the mpg

 

[sheikyerbooty]

i reckon theres a generous reserve range of about 130km from initial switch over to Trip-F. anecdotal rather than scientific, so don't cuss me if ya run out

 

[gv550]

I’ve put 22 litres in mine, it will go over 100kms after the light comes on but ymmv.

 

[Sierra1]

And the gauge sending unit has to be on the right side. 'Cuz, after being on the side stand with a lower fuel level, it will blink/flash for maybe a mile, but then stop blinking/flashing. Sometimes even showing two bars.

 

[Eville Rich]

I have driven about 2300 KM since I got my T12 2020 and when the gas indicator starts flashing its starts counting upwards. So I was at 40km after marking and was only able to fit 18 liters when it says the tank is 24 liters. Am I to conservative and tank to early or im missing something?

You are fine. The low-tank warning comes on right at 25 percent remaining for me. I fit a bit over 4.5 US gallons after going a bit further. For what it's worth, my WR250R does the same thing at 25 percent, too, though in that case it's only half of a US gallon remaining. I assume it's a general standard for Yamaha.

Eville Rich
2016 S10

 

[Checkswrecks]

Look up older threads on putting a hole in the inside filler neck to fit more gas into the air space at the top.

Just don't fill in the morning of a hot day and park the bike, as the expanding gas needs to go somewhere. Likely overboard but if the vent is plugged the expansion can do damage.

 

[mrjake]

Like I thought i am to chicken. I usually go tank it when its been flashing for 25 to 50km. I think ill have my wife follow me and run it till i run out then I can be sure its empty

 

[WJBertrand]

Like I thought i am to chicken. I usually go tank it when its been flashing for 25 to 50km. I think ill have my wife follow me and run it till i run out then I can be sure its empty

Or just strap a can of gas to the rack.


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[Sierra1]

Or just fill up at 200ish miles. Even out in West Texas gas stations aren't that far apart.

 

[mrjake]

i brought her up to 430km today and put in 19.5 liters lol. I bet I could drive 500km Gonna have to try that out straping a can to the back on the bike and just ride till im dry