Brettfullthrottle
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Is this common? Shows flashing "E" and only takes 4.5 gallons. Thoughts?
Gas tank indicator doesnt seem to be accurate?
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hi,
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Where are you located? This could be confusing for some people as a US gallon is different from an imperial gallon.
If I get mine down to E & ride a bit further, it’ll take 4.5 gallons or 18 litres. Reserve is 3.5 litres.
robp
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Yes, that is my exact experience, too. Gauge at E, range = 6 miles, gas fill-up = 4.6 gallons. Never have been able to add more than that.
Fennellg
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Same problem, I keep a trip meter this helps me Gauge it. But it is not fool proof. Winter gas causes mpg to dip. And if I am on the highway going 75 mph or faster it also dips. That is how I ran out once. Hauling ass and winter gas. One way I have come up with to foolproof is to monitor my mpg on my screen. But you have to reset it at every fill up. If I average 40 mpg or better then 230 miles is a safe margin.
Our bikes seem to get great mileage in the twistiest and does no care if you are giving the beans. The inverse seems to hold true for our modern bmw boxer friends.
Our bikes seem to get great mileage in the twistiest and does no care if you are giving the beans. The inverse seems to hold true for our modern bmw boxer friends.
Fennellg
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I have done that. Upon filling up I discovered I had a gallon to a gallon and a half left. Sometimes 3/4 to 1/2. Looking for more precision.
robp
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I've not noticed this - does it replace the Range or is it in another location?
We are checking
Fennellg
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Once your gas goes down to a certain level. A mile count down starts. I use to go for 20 to 50 miles after it reached 0. And still had .5 to .75 of a gallon.
Fennellg
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Well how ever it plays out, more interesting than the Hindu guy. 
barkingllizard
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a simple hello, Brettfullthrottle...
You get 40 miles out of reserve? I’ve never been game to take it any further than 25.
AusTexS10
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Maybe he rides mostly downhill so he can coast.
Rounding down to 6gal in the tank, multiplying by 40mpg gives a very pessimistic 240mi range. (I really don't want to have to push the big girl) I've taken mine to 230mi and only put in 5.3gal(US). That all being said, everything has to be taken into consideration; your speed, wind speed, direction of wind, loaded/unloaded, etc.
thughes317
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African or European swallow?
thughes317
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Never understood the logic of it counting UP.....will it go 30 miles? 50? 67.5? Who the hell knows! I would prefer it count DOWN so that I know how many miles until I have to start walking. (I'm just silly like that....)
Is it carrying a coconut?