How many miles till empty? - Page 3

Phenix_Rider · 04-08-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sfarson

About 400 miles with this supertanker. Have never needed the range but it is kinda nice going on a 250+ mile ride and not have to stop for fuel along the way.

A downside? When this puppy's fuel tank is full don't get it leaning far to the side with your boot on a gravel surface sloping away.

Did this while tilting the bike over between the legs for a better book photo. Boot started slipping down the right side slope, the bike heavily and quickly started falling towards the side of the slipping boot. I threw the camera (a sacrificial act), grabbed the bars, the boot caught traction (very fortunately), and saved/righted with serious grunt force what could have been a nasty accident.

"Supertanker"? How about "Stratotanker"

Trip, you should make up some vinyl for him- saying "KC-135" "Stratotanker" and make up some tail numbers too. He could run around refueling other bikes

Trip · 04-08-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

"Supertanker"? How about "Stratotanker"

Trip, you should make up some vinyl for him- saying "KC-135" "Stratotanker" and make up some tail numbers too. He could run around refueling other bikes

Because that isn't uncommon, just a standard GSA. You need to see the one drewpy's dad has...that's the super tanker. It's got like side cases of fuel that funnel in to the main tank. He can literaly refuel other bikes wiht it. I think he can do an iron butt without stopping or close to it.

z06boy · 04-08-2010, 10:35 AM

I voted 101 - 150 but I'm not sure of the actual number but the wife (R6) and I (R1) typically fill up at around the 120 mile mark.

Sixxxxer · 04-08-2010, 10:44 AM

I'm around the 140 Mark Usually to the Tee...Depends on How much gas I squeeze in there and How hard I ride the Bitch

KSGregman · 04-08-2010, 10:44 AM

If I'm out riding hard and using all the torque frequently the light comes on at around 125-130 miles...it would run out of gas completely by 150 miles or so.

If I'm riding over the road and cruising at a constant speed the light comes on at about 150 miles...it would probably run out at around 180 miles maybe?

I prefer not to ride with the "shit, I'm I gonna wind up walking or pushing" feeling so I usually have my next fuel stop in mind prior to the light coming on. The 109-R has a fuel gauge but I judge fuel level by the trip-meter for the most part.

Krabill · 04-08-2010, 11:03 AM

With my stock tank, my light would come on about 85 miles and I'd fill up before it hit 100. Now with a little larger tank, I'll start looking for a gas station about 120 miles. How far will it go 'til it quits? I dunno . . . 150 maybe, but I'm not planning on finding out

Gas Man · 04-08-2010, 11:25 AM

My chopper was 100 miles and look for a gas station. So I luv the ultras big tank and better mpg.

CrazyKell · 04-08-2010, 11:28 AM

I can't convert in my head and I'm too lazy to look it up.

I get around 250 km.

sfarson · 04-08-2010, 11:54 AM

About 400 miles with this supertanker. Have never needed the range but it is kinda nice going on a 250+ mile ride and not have to stop for fuel along the way.

A downside? When this puppy's fuel tank is full don't get it leaning far to the side with your boot on a gravel surface sloping away.

Did this while tilting the bike over between the legs for a better book photo. Boot started slipping down the right side slope, the bike heavily and quickly started falling towards the side of the slipping boot. I threw the camera (a sacrificial act), grabbed the bars, the boot caught traction (very fortunately), and saved/righted with serious grunt force what could have been a nasty accident.

marko138 · 04-08-2010, 11:55 AM

Gorgeous picture!

View Poll Results: How many miles till empty?
Less than 100	2	5.13%
101-150	12	30.77%
151-200	16	41.03%
201-250	7	17.95%
250++	2	5.13%
Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll

04-08-2010, 10:44 AM	#4
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	I'm around the 140 Mark Usually to the Tee...Depends on How much gas I squeeze in there and How hard I ride the Bitch __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

04-08-2010, 11:03 AM	#6
Krabill WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200 Posts: 558	With my stock tank, my light would come on about 85 miles and I'd fill up before it hit 100. Now with a little larger tank, I'll start looking for a gas station about 120 miles. How far will it go 'til it quits? I dunno . . . 150 maybe, but I'm not planning on finding out __________________ www.wrrdualsport.com www.designatedvaping.com

04-08-2010, 10:35 AM	#3
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I voted 101 - 150 but I'm not sure of the actual number but the wife (R6) and I (R1) typically fill up at around the 120 mile mark.

04-08-2010, 10:44 AM	#5
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	If I'm out riding hard and using all the torque frequently the light comes on at around 125-130 miles...it would run out of gas completely by 150 miles or so. If I'm riding over the road and cruising at a constant speed the light comes on at about 150 miles...it would probably run out at around 180 miles maybe? I prefer not to ride with the "shit, I'm I gonna wind up walking or pushing" feeling so I usually have my next fuel stop in mind prior to the light coming on. The 109-R has a fuel gauge but I judge fuel level by the trip-meter for the most part.

04-08-2010, 11:25 AM	#7
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	My chopper was 100 miles and look for a gas station. So I luv the ultras big tank and better mpg.

04-08-2010, 11:28 AM	#8
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I can't convert in my head and I'm too lazy to look it up. I get around 250 km.

04-08-2010, 11:54 AM	#9
sfarson On a Ride Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Rockies Moto: Two Wheels Posts: 104	About 400 miles with this supertanker. Have never needed the range but it is kinda nice going on a 250+ mile ride and not have to stop for fuel along the way. A downside? When this puppy's fuel tank is full don't get it leaning far to the side with your boot on a gravel surface sloping away. Did this while tilting the bike over between the legs for a better book photo. Boot started slipping down the right side slope, the bike heavily and quickly started falling towards the side of the slipping boot. I threw the camera (a sacrificial act), grabbed the bars, the boot caught traction (very fortunately), and saved/righted with serious grunt force what could have been a nasty accident.