Don't you hate it when..... - Page 4

Particle Man · 04-07-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Looni2ns

When I got the SV, I took it out the first time, and rode it 'til the light came on. Comes on steady at 152, and you're riding on fumes by 155.

the '03 and '04 SV didn't have the blinking fuel light (no second sensor, just the one) so when it comes on, it only comes on solid.

It's at about 1.5 gallons so it isn't a huge deal, but it would be nice to have that second level.

t-homo · 04-07-2010, 03:48 PM

My bike has 2 trip odos and then a fuel odo for how far you have gone since the low fuel light came on. I typically use trip 1 for total miles that day, 2 for since I filled up, then can get about 30-40 once the fuel one comes on. I typically get 45 mpg and the fuel light comes on with almost a full gallon left.

Cutty72 · 04-07-2010, 03:55 PM

Trip 1 for fuel fill ups
Trip 2 for oil change interval
Low fuel trip for if I'm not paying attention, or stretch too far between gas stops!

Smittie61984 · 04-07-2010, 11:32 PM

It doesn't bother me so bad. I usually can remember where I filled up. If I fill up at 100miles I know that I really need to fill up at 240. Or sometimes I'll put on about 50 more miles and then fill up to reset.

pauldun170 · 04-08-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Trip 1 for fuel fill ups
Trip 2 for oil change interval

That's what I do.

Tsunami · 04-07-2010, 11:53 PM

I only have a speedo on the dualie. I set the odo when i roll out of the garage so I can keep track of how many miles I have logged but not for gas guaging. I usually just shake the tank and see how much fuel i have sloshing around.

Gas Man · 04-08-2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Yeah, that's what I meant.
On the 1125... you have 25 miles from low fuel light staying on constant, to no go. SO it's kinda a count down.

Whats fun is playing on twisties with low fuel. lean it over in a turn, light comes on, ride a bit up and down, it goes off. back and forth...

Yes, I'm easily amused.

Ok but mine actually counts down mile by mile... starting somewhere in the 220-240mile range... counts down... till 25 mile and then it say LO. You can force it to read, in which even when it gets to ZERO it still goes!! I know!

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Trip 1 for fuel fill ups
Trip 2 for oil change interval
Low fuel trip for if I'm not paying attention, or stretch too far between gas stops!

I do the same thing with my 2 trips.

And I have a low fuel light as well.

fnfalman · 04-09-2010, 06:20 PM

I hate resetting the trip odometer on my scooter. It reset the achieved top speed as well. Hey, when you ride a 50-cc scooter, hitting 52-MPH on the flat is pretty impressive, and hitting 60 on a downhill with the chassis shakin' and the wheels bouncin'...that's bragging rights.

racedoll · 04-10-2010, 11:10 PM

Yes! I do this in the car too and it pisses me off.

Mr Lefty · 04-10-2010, 11:23 PM

I have two trips... occasionally I'll forget... but that's where it's see through Tanks FTW!

just lean over and see... oh... about half full... good to go

04-07-2010, 11:32 PM	#4
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	It doesn't bother me so bad. I usually can remember where I filled up. If I fill up at 100miles I know that I really need to fill up at 240. Or sometimes I'll put on about 50 more miles and then fill up to reset. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

04-09-2010, 06:20 PM	#8
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	I hate resetting the trip odometer on my scooter. It reset the achieved top speed as well. Hey, when you ride a 50-cc scooter, hitting 52-MPH on the flat is pretty impressive, and hitting 60 on a downhill with the chassis shakin' and the wheels bouncin'...that's bragging rights. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

04-07-2010, 03:48 PM	#2
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	My bike has 2 trip odos and then a fuel odo for how far you have gone since the low fuel light came on. I typically use trip 1 for total miles that day, 2 for since I filled up, then can get about 30-40 once the fuel one comes on. I typically get 45 mpg and the fuel light comes on with almost a full gallon left.

04-07-2010, 11:53 PM	#6
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I only have a speedo on the dualie. I set the odo when i roll out of the garage so I can keep track of how many miles I have logged but not for gas guaging. I usually just shake the tank and see how much fuel i have sloshing around.

04-10-2010, 11:10 PM	#9
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Yes! I do this in the car too and it pisses me off.

04-10-2010, 11:23 PM	#10
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I have two trips... occasionally I'll forget... but that's where it's see through Tanks FTW! just lean over and see... oh... about half full... good to go