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Posted by Scot66
 - May 19, 2011, 08:53:24 AM

Thanks for the responses! I just wanted to make sure that I was in the right range as the Drifter is new to me. I'm definitely interested in hearing how much of a change the 18/38 sprocket combo makes. Please keep me updated.

Scot

Posted by Slider
 - May 17, 2011, 09:26:14 AM

Last month, my daughter was in a minor accident in her car.  She was unhurt, but her car was in the shop for 3 weeks for repairs.  I lent her my car and started riding my Drifter to work (Heh, heh).  I drive 19 miles each way, almost all are highway.  I got about 118-126 per tank, so your figures are about right.  I am looking to make the sprocket change in the near future.

Posted by jamman
 - May 16, 2011, 14:54:11 PM

Will let you know how my 18/38 gears work out once I get thru this tank ...

Posted by TripWire
 - May 07, 2011, 20:46:04 PM

Yeah I was hitting reserve between 120-130 like clockwork.  Just switch over to 18/39 gears so I will let you know how much it helps.  Have one or two Iron Butt rides planned for later this summer and wanted just a bit more between fill ups. 

Posted by Scot66
 - May 07, 2011, 17:17:49 PM

Thanks for the info Mike! I just got the bike this past Tuesday and topped up the tank as soon as I got it into town. When I was riding last night it hesitated and I had to go to reserve at 119 miles on the trip meter and was surprised. After having gotten used to having a 180 mile cruise range on my last bike it just caught me off guard and I was just wanting to verify that I was in the approximate ballpark.

Thanks again!
Scot

Posted by emjayw
 - May 07, 2011, 16:53:28 PM

Wth stock 17/40 gearing...you'll be lucky to get 130miles before reserve.  (2.9Xgals to reserve, 1.0 gal. reserve)  I was able to raise that figure to 145miles by switching to the 18 tooth front sprocket.  I also went to a 38 tooth rear recently but unfortunately, I sold the bike before I could give it a real shakedown.  Have fun!  Mike in TX

Posted by Scot66
 - May 07, 2011, 10:58:14 AM

Hey everyone, I would like to know approximately how many miles your guys average on a full tank before hitting reserve. I'd like to get an idea of what is the norm since this bike is new to me.

Thanks in advance!
Scot
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