I was out for a slow cruise on Saturday. Coming back, my low fuel light came on solid (after going on and off for about 50kms (30 miles) but I had to go about another 50kms before hitting a fuel station. I was worried that I was running on fumes at that point but it took only 15+ litres to fill up (half way up the filler neck). I believe the tank capacity is 19 litres which would imply I had another approximately 4 litres to go Does that make sense - that the reserve light would start flickering with 100 Km + 4 more litres before empty?
PS: not sure why I've owned this bike for so many years and am just noticing this now.
I've noticed that my warning light comes on long before the tank is anywhere near empty too. I have a 5 gallon tank and the most I've ever put in it is 3 1/2 gallons.
Hi PC:
Ya, with really rough calculations, it's seem my low fuel light is starting to flicker with the tank just under half full! Note though I spend a lot of time riding in mountain areas so a lot of UP and down riding which I guess would make the light 'flicker' earlier than if riding on level ground.
Mine comes on at 3.5 gallons, almost exactly every time. When my fuel gauge needle lines up with the E mark, it takes 4 gallons....I'm pretty brave, so I run it about another 25 miles or so, after it hits E, and the most I ever put in was 4.5
Think we can all relate to having plenty of fuel left , when the light starts to come on . Mine starts to blink at 130 miles religiously , and I have approximately 1.4 gallons of fuel still in the tank or better . Wonder why Kawi had the light come on this soon ?
Quote from: Bucko on July 28, 2014, 16:39:51 PM
Hi PC:
Ya, with really rough calculations, it's seem my low fuel light is starting to flicker with the tank just under half full! Note though I spend a lot of time riding in mountain areas so a lot of UP and down riding which I guess would make the light 'flicker' earlier than if riding on level ground.
Most of where I ride is pretty level ground, and it pops on anywhere between 145 and 155 miles.
I'm the same as Drift1, always at 130 miles, haven't tried to push it and see how far I can go yet.
moosewing, 800 does not have a gauge or lights......so my first ide from here to Kingston down Hwy 41......I took a 2 liter pop bottle of gas.....just in case........but it was ok.
3.5 gals here too for the panic light.
That's good to know - I haven't logged enough miles on the 1500 yet to have it all figured out, but every time the push-me light came on, I was more worried about getting to a gas station than apparently I needed to be.
Quote from: greenbarn on July 28, 2014, 21:43:08 PM
That's good to know - I haven't logged enough miles on the 1500 yet to have it all figured out, but every time the push-me light came on, I was more worried about getting to a gas station than apparently I needed to be.
That should make our little upcoming trip pretty interesting....I usually stop around 175-180 for fuel.
Quote from: Troll on July 29, 2014, 07:59:36 AM
That should make our little upcoming trip pretty interesting....I usually stop around 175-180 for fuel.
I'll bring a tow strap.... ;D
Quote from: greenbarn on July 29, 2014, 21:13:39 PM
I'll bring a tow strap.... ;D
Nahhhh, it's going to be like riding with a guy with a sportster....50 mpg, but only a 2 gallon tank!
This is the best bike I have ever owned, I love the early warning light, I never use the odometer but I usually ride flat out so I get about 100 miles before the light comes on and I'm happy with that..
John.