MILES PER TANK

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MILES PER TANK

17 Jan 2009 21:11
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Now the gas mileage is such a big deal. I have been wondering just how many miles can other riders get on a tank.

I have a '77 KZ1000 LTD.:S

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Re: MILES PER TANK

17 Jan 2009 21:23
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My KZ900 would run dry at about 160 Miles.

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Re: MILES PER TANK

17 Jan 2009 21:27
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thank you...I think I got ~175 the other day

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Re: MILES PER TANK

17 Jan 2009 21:49
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Several thing to consider: The state of tune of the engine valves within tolerances,fresh sparkplugs burning a light tan on the electrodes,
Clean air filter(s),Tire pressure at the max, Chain lubed and properly tensioned,and both sprockets in good shape.
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Re: MILES PER TANK

17 Jan 2009 22:06
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i remember thinking i had gas and would go onto reserve like five times in about the first couple months.....after that i just allways fill up or top off..sometimes it 2 bucks sometimes...6,,(13)two months back...lol....

i get nervous now in 50 miles of spirited riding.....so i just check...
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Re: MILES PER TANK

17 Jan 2009 22:57
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Yeah, I have notice the same thing with that "spirited riding thing" sometimes I get nervous around 60-65 miles on a tank.

My bike is well tuned and chain with is lubed. But it seemed like I got about 175 mi. on a tank the other day and it was hard to believe.

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Re: MILES PER TANK

17 Jan 2009 23:18 - 17 Jan 2009 23:22
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Ive gone around 130 miles on a tank with my mk2. But never ran it dry so I don't know how much further I could go. Come to think of it, that's not including the reserve, with a pingel petcock.
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Re: MILES PER TANK

18 Jan 2009 05:44
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I hit reserve at about 125 miles on a tank. I try not to use reserve except in emergency's when I forget to gas up.
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Re: MILES PER TANK

18 Jan 2009 05:47
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I hit reserve around 120 miles.

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Re: MILES PER TANK

18 Jan 2009 05:50
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I've gone 150 miles on the 550 without having to switch to reserve, I don't trust the fuel gauge on the 1000 yet so usually top that off every 100 miles.
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Re: MILES PER TANK

18 Jan 2009 05:53
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100 miles is the number for me. Beyond that I've gotten into trouble. :-(
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Re: MILES PER TANK

18 Jan 2009 06:03
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My 650 consistantly hits reserve at about 140 every time.
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