Do I need to fill the tank?

[zippo6]

Ok, so everyone knows the Max has a small tank.... no surprise there.... Here's my question.

I filled up just before I left town to come to work this morning. Traveled 70Km's (46miles) before arriving at work. I wasn't boosting and was trying to be relatively calm on the throttle, however I had one HELL of a time trying to conserve fuel on the highway (entire drive is highway). Every time I looked down I was going 130Kmh (80.7mph), so I would roll off the throttle and bring it back down to 120kmh (75.5mph). I'd look down again, bike would be rolling along between 130-140, so I have to force myself to slow down.

Here's the question. How many of you think I can make it home without filling up? I of course will be riding the same way home, both in distance and style. I'll try to take it easy on the throttle but won't be doing any less than 120kmh.

I know for a fact that my fuel light will kick in when it is supposed to, with 3 liters (.79 gallons) left and can make it to a gas station if I had too, but it means I have to bypass my exit and then take a more involved route to get home.... normally this would be just fine, but it's 36 degrees Celsius (96.8?F) today and I'll be in full gear.... by the time I'm done a fuel stop I'll be ready to get home and dive in the pool.....

 

[RazoR333]

I have a stg 7 kit installed and i can make this distance you state, (140k) with no problem. Driving style is about the same. Most of mine are all highway as well.

 

[gamorg02]

if it was my bike, there wouldn't be a problem

 

[gamorg02]

i had to go on google and convert all the #'s first...

70 km ~ 45 miles
120kmph - 130 kmph ~ 75 - 80 mph.

 

[mgrowc1]

from the sounds of it every max is different. My stock was only getting around 28-32 seems not matter how I ride but it is running like shit. Getting that fixed an hopefully will be getting around 40 or so. Just depends man

 

[zippo6]

i had to go on google and convert all the #'s first...

70 km ~ 45 miles
120kmph - 130 kmph ~ 75 - 80 mph.

LOL! Sorry to have to make you work at it!!

 

[4gasem]

I can make it 90 plus on just over 2 gallons of fuel. Head winds and such will change that.

I edited the post to include the antiquated form of measurement that we use here... lol

 

[zippo6]

I have a stg 7 kit installed and i can make this distance you state, (140k) with no problem. Driving style is about the same. Most of mine are all highway as well.

I figured as much, but wanted to get some feedback. My first trip on it to work I already had a couple of tears around town on the tank and never thought much of it..... until I was on my way home (on the highway!) and the gas light came on. 10 minutes later of highway driving I was at the pumps. Only took 10.5 liters or so.

 

[jfeagins]

Every time I looked down I was going 130Kmh (80.7mph), so I would roll off the throttle and bring it back down to 120kmh (75.5mph). I'd look down again, bike would be rolling along between 130-140, so I have to force myself to slow down.

My 1985 stocker actually gets better mpg doing a sustained 80mph (41mpg)than it does at a sustained 60mph (37mpg).

 

[zippo6]

My 1985 stocker actually gets better mpg doing a sustained 80mph (41mpg)than it does at a sustained 60mph (37mpg).

Interesting! I'll have to try that out

 

[vmax626]

I know for a fact that I would be looking for a fuel station LOL.
My bike runs good but my gas mileage is shitty 27-28 mpg.:confused2::damn angry:
<<Dave>>unk:

 

[yukonerdave]

DO you have fuel at home, or will you have to get to a station after going home anyway? I'd say go for it - I put about 115 miles on a tank doing similar highway conditions when I first picked up my '85. You'll be ok

 

[naughtyG]

doing 85mph constant on highway, my '86 with panniers, large-ish windshield and a Venture pumpkin will go 105 miles from full to reserve. I know the reserve is .8 gal so I figure that's good for another 20-25 miles, for a total of 125 to 130 miles to empty. How many miles did you say you needed again?

 

[zippo6]

Ok, I went 148.2 KMs and fuel light did NOT come on. I was running at or around 130Kmh on the ride home (into the wind for the most part). Did not hit boost at all today. So I am pleased

 

[zippo6]

Ok, I went 148.2 KMs and fuel light did NOT come on. I was running at or around 130Kmh on the ride home (into the wind for the most part). Did not hit boost at all today. So I am pleased

Let me clarify that I am pleased with the fuel economy but not neccesarily about NOT boosting

 

[tfisher65]

I say no problem, go for it. If it becomes a problem (leaving you at the side of the road without gas), just call me and I'll offer some words of encouragement.:rofl_200:

 

[broook]

Ok, I went 148.2 KMs and fuel light did NOT come on. I was running at or around 130Kmh on the ride home (into the wind for the most part). Did not hit boost at all today. So I am pleased

Running at 130kmh I get 175-180km before the light comes on. [99 carbon fibre model] Slow down then and you should go at least 25km on reserve.

 

[zippo6]

I say no problem, go for it. If it becomes a problem (leaving you at the side of the road without gas), just call me and I'll offer some words of encouragement.:rofl_200:

Smartass! LOL

 

[gunrunner]

Ok, I went 148.2 KMs and fuel light did NOT come on. I was running at or around 130Kmh on the ride home (into the wind for the most part). Did not hit boost at all today. So I am pleased

I mostly hit the red light at 190kms doing 120kph (no boost) bout 165 (boost)unk:

 

[gunrunner]

Running at 130kmh I get 175-180km before the light comes on. [99 carbon fibre model] Slow down then and you should go at least 25km on reserve.

Now having tested my reserve , from when the light goes on til empty at 100kmph (no boost) = 43kms .

I took at bottle of petrol in my pack with me . unk: