Max&Whiskey
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I got an 07 VMAX last week and Im wodering how far I can go on reserve? I:ummm: got 100 miles on my first tank before the fuel light came on. Is this about normal???
Thanks for the info. I traded my GSXR 1000 for the max. Ive always wanted a Max since I grew up on V65's. Cant wait to get my hands on the 190HP max!!!
Welcome
The reserve is 1 US Gal. If you get 100 miles and the light comes on that is 3 gallons used which is 33.3 MPG So in a perfect world you would coast into a gas station at 33 miles after the reserve is switched on..
Um, I always have followed the Owners Manual:
FUEL
Type UNLEADED FUEL
Fuel tank capacity 15L (3.3 Imp gal, 4.0 US gal)
Fuel reserve amount 3 L (0.7 Imp gal, 0.8 US gal)
Thus:
If the light comes on @ 100 miles that's 3.2 gallons used= 31.25 MPG and you could go 25 miles before you were out. in a perfect world?
You have what you read on paper, and you have reality. As soon as you see your fuel light come on pull in and check how many gallons it takes. On my bike its exactly 3.0-3.1 gallons.
:signlies:
............just kiddin'
Maybe you don't have a 4 gallon tank? Ever completely ran out, then totally filled it up? :hmmm:
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