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Old 05-23-2007, 06:43 PM
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Switched the tank to reserve drove 33 miles was about 1-2 miles from the watering hole and pop pop pop out of fuel! As I coasted into this guys driveway who was about to start mowing his lawn said to me That sure is a quiet running harley you got son! I replied just run her out of gas mind if I buy some from ya? Thanks to theold guy got it going toot sweet thanks again oldtimer.First time ever cutting that close but with no stations nearbyI was on a hope and a prayer of making it.
 
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Old 05-23-2007, 08:29 PM
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At least you know how far you can go on reserve now.
 
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Rather be lucky than good !!!
 
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Old 05-24-2007, 01:27 AM
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Glad luck was on your side.
Two weeks ago I ran out. First time in my life. I pumped the gas to get to a gas station, but couldn't get up the grade for the last 25 feet. I'm still too weak after getting a stent put in in Dec. Lucky a guy walking helped me push it up.
 
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Old 05-24-2007, 11:22 AM
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Blasting home from Utah last week, I was in such a groove at 90 mph I almost ran out. I looked down at the gauage and the light is on. Drop her down to 50 mph for about 15 miles and coast into a station in Minneloa. Out in the middle of nowhere - I mean nowhere it was panic time for a bit.
 
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Dude, I cant believe you got 33 miles out of reserve! That is awesome! But after my Mother's day episode, I think I wont even be using reserve from now on! Glad you found some help!
 
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Ok Jake you mentioned it what happened with the mother inlaw?
 
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Glad luck was on your side.
Two weeks ago I ran out. First time in my life. I pumped the gas to get to a gas station, but couldn't get up the grade for the last 25 feet. I'm still too weak after getting a stent put in in Dec. Lucky a guy walking helped me push it up.
That Stent stuff takes the wind outta yer sails for a while.. I got mine last june with a heart attack (massive) and 20% damage. I tipped my glide over in sept in indiana and had to get help to pick it back up. Got good news last week. Heart doc says go for it.
Dave
 
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