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Friggin running out of gas w/ NO warning

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Old 08-20-2007 | 11:17 AM
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Went on one my first rides out of the county when by chopper was new to a buds house 80 mi away. Got to his gate and stalled the bike right there. Kicked and kicked but no start, my bud an couple others came out when it started raining and helped push it up and in to his garage. Checked everything out and finally put the reserve on, it fired right up. Felt kind of Duh! The 3.2 tank apparently had only 2.2 usable cause of the angle it sits on. Now atleast I know the limits.
 
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Old 08-20-2007 | 12:19 PM
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ORIGINAL: jonny ebola

I thought it would be obvious, by mentioning that I was 10 miles from empty, that I WAS using the tripmeter. I always do. Oh and the gas station is at the top of said hill!
Also, you weren't REALLY empty, just needed to switch to reserve. Practice that Petcock switch. I've gotten where I can usually flip that thing without really loosing any speed at all. Besides, it's fun to play with your Petcock. (I just love that term) [sm=devilgrin.gif]
 
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Old 08-20-2007 | 03:21 PM
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sonsabitches I wanted sympathy!
If you want sympathy, go talk to your lady friends, if you want a solution talk to the guys.
 
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Old 08-20-2007 | 03:33 PM
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sonsabitches I wanted sympathy!
I'm told it is in the dictionary between **** and syphilis.
 
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