Long trip on a 72
#21
01-03-2014, 07:15 PM
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When I ran my bike out of gas on purpose the fuel light came on at about 70-75 miles and I just kept riding it. I used to stress about the fuel light when it would pop on but not anymore. Just carry a few MSR bottles and ride the **** out of it.
My trip was 4000 miles in about 12 days, some really short days less than 100 miles, some longer days, and not even riding one day. It's all about the experience and not pounding out the miles on the slab. I will never take off on a ride with any kind of plan on how far I need to go everyday, it would totally kill the fun.
My trip was 4000 miles in about 12 days, some really short days less than 100 miles, some longer days, and not even riding one day. It's all about the experience and not pounding out the miles on the slab. I will never take off on a ride with any kind of plan on how far I need to go everyday, it would totally kill the fun.
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01-03-2014, 09:28 PM
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Atleast it does for my 2014 forty-eight.
My dad's comes on at 1 gallon on his 2014 Iron 883.
of course the sportsters arent known for having the most accurate fuel light... the dealership told to use the tripometer and ride it until i starts spuddering. At whatever mileage it starts spuddering at, just subtract 5 miles and use that as your miles per tank.
GasBuddy has a trip planner that I've been playing around with to see how feasible a distance trip would be on my forty-eight.
#24
01-03-2014, 10:08 PM
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I thought that the fuel light came on at .5 gallons for the 2.1 gallon tank?
Atleast it does for my 2014 forty-eight.
My dad's comes on at 1 gallon on his 2014 Iron 883.
of course the sportsters arent known for having the most accurate fuel light... the dealership told to use the tripometer and ride it until i starts spuddering. At whatever mileage it starts spuddering at, just subtract 5 miles and use that as your miles per tank.
GasBuddy has a trip planner that I've been playing around with to see how feasible a distance trip would be on my forty-eight.
Atleast it does for my 2014 forty-eight.
My dad's comes on at 1 gallon on his 2014 Iron 883.
of course the sportsters arent known for having the most accurate fuel light... the dealership told to use the tripometer and ride it until i starts spuddering. At whatever mileage it starts spuddering at, just subtract 5 miles and use that as your miles per tank.
GasBuddy has a trip planner that I've been playing around with to see how feasible a distance trip would be on my forty-eight.
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01-03-2014, 10:37 PM
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i've been getting about 74 per tank safely. I ran out once at 70 miles... at the bottom of the offramp... pushing it up the 20degree incline was definitely a work out.
#26
01-04-2014, 10:37 AM
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FWIW - Spare fuses, new key Fob battery, emergency flat tire repair kit, spare headlight/tail light bulbs, tools to remove wheels and fuel tank and battery...plus standard do everything tools and a rain suit.
+1 on fuel canisters because of your 2.1 gallon fuel tank.
Your "butt" comfort may be an issue. Yes we rode Sportsters and Honda 350s cross country in the 60's. Every heard of bicycle shorts w/ built in foam pads and Monkey Butt powder? Maybe even a sheep skin or gel seat cover? I can suggest foam ear plugs to lessen wind noise.
Have fun!
+1 on fuel canisters because of your 2.1 gallon fuel tank.
Your "butt" comfort may be an issue. Yes we rode Sportsters and Honda 350s cross country in the 60's. Every heard of bicycle shorts w/ built in foam pads and Monkey Butt powder? Maybe even a sheep skin or gel seat cover? I can suggest foam ear plugs to lessen wind noise.
Have fun!
#27
01-04-2014, 06:14 PM
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yea see that's what worries me about these tanks...such a big difference in mileage per tank per person. I'm planning on getting the bike re-tuned in spring anyway so we'll see how its running.
#28
01-13-2014, 06:53 PM
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I would take the advice and look at a map! I have gone 70 miles before but wouldn't push much more. Most gas station take a card at the pump thank goodness. I live in Montana and it is a long way from point A to point B but I haven't ran out yet! Fun bike but not the best for long rides! Lol
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