fuel light

chris yeatman · 14-07-2009, 01:15 AM

i was just wondering when the fuel light comes on, how many miles can u get out of the bike before it will run out.

Pedro · 14-07-2009, 04:36 PM

In my experience....

Jules M600 - around 130-140 miles
My M900 - around 120 miles
My M1000DS - anything between 70 and 100 miles depending if I'm in a hurry or not.

uksurfer · 14-07-2009, 06:28 PM

give it a go mate and take some fuel with you

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14-07-2009, 08:45 PM

Hi, I get about 30 miles out off mine and i have a 900 s4. Has Pedro miss undersdood you and quoted miles on a full tank!?

chris yeatman · 14-07-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul67

Hi, I get about 30 miles out off mine and i have a 900 s4. Has Pedro miss undersdood you and quoted miles on a full tank!?

yeah i think he has but its also good to know what people get out of a tank of fuel.

gary tompkins · 14-07-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uksurfer

give it a go mate and take some fuel with you

It's the only way to know for sure

All bikes vary as to mpg/capacity & when the fuel light activates

14-07-2009, 10:37 PM

Quite hard riding on reserve about 18 miles, run out after the first few rides had to phone the wife to bail me out which both her and my wee girls loved

Vince

Pedro · 14-07-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul67

Hi, I get about 30 miles out off mine and i have a 900 s4. Has Pedro miss undersdood you and quoted miles on a full tank!?

Yep, teach me to read stuff properly....

Revised info...

my 900 - 30 ish miles
my 1000 - as soon as I can find a bloody petrol station as only 10-15 miles if I've been caning it!

15-07-2009, 09:09 AM

I thought maybe 20 - 30 miles, i haven't had the bottle to find out!
As soon as the light comes on, i'm filling up at the next station, i don't want the hassle of running out.
Interesting thread though, nice to know the comparisons between the various models.

G : )

15-07-2009, 10:59 AM

I've never left it more than 17 miles on my 695...strangely enough I always seem to be able to only squeeze in 12 litres into the 14 litre tank(even if I fill up after 7 miles

) so I assume I've got plenty of milage left.

And that's with commuting mostly between first and second, occasionly third gear so not caning it (not sure if that's better or worse for fuel economy?)

15-07-2009, 12:12 PM

Managed 30 miles out of my 900 once and just spluttered into the petrol station.
Never risked it since.

chris yeatman · 16-07-2009, 08:57 PM

thanks for ur info so far, if i get the bottle to run out of fuel then i will let u all know how many miles till i run out.

uksurfer · 16-07-2009, 09:03 PM

i havent filled up with petrol for weeks

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16-07-2009, 09:27 PM

my bike stalled due to lack of petrol for the first time today...luckily it was cos it was still leant over on its stand - was worried for a sec I'd have to push it to the nearest petrol station

. That was after around 18 miles with the fuel light on.

I think filling up with the bike lean't over on its stand is the reason I never get much more than 12 litres in, though I may be wrong? Even though I was only a few minutes ride away I couldnt wait to pull in to the pumps just in case

gary tompkins · 16-07-2009, 10:07 PM

Plastic tanks are thicker & hold less fuel than steel ones, that's why later monsters have less range. Reserve is around 3/4 gallon but fuel light won't always trigger at correct time. I usually wont go more than 20 miles after reserve shows on trike, and that usually comes on between 125-130 miles.

14-07-2009, 01:15 AM	#1
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	fuel light i was just wondering when the fuel light comes on, how many miles can u get out of the bike before it will run out. __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

14-07-2009, 04:36 PM	#2
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	In my experience.... Jules M600 - around 130-140 miles My M900 - around 120 miles My M1000DS - anything between 70 and 100 miles depending if I'm in a hurry or not. __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

14-07-2009, 06:28 PM	#3
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	give it a go mate and take some fuel with you ________ Handjob wife Last edited by uksurfer; 01-04-2011 at 01:07 AM..

16-07-2009, 08:57 PM	#12
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	thanks for ur info so far, if i get the bottle to run out of fuel then i will let u all know how many miles till i run out. __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

16-07-2009, 09:03 PM	#13
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	i havent filled up with petrol for weeks ________ UGGS Last edited by uksurfer; 01-04-2011 at 01:08 AM..

14-07-2009, 08:45 PM	#4
paul67 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, I get about 30 miles out off mine and i have a 900 s4. Has Pedro miss undersdood you and quoted miles on a full tank!?

14-07-2009, 10:37 PM	#7
vtaggart Guest Posts: n/a	Quite hard riding on reserve about 18 miles, run out after the first few rides had to phone the wife to bail me out which both her and my wee girls loved Vince

15-07-2009, 09:09 AM	#9
BluprintZ Guest Posts: n/a	I thought maybe 20 - 30 miles, i haven't had the bottle to find out! As soon as the light comes on, i'm filling up at the next station, i don't want the hassle of running out. Interesting thread though, nice to know the comparisons between the various models. G : )

15-07-2009, 10:59 AM	#10
Scootaboy Guest Posts: n/a	I've never left it more than 17 miles on my 695...strangely enough I always seem to be able to only squeeze in 12 litres into the 14 litre tank(even if I fill up after 7 miles ) so I assume I've got plenty of milage left. And that's with commuting mostly between first and second, occasionly third gear so not caning it (not sure if that's better or worse for fuel economy?)

15-07-2009, 12:12 PM	#11
giler Guest Posts: n/a	Managed 30 miles out of my 900 once and just spluttered into the petrol station. Never risked it since.

16-07-2009, 09:27 PM	#14
Scootaboy Guest Posts: n/a	my bike stalled due to lack of petrol for the first time today...luckily it was cos it was still leant over on its stand - was worried for a sec I'd have to push it to the nearest petrol station . That was after around 18 miles with the fuel light on. I think filling up with the bike lean't over on its stand is the reason I never get much more than 12 litres in, though I may be wrong? Even though I was only a few minutes ride away I couldnt wait to pull in to the pumps just in case

16-07-2009, 10:07 PM	#15
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Plastic tanks are thicker & hold less fuel than steel ones, that's why later monsters have less range. Reserve is around 3/4 gallon but fuel light won't always trigger at correct time. I usually wont go more than 20 miles after reserve shows on trike, and that usually comes on between 125-130 miles. __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!