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Tsunami · 04-08-2010, 12:53 AM

I only have a speedo on the dualie. I set the odo when i roll out of the garage so I can keep track of how many miles I have logged but not for gas guaging. I usually just shake the tank and see how much fuel i have sloshing around.

Gas Man · 04-08-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Yeah, that's what I meant.
On the 1125... you have 25 miles from low fuel light staying on constant, to no go. SO it's kinda a count down.

Whats fun is playing on twisties with low fuel. lean it over in a turn, light comes on, ride a bit up and down, it goes off. back and forth...

Yes, I'm easily amused.

Ok but mine actually counts down mile by mile... starting somewhere in the 220-240mile range... counts down... till 25 mile and then it say LO. You can force it to read, in which even when it gets to ZERO it still goes!! I know!

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Trip 1 for fuel fill ups
Trip 2 for oil change interval
Low fuel trip for if I'm not paying attention, or stretch too far between gas stops!

I do the same thing with my 2 trips.

And I have a low fuel light as well.

pauldun170 · 04-08-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Trip 1 for fuel fill ups
Trip 2 for oil change interval

That's what I do.

fnfalman · 04-09-2010, 07:20 PM

I hate resetting the trip odometer on my scooter. It reset the achieved top speed as well. Hey, when you ride a 50-cc scooter, hitting 52-MPH on the flat is pretty impressive, and hitting 60 on a downhill with the chassis shakin' and the wheels bouncin'...that's bragging rights.

racedoll · 04-11-2010, 12:10 AM

Yes! I do this in the car too and it pisses me off.

Mr Lefty · 04-11-2010, 12:23 AM

I have two trips... occasionally I'll forget... but that's where it's see through Tanks FTW!

just lean over and see... oh... about half full... good to go

101lifts2 · 04-11-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

I always do it to calculate mpg. Fuel gauge or not. Do it in my cars too.

Why does it ever change?

Low fuel light, but I always reset the Trip.

Tsunami · 04-12-2010, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

I have two trips... occasionally I'll forget... but that's where it's see through Tanks FTW!

just lean over and see... oh... about half full... good to go

You have a see through tank? Pics?

Is it one of those huge plastic aftermarket bolt ons?

Homeslice · 04-12-2010, 03:49 AM

I just use the low fuel light, 1.5 gallons left gives you plenty of time to find a gas station. I don't care what the exact fuel economy is, that's not why I ride a motorcycle.

Mr Lefty · 04-12-2010, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

You have a see through tank? Pics?

Is it one of those huge plastic aftermarket bolt ons?

04-09-2010, 07:20 PM	#44
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	I hate resetting the trip odometer on my scooter. It reset the achieved top speed as well. Hey, when you ride a 50-cc scooter, hitting 52-MPH on the flat is pretty impressive, and hitting 60 on a downhill with the chassis shakin' and the wheels bouncin'...that's bragging rights. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

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04-08-2010, 12:53 AM	#41
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I only have a speedo on the dualie. I set the odo when i roll out of the garage so I can keep track of how many miles I have logged but not for gas guaging. I usually just shake the tank and see how much fuel i have sloshing around.

04-11-2010, 12:10 AM	#45
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Yes! I do this in the car too and it pisses me off.

04-11-2010, 12:23 AM	#46
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I have two trips... occasionally I'll forget... but that's where it's see through Tanks FTW! just lean over and see... oh... about half full... good to go

04-12-2010, 03:49 AM	#49
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I just use the low fuel light, 1.5 gallons left gives you plenty of time to find a gas station. I don't care what the exact fuel economy is, that's not why I ride a motorcycle.