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Gas Capacity - 6.1 Gal + 1 Gal Reserve?
The title says it all. How much gas, TOTAL, does a Spyder hold? Specs say "6.1 Gallon, with a 1 Gallon reserve".
How much do you put in with the tank empty?
i usually fill up with the "get out and push" light on, and I have one bar of fuel left. I put in about 5 gallons and change.
Am I on "reserve' when all the bars are gone and I am not being smart trying to stretch things to the next gas station?
"How much gas could a Can Am chug if a Can Am could chug gas?" Or something like that...
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My 2013 STS says 6.6 gallons.
Where did you get your numbers?
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You cannot access the last half gallon unless you shake your Spyder upside down.
Penny and Rick have owned many motorcycles starting in 1974 with Hondas, then to Suzukis, Gold Wings and ultimately Spyders.
74 Honda 360T (pair); 78 Suzuki GS 1000 (pair); 82 Honda Aspencade; 84 Honda 400; 87 Yamaha 1100; 99 Honda Valkyrie; 01 Suzuki Burgman(triked); 02 Honda GL 1800(triked); 10 Spyder RTSE; 11 Spyder RTSM; 12 Spyder RTSL (pair); 20 Spyder RTL (current)
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The most I have ever put in my 2010 was 5.8 gallons at 184 miles. The analog gauge was below empty.
I have switched over to the digital gauges, my refuel lights come on at about 150 miles. The digital gauges seem to give uniform readings over time. I usually fill up between 135 and 150 depending on where I am and where I am heading. I always fill my tank to the same level, reset the trip odometer to zero and use that for an indicator as to when its getting time to refuel.
I have yet to beta test the fuel system on the 2014.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
The most I have ever put in my 2010 was 5.8 gallons at 184 miles. The analog gauge was below empty.
I have switched over to the digital gauges, my refuel lights come on at about 150 miles. The digital gauges seem to give uniform readings over time. I usually fill up between 135 and 150 depending on where I am and where I am heading. I always fill my tank to the same level, reset the trip odometer to zero and use that for an indicator as to when its getting time to refuel.
I have yet to beta test the fuel system on the 2014.
The new analogs seem MUCH more accurate, and repeatable.
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
Fill your tank to the filler level....set trip A to zero and drive till your warning light comes on and set trip B to zero continue till you sputter and die. Check mileage on trip B thats how far you get to reserve. Check mileage on trip A and thats how far you get on a tank of gas. pull out your gas can and add a gallon of gas. Set trip to zero and ride till you sputter and die. Thats how far you get on a gallon of gas. again of course now you are out of gas but you know all the specs on gas and your spyder...you may need a frirnd on this one... Sadly everyones outcome will probably be different...
You can make your numbers better if you only ride down hill. Really.
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There is only 6 gallons of usable fuel due to headspace in the tank.
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Originally Posted by bruiser
There is only 6 gallons of usable fuel due to headspace in the tank.
Well now how are you supposed to get your head in the tank Silly?
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
Fill your tank to the filler level....set trip A to zero and drive till your warning light comes on and set trip B to zero continue till you sputter and die. Check mileage on trip B thats how far you get to reserve. Check mileage on trip A and thats how far you get on a tank of gas. pull out your gas can and add a gallon of gas. Set trip to zero and ride till you sputter and die. Thats how far you get on a gallon of gas. again of course now you are out of gas but you know all the specs on gas and your spyder...you may need a frirnd on this one... Sadly everyones outcome will probably be different...
I read this this morning and I'm Still ROFLMAO.
Because I know people that will do just that. lol
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Originally Posted by SNOOPY
My 2013 STS says 6.6 gallons.
Where did you get your numbers?
.... and my 2008 RS says 7.13 US Gal, with no mention of "reserve"?
John K
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Originally Posted by jrk36
.... and my 2008 RS says 7.13 US Gal, with no mention of "reserve"?
John K
I think you need to read your 2008 GS manual again. 25L = 6.6 US gallons.
2018 F3 LIMITED
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Give Us A Shout When You Get Here!!!!
We have a few Spyder-Ryders in the area. Make sure you let us know when you get in our area. Maybe we can set up a meet and eat...or something like that. 'Til then...Ride Safe and Have Fun!!!!
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Originally Posted by ValCruzSpyder
We have a few Spyder-Ryders in the area. Make sure you let us know when you get in our area. Maybe we can set up a meet and eat...or something like that. 'Til then...Ride Safe and Have Fun!!!!
Thanks!
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I'm quoting the 2008 RS Sadness Brochure, I've not converted anything!
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Originally Posted by jrk36
I'm quoting the 2008 RS Sadness Brochure, I've not converted anything!
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All models and years have the same gas tank except for the 2014 RT.
I assume your spyder came with the CE manual and the fuel capacity is on page 120.
page 120.jpg
2018 F3 LIMITED
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Sadness = "official" :-(
I don't know why there is even a discussion about this - I'm purely reporting what the official brochure indicates - I'm not making that up!
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I've been reading this with a little confusion. Why? Well first, though I haven't measured it, I feel like I'm getting a few more miles to the gallon on my 2013 STS than most of you, but then, I'm also thinking I only have a five and a half gallon tank. Then one post and I'm back in the game! You don't use proper gallons, but short ones! Real gallons, the ones we've been using since you were still just pesky colonials, are 1.2 short change, US gallons!
Mind you we, over here, confuse ourselves even more because we buy fuel by the litre and measure our tank capacities in litres, but ask us how many kilometres our cars do per litre (the official measure) and we haven't a clue...we use miles per gallon, just like you...but, then again, not like you because, ceteris paribus, we get 25% more miles to the gallon...real gallons obviously!
I need a lie down now :-)
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