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Newbie ! I need a little help please !
I think I might have posted in the wrong area, so I'll try here. I thought I was about to run out of fuel on my 2012 RT. (which I just bought the 19th of July.) I was on the "E" mark for a few blocks. I stopped and filled it, and it only took 4.5 Gal. I do have a separate gauge other than the screen. Any help ? BTW, I have riden Harleys up until now and I will say, I won't be going back. Love this machine !
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Analog gauge is not that accurate. The digital one is closer to being correct. Fuel tank has a weird shape designed to fit in/around 'stuff'. Me? I just stop and fill up adding 4.5 gallons of fuel. After a few fill ups you will learn to 'read' the gauge.
Don
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Now Own: 2014 Black RT-S SE6
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Thanks Don, I can see it's going to be a lot of fun riding and meeting/talking with other owners. Enjoy the ride !!!
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Once you get an idea of the fuel mileage that your bike gets; it'll give you a better idea of the range... Use your trip odometers for fill-ups...
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I use the odometer for fill ups, on average I get 35 mpg on my STL, I usually start looking for a gas station at 150 miles but can easily go 175 miles or more, this is my second Spyder and I have yet to ever add more than 5 gallons of gas
Jeff M.
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its a 6.6 gal tank with the air space being that .6. When gauges say empty you have little more than a gal left. I always figure whaterver I am getting to the gal is how far I can go. Best is when the setting is at empty look for a gas station. Congrats on the new ryde and joining in here...welcome..!!
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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I reset my odometer at every fill up. So even when my low fuel light goes on, I still know my target range for mileage. You learn quick what is safe and what is pushing it. Gauges are way more accurate on your HD. My other bike is a Kawasaki Ninja. When you get down to one bar, you are okay for a while, when the one bar starts flashing, you better not let a station go by. I find when the fuel light comes on in the Spyder, there is no need to hit the panic button if your doing city driving.
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Do not overfill. I am not a mechanic and only go by what I'm told but I had to replace my evaporation canister because I was overfilling my tank. I used to fill it right to the top but after that I only put 4 gallons in at a time.
See this is where we miss Scotty. Scotty would always weigh in from the mechanical side and share his wisdom. Scotty if you're reading this just know that this forum is a mere shadow of what it was with your sage advice. Please come back!
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BHFromme brought up a very important point DO NOT OVERFILL your 2012 or earlier Spyder. Insert the nozzle 1/2" and fill slowly.
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2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
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Thanks again everyone for your great advice. I can now see that if I have a question that I will get answers.
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MouthPiece <--------Unrelated ramblings. Oh. I usually start looking for gas around 110 miles after fill up. (unless you see a sign saying "last chance for gas 75 miles", and you're right at 95).
Chris
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Originally Posted by bhfromme
Do not overfill. I am not a mechanic and only go by what I'm told but I had to replace my evaporation canister because I was overfilling my tank. I used to fill it right to the top but after that I only put 4 gallons in at a time.
See this is where we miss Scotty. Scotty would always weigh in from the mechanical side and share his wisdom. Scotty if you're reading this just know that this forum is a mere shadow of what it was with your sage advice. Please come back!
Don't need to worry about overfilling the tank. Just stick the nozzle in and when it shuts off, quit. Do not continue to try and top off but you do not need to stop short of a full tank. The vapor hose connection is well above the fill port and CANNOT overfill into the evap canister, its in an air space above the fill port.
There is a problem with the evap system but it is heat related, not an overfill problem with cool fuel. If your dealer told you the above, you need a new dealer or mechanic that has a clue.
Last edited by jcthorne; 07-24-2014 at 06:27 PM.
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OR DO THIS
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
All advice good. The gas gauges (analog or digital) are there to give you a "ballpark" of what is left in the tank. Once you have filled up--I recommend setting a tripmeter to zero. Fill up to the same level each time. Don't overfill. You will note that your refill gas light will come on at mileage X for your particular machine. Usually just a little over a gallon left. Most people fill between 135 and 150 miles. If you get the "usual" 30 mpg, then your looking at 5 gal or less. The important thing is to get to know your particular machine and fill up before you run out. I have stretched it out to 184 miles and 5.8 gallons on my 2010 RTS. The new 2014 RT's are better with average 40 mpg and a 200 mile range between fill ups.
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