-
There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.
Run out of Fuel
- Thread starter ahh-cool
- Start date
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
I didn't run out but I must have been running on fumes last week, pulling my trailer. I think the light comes on when the next to last bar goes off. Pulling the trailer I figured about 15 miles per bar after the first 15 or 20 miles. I then got at least 10 miles after the last bar disappeared but the bike was still running when I got to the pump. Filling it up to the tippy-top I put in 6.157 gallons.
Chupaca
New member
Try this..!!
carry a gas can with you...ryde till the light comes on..set the trip meter to "0" then ryde on till it stops. Read the trip meter and that is how far you can go that day...knowing your average mpg will give you an idea how far you can go. I get 30 on average so I get gas as soon as that :cus: red light comes on..:roflblack::roflblack:
carry a gas can with you...ryde till the light comes on..set the trip meter to "0" then ryde on till it stops. Read the trip meter and that is how far you can go that day...knowing your average mpg will give you an idea how far you can go. I get 30 on average so I get gas as soon as that :cus: red light comes on..:roflblack::roflblack:
PW2013STL
Active member
On my 14 when the light comes on I have just over 1 gal left. I have put in 6.4 once without running out, but have to say I was sweating that one.
I try and fill up within 20 miles after the light comes on.
OwnerOfHarriet
New member
so from what I have read -- on the 2014 they rate the tank at 6.7 gallons?
but you can only use fuel down to 6.2 until it no longer picks up fuel? -- seems that should be adjusted
we have gone over 200 with out the light coming on with my wife's 2014 RT LT. It seems we put in 5.3 gallons -- Spyder took just a tad more than my bike did
but you can only use fuel down to 6.2 until it no longer picks up fuel? -- seems that should be adjusted
we have gone over 200 with out the light coming on with my wife's 2014 RT LT. It seems we put in 5.3 gallons -- Spyder took just a tad more than my bike did
BajaRon
Well-known member
Specs vary. But normally what you get from the manufacturer is the total volume of the fuel tank converted to gallons capacity. But, this does not take into consideration the unavailable air space above and the fuel which the pump cannot access at the bottom of the tank. That's why you usually can't get as much fuel in an empty tank as what spec shows.
Wiredux
New member
There are too many variables to give a definite answer to how far you can go when the low fuel light comes on. Pushing it beyond 20 miles is really asking for it though.
I can tell you that, as with most fuel injected vehicles, when you start to run out of fuel, you are OUT of fuel. It's like hitting the kill switch. Every thing stops right now!
Uhhh... What I mean is, this person who will remain nameless told me this is what happened. I would NEVER be so foolish as to let MYSELF run out of fuel just before the drag races at Spyderfest....pps:
I remember this.
BajaRon
Well-known member
OwnerOfHarriet
New member
In all the bikes I have owned, I have always been able to squeeze more gas into the tank than rated --
On this Spyder I have not been able to get the gas to stay in the filler neck -- it just creeps down -- this makes it difficult for me to get an accurate reading on the fuel mileage -- as I like a good reference point
I have filled it until it kicks off and then taken a lot of time to get it up to the top -- to no avail == when I think its there, it seeps away -- no puddle or over flow under the bike
On this Spyder I have not been able to get the gas to stay in the filler neck -- it just creeps down -- this makes it difficult for me to get an accurate reading on the fuel mileage -- as I like a good reference point
I have filled it until it kicks off and then taken a lot of time to get it up to the top -- to no avail == when I think its there, it seeps away -- no puddle or over flow under the bike
Bob Denman
New member
You don't have to get the last micro-drop into the tank in order to get an accurate reading...
Just find yourself a comfortable routine, and use it! :thumbup:
Over the miles, any discrepencies in the filling level will be swallowed up within the averages... nojoke
Just find yourself a comfortable routine, and use it! :thumbup:
Over the miles, any discrepencies in the filling level will be swallowed up within the averages... nojoke
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Like Bob said: one does not have to get to technical with this stuff. I check mine most every time, fill it up to the same level each time and leave it at that.
I even round the decimals to the nearest gallon. 209.7 miles/ 5.6 gallons = 37.44642857. I call that 37 mpg.
I even round the decimals to the nearest gallon. 209.7 miles/ 5.6 gallons = 37.44642857. I call that 37 mpg.
Yazz
MOgang Member
Whatever it is you remember is not admissible in court! I deny everything!
I don't remember anything officer...
Your nameless friend's reputation is safe with me.
Deanna777
Well-known member
I went 189 miles on 1 tank of gas, ( from Vermont to New Hamphsire) I am getting 50 mpg, and using 87 octane.
:agree: these triples REALLY ROCK WOHOO. Deanna
BajaRon
Well-known member
I don't know that anyone is worried, it's just a subject of interest to many.
Now if we could just mount a windmill to our Spyders, we could generate power as we went down the road and have a perpetual motion machine!
How about running that through your super computer Bob! :roflblack:
Last edited:
BajaRon
Well-known member
I don't remember anything officer...
Your nameless friend's reputation is safe with me.
A TRUE Friend!
BajaRon
Well-known member
This is a prototype and I will have it with me at SpyderQuest. I already have modifications I'll be doing to it. Will fit the 622 as well as others.
Awesome! You're running a 2-Stroke in your Spyder! :thumbup:
Roadster Renovations
New member
I think the manual says that when the fuel light comes on you have about 25 miles left (based upon currant driving conditions). Not sure how that little computer can crunch that much data. Sounds like BRP is CYA to me. I have rode about 20 miles after the light came on when I couldn't find a station and I was sweating it, let me tell you. btw: Consistently running low on fuel may shorten the fuel pump life since the pump is cooled by the gas in the tank. (unless BRP planned ahead and that 1/2 gallon of gas the pump can't push keeps it cool as you run out of gas) :banghead:
Similar threads
