GAS LIGHT

[MSGTDOC]

ANYONE KNOW HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE ONCE THE GAS LIGHT COMES ON???? MINE JUST POPPED ON AND I WAS GOING TO GO OUT AND GET SOME. I'M ABOUT 3 MILES AWAY FROM THE STATION.WILL I MAKE IT ON THAT OR SHOULD I PUT SOME IN FROM A GAS CAN??? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

 

[SPYMAN]

I'm not sure just how far you can go, But I have went 21 miles to the station after my gas light came on!!!

SPYMAN

 

[MSGTDOC]

OK THEN I SHOULD BE GOOD TO GO THEN THANKS

 

[ataDude]

I appear to have about 1.2 - 1.3 gallons left when my light comes on.

 

[Zerocool]

My gas light goes on at half empty (half full, for the optimists ;D ). I can ride it another 30 miles and fill the tank with 3.6-3.6 gallons.

The dealer ordered a new sensor since, following the 625 miles service, he feels that the only thing it could be is that.

Once I have it replaced, I'll let you know.

 

[BRPjunkie]

I got 160 miles and when it showed one bar, my fuel light came on. It took 5.5 gallons, so I had about one gallon or 25 miles left after the light went on. I start to look for gas around 150 miles just to give myself some room.

 

[bjt]

I got 160 miles and when it showed one bar, my fuel light came on. It took 5.5 gallons, so I had about one gallon or 25 miles left after the light went on. I start to look for gas around 150 miles just to give myself some room.

Basically the same for me. I'm getting 30 - 32 MPG and the gaslight and one bar on the gauge is about 1 gallon of fuel or about 30 miles of riding before the tank is empty.

 

[VIspyderman]

If this thing really does have a 27 litre tank... then my light comes on at 17 litres gone. Almost consistantly, since day one, light comes on, I stop for gas...17 litres.
Mark

 

[NancysToy]

If this thing really does have a 27 litre tank... then my light comes on at 17 litres gone. Almost consistantly, since day one, light comes on, I stop for gas...17 litres.
Mark

It has been well established now that the 27 liter (7.1 gallon) capacity was overstated by BRP. True volume is less, but reports on the exact volume vary. 24 liters seems to be about right. Taking 17 liters (4.5 gallons) at a fill seems about normal. We usually get in 4.5 to 5 gallons, 5.8-5.9 gallons with no bars on the gauge for some 15-20 miles. Whew! Too close for my comfort...more than once.
-Scotty