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Old 08-11-2006, 02:29 PM
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what are most of you avearing per miles on a full gallon tank in a 1200? I am at 150 right now and not sure how far I should push it in the tank ya know?
 
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Old 08-11-2006, 02:38 PM
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at 125 I start looking for gas.
 
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I've got an '03 with the 3.3 gal. tank. Around town I usually look for gas around 90 miles or so. Around 95-100 I have to hit the reserve.
 
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Old 08-11-2006, 03:06 PM
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The other day I had 120 miles and still had not hit reserve, I also have a 3.3 gal tank on an 03. I stopped and filled it up and it only took just over 2 gallons. Man, I love this bike. 55 miles per gallon and thats around town, I've never had it above 60 or on an interstate. Wow!
 
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Old 08-11-2006, 03:14 PM
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I usually get 180 miles until I have to switch to reserve.
 
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Default RE: miles per tank

just had 194 on my 1200c...without the reserve.
 
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THANKS GUYS...I was thinking at least 180-200..will findout soon enough..lol
 
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I'm at about 170-180 of city riding before switching to reserve on a 1200C.
 
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175 highway riding exactly.
 
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Yep...usually flip to reserve between 175-180.
 


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