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Nov 21, 2025 | 08:54 AM

#11

hattitude

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Originally Posted by Ddieselsmoke

I personally don't think it would make any measurable difference on unusable fuel in the tank, except for the people that runs down to the last 20 miles left.

Probably true...

I always try to fuel early and often when touring, especially on back roads. However, over the years there were a couple times I missed a chance to fuel, and then 3/4 of a tank into the leg, I wasn't sure I could make it to a gas station.

If I had run out of gas, because I wanted to see more of my rocker boxes, I would be pissed.....

Nov 24, 2025 | 06:56 PM

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btsom

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Intuitively, if the front and back are raised the same amount, fuel availability should remain unchanged. A full tank has about 40 pounds of gasoline in it. There isn't much else any higher to raise the center of gravity. If picking up a bike that has tipped over is already difficult, your remaining gas being even higher will make the job more difficult. As an old guy, FUNCTION always takes priority over looks, for me.

Last edited by btsom; Nov 24, 2025 at 06:58 PM.