Tank lift=less autonomy ???
Road Warrior
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From: Kennewick, WA
You'll get used to it. Just fill up when it hits "E" to see how much range you had remaining. I had about 20 miles worth of fuel left with a 2" lift, considering that ten miles past "E" my 4.8 gallon tank took 4.46 gallons to fill up.
The question is how much of the remaining fuel was trapped in the right side of the tank?
The most "convenient" way to find out is to drain the lifted tank through the cross-over tubes. Then plug both sides, remove the tank, remove the plug on the right side tank and drain into a calibrated container. If it held a quart, then you know that your useful tank size is 4.75 gallons instead of the listed 5 gallons or whatever.
I haven't done this yet, but I do carry a Reda saddle bag gas can with me when I think I might be pushing it's limits.
The question is how much of the remaining fuel was trapped in the right side of the tank?
The most "convenient" way to find out is to drain the lifted tank through the cross-over tubes. Then plug both sides, remove the tank, remove the plug on the right side tank and drain into a calibrated container. If it held a quart, then you know that your useful tank size is 4.75 gallons instead of the listed 5 gallons or whatever.
I haven't done this yet, but I do carry a Reda saddle bag gas can with me when I think I might be pushing it's limits.
Road Master
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Less autonomy makes sense to me, in this context, but this is the first time I've ever seen someone use the term in such a way.
So, yes, you may well be less independent, since you will become dependent on a filling station slightly sooner. However, I doubt that many of us run our tanks that low before fueling up.
I have a Reda gas can, too, just in case. Sometimes the next station can be more than a gallon's ride away. Gotta have a plan for these things, one way or another. Fueling up at 150 miles seems reasonable. Less if there are fewer filling stations along the way.
Certainly an interesting choice of words.
So, yes, you may well be less independent, since you will become dependent on a filling station slightly sooner. However, I doubt that many of us run our tanks that low before fueling up.
I have a Reda gas can, too, just in case. Sometimes the next station can be more than a gallon's ride away. Gotta have a plan for these things, one way or another. Fueling up at 150 miles seems reasonable. Less if there are fewer filling stations along the way.
Certainly an interesting choice of words.
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I have a Reda gas can, too, just in case. Sometimes the next station can be more than a gallon's ride away. Gotta have a plan for these things, one way or another. Fueling up at 150 miles seems reasonable. Less if there are fewer filling stations along the way.
Certainly an interesting choice of words.
Perhaps one of these would be easier to carry than a gallon can: 2 liters which would give you 10-20 miles. I carry one on road trip and never worry about it leaking or running out of gas. Takes up very little room.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Dallas, TX
I can't believe I haven't thought of this before. Fantastic idea! Will be throwing one of these in a saddle bag on long trips from now on.
Road Master
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
I considered that, but decided to give the Reda a try. It fits in my bag just fine, though it takes up about half the space. If it becomes a bother, I'll definitely go to one of the fuel bottles. Seems I recall the "2-liter" is really like 1.6 or so. Either way, it's a good extra shot of fuel.
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