6 gallon tank?? hmmm
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6 gallon tank?? hmmm
Am I the only guy with an 08 that can't seem to put more than 4.5 - 5 gallons in his tank? The other day I intentionaly let the tank run real low to the point I thought enough, "I'm going to be pushing". Anyway, all I could put in the tank was just under 5 gallons. According to everyone and their mother we with the 08's have a 6 gallon tank.
Is one gallon kept in "reserve"?Just wondering, I have no complaints with the bike.
Is one gallon kept in "reserve"?Just wondering, I have no complaints with the bike.
Road Warrior
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RE: 6 gallon tank?? hmmm
I put 5.2 gallons in just a little while ago on the way home. I've let it go until it said lo in the mileage left display and put in about 5.6. When the gas pump warning light comes on that means youshould have about a gallon left.
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RE: 6 gallon tank?? hmmm
it probably does hold 6 gallons. it is just the POS fuel guage. it was built by the same retarded guy that built the air temp guage and the low fuel warning light. none of which are accurate.
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RE: 6 gallon tank?? hmmm
It definitely hold 6 gallons
I've got the 6 gallon tank--My fuel guageis dead solid perfect-I've taken it down to reserve,done another 20 miles(burns about 1/2 gallon every 20 or so)and filled it up with 5 1/2 gallons.The dial and indicator ligts all register exactly what's in the tank.
That said as many will tell you,still good to keep an eye on the odometer too.
I've got the 6 gallon tank--My fuel guageis dead solid perfect-I've taken it down to reserve,done another 20 miles(burns about 1/2 gallon every 20 or so)and filled it up with 5 1/2 gallons.The dial and indicator ligts all register exactly what's in the tank.
That said as many will tell you,still good to keep an eye on the odometer too.
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RE: 6 gallon tank?? hmmm
I have wondered the same the same thing. I have run it down until it read LO on the gas gauge countdown.... and then rode another 20 miles or so.... and it still only took 4.9.
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RE: 6 gallon tank?? hmmm
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I have wondered the same the same thing. I have run it down until it read LO on the gas gauge countdown.... and then rode another 20 miles or so.... and it still only took 4.9.
I have wondered the same the same thing. I have run it down until it read LO on the gas gauge countdown.... and then rode another 20 miles or so.... and it still only took 4.9.
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RE: 6 gallon tank?? hmmm
???? I rode an 06 Deluxe with a 5 gallon tank and I rarely ever put in over 4 gallons.....light comes on I go about 20- 30 miles and get gas. Actual milage varies depending how I'm riding but rarely put on over 4 gallons.