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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Well I know this topic has been brought up before.

But today was the first time that I was able to get 6 Gallons of fuel in my tank.

Not sure how many of you folks have, but this is the first time since May 09' that

I have.

And NO, I don't run my tank down to nothing all the time!


So How many have you guys have reached the 6 gallon mark while fueling up?


Ride Safe,

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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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The most I've put in was 5.80 gallons. I was happy to make it to the gas station.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by KSRoadKing
The most I've put in was 5.80 gallons. I was happy to make it to the gas station.
Ditto.....never 6.....close but not 6
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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The most I've been able to get is 5 gals.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Never close... usually I'm in at 5 at the most.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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5.9 a few times I've seen someone else put in 6
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Hmmm. You might want to look at that pump and make sure it's been tested and calibrated. Should have a sticker on it with the date.
 

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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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I think around 5 gallons, but I usually fill up with around 40 miles left in the tank.
 
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Here's what you need to do to solve the mystery once and for all.

1 Remove the tank from your bike
2 Set the tank on your kitchen counter top (newly installed granite works best)
3 Using your wife's very best calibrated measuring jugs, measure out half a gallon (2 quarts) of gasoline at a time
4 Pour the gasoline into the tank
5 Releast until the tank is full , noting each time how many quarts you've poured in so far
6 Get back to us.

That'd be great

Cheers,

Dave
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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Not even close...........................and why would I even want to?
 
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