Range on a C50 engine until refilling - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

zukirob · 08-29-2006, 03:54 PM

Anybody ever run a C50 engine dry just to see how far you can go? I keep nudging mine higher and higher. So far I've got it up to 174 miles before refilling. I then put 3.8 US Gal in the tank which Suzuki says has a 4.1 Gal capacity. Maybe I should just carry a gas can and run it until empty. I'm in California by the way so "your mileage may vary".

Dave Nadeau · 08-29-2006, 04:07 PM

I ran mine to 168 and it took about the same amount. But I was up in the White Mountains of NH and I feel that it may have suffered from the hills and such.

SCOTT701 · 08-29-2006, 06:27 PM

Never been brave enough to try. I get 156 miles before the low fuel light comes on.Usually fill up before 160. Interesting question though. I'd kinda' like to know myself.

robertc729 · 08-29-2006, 06:33 PM

The most I have gotten out of mine is 193, and on fill up it took 3.9 gallons.

Iceman99 · 08-29-2006, 08:19 PM

C50's and M50's sold in California have a 4 gallon tank rather than the 4.1 gallon tank. They have a carbon filter (for smog purposes) inside the tank that takes up that .1 gallon.

blackie1491 · 08-29-2006, 08:39 PM

Here, in the north, the tank is 15.5 liters and the most I have put in is
14.7 liters for 294 km which equals 310 km per tank.

310kms = 192.6 miles

I have K&N aircleaner and a TFI unit with stock pipes riding backroads and secondary highways.

Sounds like you are getting another 20-30miles per tank.

In Calif. the cannister is mounted behind the right side cover.
The rest of us just have the brackets there.

Colorado Cajun · 08-29-2006, 10:20 PM

I'm not that courious that I'm willing to run out of gas on the highway to find out. I get around 50 MPG and I have a 4.1 gallon tank. That is all the info I need to know.

zukirob · 08-30-2006, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colorado Cajun

I'm not that courious that I'm willing to run out of gas on the highway to find out. I get around 50 MPG and I have a 4.1 gallon tank. That is all the info I need to know.

Yeah but wouldn't it be nice to know, late one night when you're 25 miles from Hooterville, "Can I make it?". Let's have a brave volunteer strap on a spare can of gas and do a little "road research".

c50tiger · 08-30-2006, 12:46 AM

I have a morbid fear of running a fuel injected engine slap dry. Someone let me know how that turns out.

blackie1491 · 08-30-2006, 09:53 AM

When I run down to 14.7 liters was when I was blowing fuses and my LED read outs including the gas is low were not working.
I did not realize I was that close tro empty.

I always reset trip 1 on refill.

BowDown · 08-30-2006, 03:08 PM

I usually don't push over 150. I know there's some left, but if I aim for 150 fillup then I can make the next gas station if I happen to miss it, or don't wanna wait in line.

blackie1491 · 08-30-2006, 04:37 PM

My light comes on around 206-230 and I gas up shortly as I know I have 80kms left. I gas up 30 klicks out from home as I pay less, sometimes 15 to 20
cents a liter and the stations are not so busy. I just plan my ride starts around how much I had in the tank when I came home.

BowDown · 08-30-2006, 04:51 PM

Damn canadians and their kms.

blackie1491 · 08-30-2006, 05:12 PM

My light comes on at 120 miles and I know I have 50 miles of error left.
I do not cut closer by choice so I have a few miles of stretch if I filled to the max level. 14.7 ltrs. with no odemeter was 80 kms sooner than I guessed.
.8 ltrs left = 16 klicks= 10 miles that was stupid, I know better.

Damn Yanks and their miles.....

techgesture · 08-30-2006, 05:15 PM

When the light comes on... does that mean there's 1 Gallon left?

Colorado Cajun · 08-30-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zukirob

Yeah but wouldn't it be nice to know, late one night when you're 25 miles from Hooterville, "Can I make it?". Let's have a brave volunteer strap on a spare can of gas and do a little "road research".

Okay my friend, I think this is a good little project for you.

Let us know how it goes

Colorado Cajun · 08-30-2006, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techgesture

When the light comes on... does that mean there's 1 Gallon left?

I believe that when the light goes solid, you have roughly one gallon left. Key word, Roughly!

blackie1491 · 08-30-2006, 06:05 PM

Just aim uphill at the end so you can coast down.

Imperial Gallon, NO, US Gallon, Yes.

If you test this out, remember I am still having a problem with liters.

MidLifeCrazy · 08-30-2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techgesture

When the light comes on... does that mean there's 1 Gallon left?

Yeap! (Approximately)

c50tiger · 08-31-2006, 12:22 AM

I thought it was .5 gallon.... dang it - now where did I put that manual....

08-29-2006, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
zukirob In Training Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 132	Range on a C50 engine until refilling Anybody ever run a C50 engine dry just to see how far you can go? I keep nudging mine higher and higher. So far I've got it up to 174 miles before refilling. I then put 3.8 US Gal in the tank which Suzuki says has a 4.1 Gal capacity. Maybe I should just carry a gas can and run it until empty. I'm in California by the way so "your mileage may vary".

08-29-2006, 08:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Iceman99 Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05' M50 Black Location: Valencia , Ca. Posts: 660	C50's and M50's sold in California have a 4 gallon tank rather than the 4.1 gallon tank. They have a carbon filter (for smog purposes) inside the tank that takes up that .1 gallon. __________________ Jardine 2:2 Taper Exhaust,C50 Air Box with K&N filter, Cobra EFI Fi2000, 32" Drag Bar, Custom Plate Mount,Custom made rear LED Blinkers, Foward control Kit, Kuryakyn pegs, grips and throttle boss, 3 inch lowering kit, Custom Pillion seat, De-badged and De-PAIRED, Pinstriped rims, Chromed drive shaft See my bike and accessories at www.CruiserCustomizing.com/iceman99

08-29-2006, 10:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	I'm not that courious that I'm willing to run out of gas on the highway to find out. I get around 50 MPG and I have a 4.1 gallon tank. That is all the info I need to know. __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

08-30-2006, 12:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	I have a morbid fear of running a fuel injected engine slap dry. Someone let me know how that turns out. __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

08-30-2006, 03:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
BowDown Clunked into first gear Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Blue Hayabusa Location: Central, NY Posts: 241	I usually don't push over 150. I know there's some left, but if I aim for 150 fillup then I can make the next gas station if I happen to miss it, or don't wanna wait in line. __________________ Project Great White: 2000 White F350 Auto, 4wd, CrewCab, Dually, Turbo Diesel, ShortBox - 6637 Mod Project Red Streak: 2000 Focus ZX3 - '99 WRC Bumper, Euro Headlights/Grill/Bumper, Full Custom Leather Interior, 2.25" Drop Project WTF: 2007 Blue Suzuki Hayabusa - Shaved, Rear Links/Tree Spacers (Lowered 1.25"), VisionPro 6k High/Low HIDs, Tail Bag

08-29-2006, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 591	I ran mine to 168 and it took about the same amount. But I was up in the White Mountains of NH and I feel that it may have suffered from the hills and such.

08-29-2006, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
SCOTT701 Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C50T Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 12	Never been brave enough to try. I get 156 miles before the low fuel light comes on.Usually fill up before 160. Interesting question though. I'd kinda' like to know myself.

08-29-2006, 06:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,090	The most I have gotten out of mine is 193, and on fill up it took 3.9 gallons.

08-29-2006, 08:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Here, in the north, the tank is 15.5 liters and the most I have put in is 14.7 liters for 294 km which equals 310 km per tank. 310kms = 192.6 miles I have K&N aircleaner and a TFI unit with stock pipes riding backroads and secondary highways. Sounds like you are getting another 20-30miles per tank. In Calif. the cannister is mounted behind the right side cover. The rest of us just have the brackets there.

08-30-2006, 09:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	When I run down to 14.7 liters was when I was blowing fuses and my LED read outs including the gas is low were not working. I did not realize I was that close tro empty. I always reset trip 1 on refill.

08-30-2006, 04:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	My light comes on around 206-230 and I gas up shortly as I know I have 80kms left. I gas up 30 klicks out from home as I pay less, sometimes 15 to 20 cents a liter and the stations are not so busy. I just plan my ride starts around how much I had in the tank when I came home.

08-30-2006, 04:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
BowDown Clunked into first gear Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Blue Hayabusa Location: Central, NY Posts: 241	Damn canadians and their kms. __________________ Project Great White: 2000 White F350 Auto, 4wd, CrewCab, Dually, Turbo Diesel, ShortBox - 6637 Mod Project Red Streak: 2000 Focus ZX3 - '99 WRC Bumper, Euro Headlights/Grill/Bumper, Full Custom Leather Interior, 2.25" Drop Project WTF: 2007 Blue Suzuki Hayabusa - Shaved, Rear Links/Tree Spacers (Lowered 1.25"), VisionPro 6k High/Low HIDs, Tail Bag

08-30-2006, 05:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	My light comes on at 120 miles and I know I have 50 miles of error left. I do not cut closer by choice so I have a few miles of stretch if I filled to the max level. 14.7 ltrs. with no odemeter was 80 kms sooner than I guessed. .8 ltrs left = 16 klicks= 10 miles that was stupid, I know better. Damn Yanks and their miles.....

08-30-2006, 05:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
techgesture Brought his own beer Joined: May 2006 Bike: '05 Black M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 830	When the light comes on... does that mean there's 1 Gallon left? __________________

08-30-2006, 06:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Just aim uphill at the end so you can coast down. Imperial Gallon, NO, US Gallon, Yes. If you test this out, remember I am still having a problem with liters.

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08-31-2006, 12:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	I thought it was .5 gallon.... dang it - now where did I put that manual.... __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

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