How much fuel left @ reserve???? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

CWolf · 03-11-2007, 11:59 PM

My 2006 C50 has a 4.1 gl tank, anybody know about how much is left when the low fuel light comes on ??? Or about how far I can go before I have to push it.

Thanks

Jon

Boulebiker · 03-12-2007, 12:04 AM

When the light first comes on it will blink ( usually when leaning or accelerating ) with one gallon left in the tank. When it comes on and stays on you have about 1/2 gal left. If you have rode for some time, you will have a pretty good guess as to how many miles you get per gallon. Calculate your fill-up need by that.

blackie1491 · 03-12-2007, 02:28 AM

Most of us reset our #1 trip each time we fill up.
You get so you know how many miles you get depending on how hard you push the bike.

For me it is 80 kms or 50 miles for you, between when the light comes on and you are empty. I came close one day, she was sputtering at the light and I put in 1/2 a liter less than capacity.

So reset the trip and error on the side of caution.

CWolf · 03-12-2007, 01:23 PM

Thanks

This gives me a good starting point until I get to know the new bike

Jon

**Trapper** · 03-12-2007, 02:14 PM

It should last til Friday.

v0lusia · 03-12-2007, 05:13 PM

It's in your manual, I think it is about 1.7L which is about .4GAL

Dave Nadeau · 03-12-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trapper

It should last til Friday.

After that I call it the dreaded WALK LIGHT....ignore the little bugger and you are walking!!

blackie1491 · 03-13-2007, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trapper

It should last til Friday.

Only in NB!!!

CWolf · 03-13-2007, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trapper

It should last til Friday.

I doubt it will last that long

The weather forecast says dry and warmer for the next 7 days

I give it until wednesday night, Thursday morning at the latest

**intimid8er** · 03-13-2007, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trapper

It should last til Friday.

Good one Duddits!!!

wes · 03-13-2007, 07:20 PM

Riding at 55 to 60 mph average my fuel light comes on at about 130 miles. I usually look for the first station after that and when I fill it , it usually takes about 10 liters which is just under 3 US gallons.

03-11-2007, 11:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
CWolf Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: 2006 Suziki C50/1983 Honda VT750 Location: Portland, Orgon Posts: 20	How much fuel left @ reserve???? My 2006 C50 has a 4.1 gl tank, anybody know about how much is left when the low fuel light comes on ??? Or about how far I can go before I have to push it. Thanks Jon

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03-12-2007, 12:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boulebiker Where Am I ? Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50C Location: West Virginia Posts: 34	When the light first comes on it will blink ( usually when leaning or accelerating ) with one gallon left in the tank. When it comes on and stays on you have about 1/2 gal left. If you have rode for some time, you will have a pretty good guess as to how many miles you get per gallon. Calculate your fill-up need by that.

03-12-2007, 02:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Most of us reset our #1 trip each time we fill up. You get so you know how many miles you get depending on how hard you push the bike. For me it is 80 kms or 50 miles for you, between when the light comes on and you are empty. I came close one day, she was sputtering at the light and I put in 1/2 a liter less than capacity. So reset the trip and error on the side of caution.

03-12-2007, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
CWolf Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: 2006 Suziki C50/1983 Honda VT750 Location: Portland, Orgon Posts: 20	Thanks This gives me a good starting point until I get to know the new bike Jon

03-12-2007, 05:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
v0lusia TurtleWax Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Central MA Posts: 555	It's in your manual, I think it is about 1.7L which is about .4GAL

03-13-2007, 07:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
wes Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 2006 C50C Boulevard, 2003 VL1500 LC Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 58	Riding at 55 to 60 mph average my fuel light comes on at about 130 miles. I usually look for the first station after that and when I fill it , it usually takes about 10 liters which is just under 3 US gallons.

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