Miles on a full tank

[mach460]

I get 111 miles before I have to hit reserve I have a 04 1500 classic ,carbed is that about normal?

[Spok]

well

when i was running the stock setup on my 04 1500 classic, i'd get 120-130 before hitting reserve

then i added a K&N filter to the stock airbox and had it rejetted and then I'd get 115-120 before reserve

then i did the caddman airbox mod and had it again rejetted and now I get 110 till reserve (less if I'm riding at 75 or above as it really sucks down the gaz)

[uechi kid]

Sounds about right.

[Classic]

Depending on speed and riding style that sounds about right.

[chukster]

Wow. That's not very good range... I almost bought a 1500 and I'd be really irritated if I had to fill up every 1.5 days when commuting...

[Earl Junior]

I ride a 2000 carbed Nomad with Vance and Hines Baggers (no baffles), and a K&N filtercharger.

I get right at 30 mpg riding in town, speeds up to 45 mph. I start thinking about fuel at 90 miles, hit reserve about 95 and usually fuel right at 100. I almost always have around a half gallon of fuel left. I use Chevron's mid-grade fuel, which I think is 90 octane (don't quote me on that I don't pay that much attention to the gas pump).

Highway riding varies quite a bit depending on speed and the ride. I've done as well as 42 mpg on a flat ride where I was able to pretty much set the throttle lock and roll at 55 mph. My last trip from Lewiston, ID to Missoula, MT saw 37 mpg; mostly I'm doing around 65 mph there with some stretches of 75+ mph once I get to the MT side of the hills. The worst I've ever done was 24 mpg. But that was bombing through the Nevada desert at 85+ mph on my way to Las Vegas.

[idmtchris]

I start looking for gas at 180-200 miles, at 220 it usually takes 4.1 gals to fill so if I was brave I could make 250 on a tank. 07 900 classic

[MauiAl]

I get 200+ on the V2K before the reserve light comes on, unless I'm riding like a jerk.

[Sunnydude]

On my FI 1500 without a reserve, the fuel light comes on right around 140 miles. Usually only put in 4.1 gallons. Farthest ridden with light on is to 165 and put 4.5 gallons in.

[S.D.Willie]

Originally Posted by MauiAl

I get 200+ on the V2K before the reserve light comes on, unless I'm riding like a jerk.

really??? isnt the tank about the same size as the 1600?? Because i can get about 166-170 miles before i need to get gas. and this is with a stock setup and i normally never go over 70.

[-SARGE-]

Off the subject is my picture showing up to you guys and if not any ideas.

[stelfan74]

I have a 07 VN900 Custom filled up today when the light came on and I had 182 miles

[Spok]

if you want to talk V2k, i put in 4.6 gallons yesterday with 194 miles on the odo, that gives me an easy 1 gallon to go

[MauiAl]

Originally Posted by S.D.Willie

really??? isnt the tank about the same size as the 1600?? Because i can get about 166-170 miles before i need to get gas. and this is with a stock setup and i normally never go over 70.

My tank is supposed to hold 5.5 gallons. The most I've added was 5.1 and that was 241 miles. I ride easy. Honestly it isn't so much what you spend over 70mph that adds up but how quickly you get there

[Classic]

Originally Posted by chukster

Wow. That's not very good range.

Well, we're talking about a carb'd 1500 which means a 4.2 gallon tank, heavier and a bigger engine. Your 900 is lighter, fuel injected, has a bigger gas tank and a smaller engine. The 800's also got excellent gas mileage and they were/are carb'd. After my trip last month I've sworn that I'll get a bike with much better range...someday.

[S.D.Willie]

Originally Posted by MauiAl

My tank is supposed to hold 5.5 gallons. The most I've added was 5.1 and that was 241 miles. I ride easy. Honestly it isn't so much what you spend over 70mph that adds up but how quickly you get there

interesting. ill try easing up a bit on acceleration to see if your theory is true.

[MauiAl]

Originally Posted by S.D.Willie

interesting. ill try easing up a bit on acceleration to see if your theory is true.

no you won't

[S.D.Willie]

Originally Posted by MauiAl

no you won't

crap, you got me.