tony tt Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hi there this could be a silly question and feel free to tell me but do motor bikes have petrol gauges? Im thinking of buying one after i pass my test and just wondered if it had as i havent seen one on a bike. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Some do, some just have a reserve capacity in the tank which you switch to as the bike splutters to a standstill....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 How many miles would a tank last mate on a gsxr 600 say? Oh and i take it the reserve would last 10miles or so would it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probrox Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I've got a Suzuki SV650 and my tank does about 120 miles. I haven't got a petrol guage, just a light to tell me when its low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Oh and i take it the reserve would last 10miles or so would it? You'll get more than that. I'm sure when my 750 went on to reserve there was still around 2 litres left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 I've got a Suzuki SV650 and my tank does about 120 miles. I haven't got a petrol guage, just a light to tell me when its low. Cool thanks phil i'm toying with the idea of gettin a 600 but it would mean sellin my spoop plus i doubt the gf would let me but just checking things out incase i do decide to get a crotch rocket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 You'll get more than that. I'm sure when my 750 went on to reserve there was still around 2 litres left. How many litres in a tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I only know the answer to this question because i was (stupidly) on the back of one when the bike spluttered, lost power, and the driver had to go onto the hard shoulder of the motorway!! i mean WTF. I asked him what had happened and he said; switched over on to the reserve tank.. the bike didn't have a petrol gauge!!? I was very shocked.. I mean, isn't it rather an important thing to know.. how much petrol you have! I presume it depends on how decent the bike is. If you have a scrapper or povety spec bike then i quess no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 I presume it depends on how decent the bike is. If you have a scrapper or povety spec bike then i quess no. A lot of brand new bikes dont come with a gauge mate ive never seen the clocks of a new bike as most of them are digital and in the bike shop you just cant tell when there off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 A lot of brand new bikes dont come with a gauge mate ive never seen the clocks of a new bike as most of them are digital and in the bike shop you just cant tell when there off! You can still buy cheap brand new bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty supra Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 aa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 It's really easy Matt - even you would be able to grasp it. You fill the bike with petrol, reset the trip meter and ride it until it hit's reserve, remember (or write down) the mileage and repeat. After a few times, you'll have an idea of how many miles you get to a tank, thus never running out of petrol. I still refer to the trip counter in the car more than the fuel gauge, it's habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 How many miles would a tank last mate on a gsxr 600 say? Oh and i take it the reserve would last 10miles or so would it? i have a gsxr 750, bout 15 - 17 quid to fill iirc i easily get anywhere from 150 to 200 miles dependant on how you ride. some bikes come with a reserve tap, others have a fuel light, it is only tourers that get a gauge and then that is only some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 How many litres in a tank? My ZX-7R had an 18 litre tank. I could get around 150 or so from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Fool! Unless you buy a touring sort of bike 90% of bikes dont have a fuel gauge. Most bikes have a fuel tap which you then turn onto reserve which you can do while riding you dont have to stop to do this! Others like the suzuki (i had a gsxr 600) have a reserve light that flashes once you hit the reserve and then after using up a certain amount it will then stop flashing and just be a still light (that means you are soon to be walking!) What are you on about. You call me a fool becaue "i PRESUMED as stated that it might be a cost consideration... Retard! It's really easy Matt - even you would be able to grasp it. You fill the bike with petrol, reset the trip meter and ride it until it hit's reserve, remember (or write down) the mileage and repeat. After a few times, you'll have an idea of how many miles you get to a tank, thus never running out of petrol. I still refer to the trip counter in the car more than the fuel gauge, it's habit. Wow, that's could possibly be the most retarded thing you have ever said. Do you know what mpg is? well, this might be something even the likes of you could grasp animal, MPG changes depending on how hard you drive and motorway driving / city driving etc etc. Hey, why don't we do away with gauges in cars too, i mean who needs them if you have your trip meter. Could do away with your speedo too hey, see how fast your trip meter spins round and work out your speed from that. Your up for a Darwin award this year mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Wow, that's could possibly be the most retarded thing you have ever said. Do you know what mpg is? I used to do exactly the same thing regarding getting to know roughly the tank range, as did many of my friends. I suggest you refrain from commenting when people have bike related questions in the future rather than guessing at the answer then slagging off people that actually know what they're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 How many miles would a tank last mate on a gsxr 600 say? Oh and i take it the reserve would last 10miles or so would it? My GSXR600 used to get about 130 before the light came on. I managed the best part of a 20 minute session on a trackday with the light on (on the GSXR1000), so 20 miles or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks for your input lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ward1955 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Well, I use the trip meter all the time on my Rocket III - 80 miles if a bit heavey-handed, up to 120miles when not. I have also never run out, ever - in 37 years, so it works ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty supra Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I suggest you refrain from commenting when people have bike related questions in the future rather than guessing at the answer then slagging off people that actually know what they're talking about. Sounds like a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I used to do exactly the same thing regarding getting to know roughly the tank range, as did many of my friends. I suggest you refrain from commenting when people have bike related questions in the future rather than guessing at the answer then slagging off people that actually know what they're talking about. Same as that, well said. GSXR600 SRAD owner here and I do exactly the same, though I have the bonus of the warning light I didn't have that on my old GSXF, just a reserve tap that tended to get forgotten a lot! Also, you just open the tank and rock the bike from side to side too, swish swish, got petrol! If you do for the GSXR then this isn't a bad site to sign up on http://www.gixerjunkies.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Would it be a big job to put a digital one on a bike to make it more accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I wouldn't have thought so, but is there any real need? I've not once run out of fuel, it's just something you get used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Would it be a big job to put a digital one on a bike to make it more accurate? Reckon you'd have to split the tank to do that Tony. Not worth it, you get used to the trip meter and light methods really quickly. Becomes second nature. Good luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Reckon you'd have to split the tank to do that Tony. Not worth it, you get used to the trip meter and light methods really quickly. Becomes second nature. Good luck . Thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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