Caution while refueling - Page 2

**ringadingh** · 09-09-2012, 11:07 PM

Ive gone 40 miles many times with my light on, I go 20-30 miles almost all the time before I fill up.

Monkeyman · 09-09-2012, 11:41 PM

I don't even know if the light worked on my Nomad. I got down to a couple bars and I was looking for a gas station.

elvis · 09-10-2012, 02:28 AM

I misjudged the distance and was too picky to fill up at that crappy looking gas station. The result, I ran out of gas 4 miles away from Townsend, Montana. I never forget that.

I hardly go down to one bar on the fuel gauge, good for the fuel pump and relaxed riding from one gas station to the next.

I never use the auto-shut off, either.

roadhawg · 09-10-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Ive gone 40 miles many times with my light on, I go 20-30 miles almost all the time before I fill up.

I try to get gas as soon as the lite comes on.
IMO when you get very low on gas, you risk getting dirt/crud into carbs/injectors.
Speaking of which, How often should one clean/change fuel filter?

**ringadingh** · 09-10-2012, 09:46 AM

The fuel filter is supposed to last the life of the bike, according to the shop manual you don't ever have to change it unless you suspect a fuel problem.

elvis · 09-10-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by roadhawg

I try to get gas as soon as the lite comes on.
IMO when you get very low on gas, you risk getting dirt/crud into carbs/injectors.
Speaking of which, How often should one clean/change fuel filter?

For a 2008 Nomad, the fuel filter is an integral part of the fuel pump and no way to clean it or replace it unless you change the full assembly (I think it's around $450?)

Many members and myself use Sea Foam once or twice a season (depending on the miles ridden) and fuel conditioner before winterizing the bike. This simple procedure seems to keep the fuel filter in good condition.

collinr · 09-10-2012, 06:41 PM

I know a guy who who used to be a member here. Once at a gas station he overheard "I had never seen a motorcycle that runs on diesel before."

Yup, Awe shit! Was the rest of the story...

Yellow Jacket · 09-10-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by collinr

I know a guy who who used to be a member here. Once at a gas station he overheard "I had never seen a motorcycle that runs on diesel before."

Yup, Awe shit! Was the rest of the story...

Here you go....

http://www.dieselbike.net/

Jdawg8 · 09-10-2012, 09:34 PM

What a sick feeling that must have been.....but I guess it was better that he found out before trying to ride off.

Blueraven · 09-10-2012, 09:55 PM

i was on a ride when one of the riders FILLED their tank with diesel by accident. We found out before they tried to start the bike and promptly drained the tank. This was a carbed bike too. It did start once the right fuel was put in.

on the light issue for the fuel, i rode for about 40km with the needle below the "E" and was successfull in reaching a gas station

macmac · 09-11-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

Same here, and I always dismount to refuel.

Yeah, I agree get OFF and Watch! I prefer to stand to the right of the bike because the cap is there and I don't have to lean so far to see.

09-09-2012, 11:07 PM	#16
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Ive gone 40 miles many times with my light on, I go 20-30 miles almost all the time before I fill up. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-09-2012, 11:41 PM	#17
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I don't even know if the light worked on my Nomad. I got down to a couple bars and I was looking for a gas station. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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09-10-2012, 09:46 AM	#20
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	The fuel filter is supposed to last the life of the bike, according to the shop manual you don't ever have to change it unless you suspect a fuel problem. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-10-2012, 09:55 PM	#25
Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	i was on a ride when one of the riders FILLED their tank with diesel by accident. We found out before they tried to start the bike and promptly drained the tank. This was a carbed bike too. It did start once the right fuel was put in. on the light issue for the fuel, i rode for about 40km with the needle below the "E" and was successfull in reaching a gas station __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH
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09-10-2012, 02:28 AM	#18
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	I misjudged the distance and was too picky to fill up at that crappy looking gas station. The result, I ran out of gas 4 miles away from Townsend, Montana. I never forget that. I hardly go down to one bar on the fuel gauge, good for the fuel pump and relaxed riding from one gas station to the next. I never use the auto-shut off, either.
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09-10-2012, 06:41 PM	#22
collinr Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 121	I know a guy who who used to be a member here. Once at a gas station he overheard "I had never seen a motorcycle that runs on diesel before." Yup, Awe shit! Was the rest of the story...
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09-10-2012, 09:34 PM	#24
Jdawg8 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 63	What a sick feeling that must have been.....but I guess it was better that he found out before trying to ride off.
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