Can I make it?????

usranger74 · 07-07-2014, 06:05 PM

http://goo.gl/maps/QRwnC

Can I make it? On the above route there are no gas stations. I am averaging around 38 MPG on this trip. When I fill up I will "over fill" the tank. I will be traveling 55-60 MPH.

What ya think?

**Top Cat** · 07-07-2014, 07:30 PM

If I read that correctly you will travel 171 mile so at 38 mpg yes, you will be fine. I have gone 190 before but not by choice

**BigRed** · 07-07-2014, 07:53 PM

Flat terrain I would say yes but mountains...not so sure.

Sin City Stan · 07-07-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed

Flat terrain I would say yes but mountains...not so sure.

That would be my worry. The amount of elevation change could make the ride become a walk.

old dog · 07-07-2014, 08:10 PM

Should be fine. Let us know.

ctrider · 07-07-2014, 08:15 PM

You could always carry some reserve gas

kmaysob · 07-07-2014, 08:48 PM

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/721-352

i would keep one of these in the saddle bag

Loafer · 07-08-2014, 06:45 AM

Go to wally world and get a small gas can, you can find room for it someplace.
Not having to worry about it will make the trip better.

**ringadingh** · 07-08-2014, 08:09 AM

It should make it, but to be sure take a small can of gas with you if you are worried. I use a one quart oil bottle and toss it after your through that spot.

**Rasta** · 07-08-2014, 06:28 PM

I was going to say no way but then I realized you have a 1600. I would still get a container that you can put a gallon or 1/2 a gallon into for your peace of mind .....and so you don't push it or burn up your fuel pump!

kawboysix · 07-08-2014, 07:54 PM

With the results I've been getting with my 1600 nomad so far this year, I wouldn't be concerned to run 190 to 200 on a tank. I've already ran mine 180 twice between fill ups this year and once the reserve light never came on. 55-60 mph should get ya there but I think the extra gas can would keep my nerves down in an area like that. Keep in mind that your phone probably won't get service in an area like that either. Better safe than sorry.

Good luck and be safe.

**JD Hog** · 07-08-2014, 08:07 PM

I would go with the gas can option and add this with it.

http://www.reda-innovations.com/#!pr...can-6m-zip-bag

Well worth the 1.50 cost to make sure no gas smell in the saddlebag

Have a great trip

blowndodge · 07-08-2014, 08:26 PM

I would take some extra gas otherwise you won't be rooming with Scott and snuggling in bed together!

**Cajunrider** · 07-08-2014, 08:45 PM

Here's another Bill. I would carry at least a gallon of reserve. Don't worry about the title. It would fit in a Nomad bag. Be safe.

http://www.tourpaks.com/Reda-Gas-Can...bags-RGC93.htm

Netnorske · 07-08-2014, 10:06 PM

Geez Bill....if Gen. Chuck Yeager could have his buddies make an air drop to him of steaks and booze when he was fishing in the Sierra Nevada....you should be able to get your Park Ranger bros to run you out a little sip of fuel if its gets iffy...no...??...

07-07-2014, 06:05 PM	#1
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Can I make it????? http://goo.gl/maps/QRwnC Can I make it? On the above route there are no gas stations. I am averaging around 38 MPG on this trip. When I fill up I will "over fill" the tank. I will be traveling 55-60 MPH. What ya think? __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-07-2014, 07:30 PM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	If I read that correctly you will travel 171 mile so at 38 mpg yes, you will be fine. I have gone 190 before but not by choice __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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07-07-2014, 07:53 PM	#3
BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	Flat terrain I would say yes but mountains...not so sure. __________________ VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
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old dog Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 166	Should be fine. Let us know. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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ctrider Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 735	You could always carry some reserve gas __________________ VBA #02482 VROC # 36172
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kmaysob Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 290	http://www.jpcycles.com/product/721-352 i would keep one of these in the saddle bag __________________ -RYAN- 2008 Nomad 1600 Blue and silver
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Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Go to wally world and get a small gas can, you can find room for it someplace. Not having to worry about it will make the trip better. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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07-08-2014, 08:09 AM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	It should make it, but to be sure take a small can of gas with you if you are worried. I use a one quart oil bottle and toss it after your through that spot. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-08-2014, 06:28 PM	#10
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,696	I was going to say no way but then I realized you have a 1600. I would still get a container that you can put a gallon or 1/2 a gallon into for your peace of mind .....and so you don't push it or burn up your fuel pump! __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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07-08-2014, 07:54 PM	#11
kawboysix Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 562	With the results I've been getting with my 1600 nomad so far this year, I wouldn't be concerned to run 190 to 200 on a tank. I've already ran mine 180 twice between fill ups this year and once the reserve light never came on. 55-60 mph should get ya there but I think the extra gas can would keep my nerves down in an area like that. Keep in mind that your phone probably won't get service in an area like that either. Better safe than sorry. Good luck and be safe. __________________ 2006 Nomad 1600 v&h duals, fi2000 grasshopper (kawboysix)
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07-08-2014, 08:07 PM	#12
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,947	I would go with the gas can option and add this with it. http://www.reda-innovations.com/#!pr...can-6m-zip-bag Well worth the 1.50 cost to make sure no gas smell in the saddlebag Have a great trip __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I would take some extra gas otherwise you won't be rooming with Scott and snuggling in bed together! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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07-08-2014, 08:45 PM	#14
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Here's another Bill. I would carry at least a gallon of reserve. Don't worry about the title. It would fit in a Nomad bag. Be safe. http://www.tourpaks.com/Reda-Gas-Can...bags-RGC93.htm __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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07-08-2014, 10:06 PM	#15
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Geez Bill....if Gen. Chuck Yeager could have his buddies make an air drop to him of steaks and booze when he was fishing in the Sierra Nevada....you should be able to get your Park Ranger bros to run you out a little sip of fuel if its gets iffy...no...??... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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