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05-13-2008, 09:49 PM | #1 |
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how much longer once reserve light is on
Does anyone know how much mileage you get once the gas light comes on for an 03? My Shadow had a reserve switch and unless I totally missed something is it safe to assume there isn't one on the nomad (I just got the bike a month ago and never really gave it any thought)
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05-13-2008, 10:06 PM | #2 |
how much longer once reserve light is on
I'm not aware of any reserve switches on the Nomad. Plan on about 15 miles once the light is on steady. Mine came on this week and rode to the next station about 10 miles out. Took 5.02 gallons to fill it. Close.
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05-13-2008, 11:05 PM | #3 |
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how much longer once reserve light is on
2008 nomad when my light comes on it takes about 4.2 gallon to fill so there should be about 1 gallon left
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05-13-2008, 11:24 PM | #4 |
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how much longer once reserve light is on
I run my bike about 30 miles after the light is on steady, it comes on with 1 gallon left in the tank. The better your mileage, the more reserve you have.
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05-13-2008, 11:43 PM | #5 |
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Depends on how hard you're runn'n. Redeye accused me of runn'n out of gas this weekend, and he assured me I could make it with the light on for a some time.anyway, but he has no pictures to prove it. I just don't believe him actually.
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05-14-2008, 12:15 AM | #6 |
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The owner's manual says .8 gallon when the light comes on....How many mile more depends on many factors. Such as how fast and/or hard your riding...Headwind or not...Ect..Ect
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05-14-2008, 12:25 AM | #7 |
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Looks like there is a variance in the 2008 Nomads.
Running at a steady speed on level roadway mine takes 4.5 gallons to fill up when the light comes on. Like Idaho, I try to fill-up before 15 or at the most 20 miles. My MPG varies dramatically. Depending upon speed and headwind/tailwind I get from 30 to 45 MPG. Coincidently my 2000 1500 FI Nomad (pictured below) with a 4.2 gallon tank, takes 3.5 gallons to fill-up when the reserve lamp illuminates. |
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05-14-2008, 01:25 AM | #8 |
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When my lite comes on there is about 2 gallons left in the tank. I HAVE NEVER RAN OUT OF GAS EITHER! I have pushed some bikes who had tho.................... But thats another story I'm saving for the rally. I'm gonna check with a in country store in "PAICINES" California & see if they have video surveillance. -Rich
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05-14-2008, 06:48 AM | #9 |
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My 07 also get 4 gal. of gas when the light stays on and I pull into the first station.
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05-14-2008, 07:30 AM | #10 |
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I average a solid 35-mpg, this is with a mtc trike kit attached. With a solid light, Ive run 32 miles and was on fumes.
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05-14-2008, 08:06 AM | #11 |
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filled up this morning,I put in 4.4 gal. the light just came on steady. 180 miles = 40.9 mpg, steady 2 lane road.
I have a question, the tank holds 5.3 gal., right. Is that to the baffle or the rim???
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05-14-2008, 08:22 AM | #12 |
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Liz's 04 Nomad could run on fairly level ground, 40 miles at 70 mph with the light steady on and still have gas left. Her bike only had V & H Baggers and a K & N air filter and got around 40 mpg at 70 mph.
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05-14-2008, 09:06 AM | #13 |
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Fish, fill only to the baffle
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05-14-2008, 09:41 AM | #15 |
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This morning the middle bar disappeared leaving two and I pulled into the station and it took 3.45 gallons to fill. Seems to be somewhat accurate as the bars disappear.
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