Gottaflirt
Leaving it all behind
I need to carry more fuel. I didn't expect great gas mileage from my 2007 K9 but I need to get more distance from a tank of gas. With my stock tank my range is about 100 miles. Solutions?
increased gas tank capacity
- Thread starter Gottaflirt
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Way back in the day, OG "Raywood" had the same problem quite often. So he actually split the tank open and added enough metal to increase capacity to a little over 5 gallons. But that didn't really change much, he just ran out of gas a little farther down the road. Miss you, Ray.
john sachs
Well-Known Member
Also think about a handling problem. More weight, on an already tall/angled gas tank, that sloshes around, would probably make one wish they never added the extra capacity, in an emergency.
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Coolbreezin
Active Member
I refill at 100 miles. Best I ever got was 131,including a sip from reserve.
Perhaps mapping your route around gas locations?
Perhaps mapping your route around gas locations?
Steven Proctor
Active Member
WOW! 185 to the tank is awesome! What is your average speed? I don’t know if the cam would have anything to do with it. Like the others said, best I’ve got is around 100 miles to the tank.
I have hard time believing this. I have the split tank on my vintage sport and can get around 130/140. But I do carry a fill bottle in my pack also.
Mikeinjersey
Well-Known Member
I have the same bike (Carbed) and get 30 mpg give or take. I rarely ride on the highway and most of the time I'm between 2 and 3500 rpm. I get on it occasionally for the rush but not enough to effect the mpg.
If you're Carbed try the S&S adj procedure and see if your mileage/performance improves. Get the extra fuel bottle that Mick uses so you can extend your ride without fear of getting stranded.
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As far as added weight, a gallon would only be 7.5/8.0 lbs. That would be nothing in comparison to the variation of riders weights. Believe you need to guage fuel consumption by SMILES per gal., rather than MILES per gal..
Steven Proctor
Active Member
Where did you get your fuel bottle? I have thought about getting one, but have read mixed reviews. Mostly that the bottles leak. Any issues with this?I have hard time believing this. I have the split tank on my vintage sport and can get around 130/140. But I do carry a fill bottle in my pack also.
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I got it from Throttle Addiction. I have not had it leak yet. I keep it upright in my bag and tied in to keep it from falling over. Also my tool roll is in there and helps keep it in place. I have only needed it once. But better safe than sorry.
Jersey Big Mike
100K mile club
Both my K-9's when I am running down the road and not just in traffic around town will get 42mph or better.
My EFI bike will get 50 if I run non-ethanol
Carb bike does better on non-ethanol as well.
Both my bikes are mostly stock -- different intake on the carb bike and both with V&H big radius.
My first K-9 also got 42mpg as well (another efi bike)
My EFI bike will get 50 if I run non-ethanol
Carb bike does better on non-ethanol as well.
Both my bikes are mostly stock -- different intake on the carb bike and both with V&H big radius.
My first K-9 also got 42mpg as well (another efi bike)
SCC007
Active Member
On long rides I carry 2x of the bottles (well similar - they are old camp stove fuel bottles) but same idea. I would love to get some of the ones like @Mickmorris has - would look a lot cooler then my old banged up ones!