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[grc]

I conducted this excercise for the first time only last week on the ride home from the H-D 110th Anniversary Rally in Rome. According to the book, the Low Fuel warning light should come on when 1 US gallon (3.79 liters) remains in the tank.  My light came on and the available range indicated was 41 miles.  I then rode another 20 miles to my local gas station where the indicated range was 27 miles.  I carefully topped off the tank and put 15.15 liters in, indicating that 3.75 liters remained so it seems that the available range system is somewhat pessimistic.

IMHO it is always better to have a slightly pessimistic gauge rather than an optimistic one that leaves you on the side of the road 20 miles short of the next gas station.

Jerry

[B.A.]

I do a lot of distance riding and found the only way to make good distance is to keep moving. As long as there is fuel in the tank, I keep riding. The GPS on my bike allows you to find fuel near your destination, current route, current position etc.. Using this feature on current route I can maximise the fuel in my tank by finding the furthest gas stop on my route within reach. Having said that I just returned from a 10,000 mile trip to Nova Scotia and back via Laconia bike week and then down to the dragons tail in the smoky mountains before returning to California. The "r" to me means remaining distance under current driving conditions. At 10 miles remaining it switches to "low". Without changing your driving conditions you should get the 10 "r" miles plus another hidden 7 - 10 reserve miles before running out. My experience has brought me into many gas stations taking 6 gallon fill ups. the most I have taken  is 6.206 gallons and the record for our group is 6.232 gallons. I have not pushed the bike yet although I have been quite nervous.
 

   Carrying fuel out to three (3) decimal points!!  With the accuracy with which pumps are calibrated?!  This may be the funniest thread I've ever read!!!

Thank YOU!!!!   

[BDMastiff]

I ran my bike down to where it read "r"=0.30.  I put 5.94 gallons in my tank.  Mine is spot on!