increased gas capacity

[kilog55]

yeah i found that out just recently as the bike wouldnt start after sitting for most of this winter and the battery drained out.

put it on prime for a bit and it fired up after 3 crank overs.

but good to know for a newb like i am

[Steve]

Just wondering if anyone has added an extra gas tank to rear, or increased tank size of oe. Or any other ways to increase capacity of gas. L bike here with small tank.

The 4.3 gallons on your L tank will give you about 150 miles between fill-ups, and unless you are a hard-core Iron Butt rider, that is just over two hours of riding and it's time to stop for a few minutes.

Your bike is the same as my wife's bike, and when we are on a trip, she goes onto reserve at about 140-150 miles. If I am towing our trailer with the Wing, I am approaching reserve, too, so we use her bike to signal when we stop for gas, but in the planning stages, we figure gas stops about 125-150 miles apart.

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[Rein]

The 4.3 gallons on your L tank will give you about 150 miles between fill-ups, and unless you are a hard-core Iron Butt rider, that is just over two hours of riding and it's time to stop for a few minutes.

Your bike is the same as my wife's bike, and when we are on a trip, she goes onto reserve at about 140-150 miles. If I am towing our trailer with the Wing, I am approaching reserve, too, so we use her bike to signal when we stop for gas, but in the planning stages, we figure gas stops about 125-150 miles apart.

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Doesn't the mileage depend on the size of the engine too? I don't recall him mentioning which bike he had.

[doctorgonzo]

Man, I must be hell on a bike because I can never figure how you guys get these high 40's mileage numbers. My 1000G gets about 30 MPG if I baby it.

[Steve]

... L bike here with small tank.

Your bike is the same as my wife's bike, ...

I don't recall him mentioning which bike he had.

All true. He did not mention what bike he had, other than that it's an L model. I have had the pleasure of meeting Mike and have seen his bike. It's just like my wife's bike, an '82 850L. The '82 is important, because I think the '81L had a smaller tank, about 3.5 gallons, the '82 has a 4.3 gallon tank.

Finally, now you can see why we ask all you newcomers to add your bike to your signature. Does not have to be a fancy entry with links and pictures like some of ours, just simply mention what bike you ride. In Buckeyemike's case, his sig line could read:
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1982 850L



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[Steve]

Man, I must be hell on a bike because I can never figure how you guys get these high 40's mileage numbers. My 1000G gets about 30 MPG if I baby it.

Bring it up here some time for the weekend, we'll tweak it for better mileage.

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[DanTheMan]

Most are 4.5 gallons although I think there were some made with only 4 gal tanks.

My '80 850L is 3.5 USgallons.

[Odinist]

Screw you guys and your huge freaking tanks!!


(550L, I only have a 2.8 gallon. )

[Don-lo]

You're doing better than those Harleys with 1.5 gal peanut tanks

[tkent02]

You're doing better than those Harleys with 1.5 gal peanut tanks

And about 19 miles per gallon.

[dennis roy]

I have an 82 850glz and it holds about 3.8 gal. I love long rides and am going to put a tank from an 82 1100gk. I have to weld mounts on the frame about 1 1/2" behind the original mounts. If I decide I don't like it I can just grind them off and switch back.

[Odinist]

You're doing better than those Harleys with 1.5 gal peanut tanks

LOL, very good point. ^_^