92 K75S Fuel Range

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rcbimmer

• Jun 16, 2014

• #1

Wondering how far most of you go in between fill ups. I have only hit 200 miles a couple of times and it should be no problem. Yes I can figure out how far it can go but not sure if all the gas is accessible. Thanks.

 

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timtyler

New member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #2

Average 45mpg which means I'll start running on fumes at about 210 miles.

 

98lee

3 Red Bricks

Staff member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #3

I start looking for a gas station around 150 miles. Light usually comes on around 160-175 depending on how I'm riding, but when your at or near the light, fuel can slosh away from the pump under hard acceleration causing a stumble. Wouldn't want that to happen when I'm pulling out in front of an on coming car!

To me, it's all about SMILES per gallon, not miles per gallon.

 

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timtyler

New member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #4

Me too.

The fuel pump has to work extra hard when you're running low due to the sloshing. Best to refuel with at least a half gallon left in the tank.

 

67972

rcbimmer

• Jun 17, 2014

• #5

Thanks guys. I was thinking the same thing about the gas sloshing around the tank. 150 to 180 seems to be about right.

 

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drneo66

Active member

• Jun 28, 2014

• #6

I'm right around 150-170 on my S before the light comes on - don't forget that the fuel helps to cool the fuel pump as well!

 

35634

Mars needs women!

• Jun 28, 2014

• #7

if the bike stumbles when you accelerate hard, you're about out of gas. (pickup is towards the front of the tank)

 

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robsryder

Motorcycleton

• Jun 28, 2014

• #8

When I rode my K75S across Nevada's Loneliest Road in America (US Rt 50) I didn't pass
any gas stations without stopping and topping up. Usually at about 120 miles I'm ready
to stop (way before the gas tank is empty). Water in and mostly water out. Add 2 to 3
gallons and away I go.

 

owrstrich

New member

• Jun 28, 2014

• #9

im with 98lee...

i wanna fill up approx 150 to 160 miles... i have not had a fuel pump failure... i attribute that to replacing the fuel filter every approx 10 thou and keeping enough fuel in the tank so the pump doesnt starve for fuel or overheat... for me thats approx 150 to 160 miles...

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