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There’s another factor to consider if riding in Oregon, especially eastern OR. Since Oregonians and their guests are not allowed to pump fuel into their own vehicles, it is quite possible to run into a town with multiple gas stations yet no gas availability at night when all the help goes off-duty. That leaves the rider with the option of gambling on the next town down the road or settling in to wait until next morning’s station opening. Been caught that way in Lakeview, OR once.
Oregon passed a law that allows stations in counties with under 40k population to install self-service pumps (effective today), but there are operators who are unwilling or fiscally unable to bear the cost of upgrading to CC-capable pumps for self service—even tho sundown-to-sunup self service has been an option for stations since 2015. So, it will still be possible to hit a rural OR station at night and be SOL for fuel.
Yet another kink in the fuel management line...
Best,
DG
Hey Henzilla, where on your Duke 390 did you attach the tool tube? I have stared at mine long and hard and there's not a lot of space for anything on those bikes.
Along the lines of that diesel pump, the Valero stations around here have green and yellow handles on some pumps.Have almost put gas in my diesel grabbing green nozzle until I got used to their setup.
BP stations used to have green handles on gasoline pumps too. Reading comprehension matters.
I know for fact that a 700cc, three cylinder, two stroke SnoGo will run with with a tank with 50% diesel in it. Not real well, but well enough to get home.
Many decades ago when I asked my Volvo mechanic what was the most efficient speed, he replied 60mph for any gas powered motor. Once when riding about 40ish miles on fumes, that's what I set my speed at, in fifth gear. Made it to the gas station and the bike died as I rolled up to the pump, diesel, as it turned out. Only had to push the loaded K 20 feet to the proper pump.
My question is, was my mechanic correct? Is there a most efficient speed for optimum gas mileage. I do know that stop and go traffic wrecks havoc on decent gas consumption as does prolonged high speed.
I know for fact that a 700cc, three cylinder, two stroke SnoGo will run with with a tank with 50% diesel in it. Not real well, but well enough to get home.
Back in the last century, we had a national 55 mph speed limit. One of the things they used to sell it was the graph that showed how the gas consumption went up exponentially as speed increased over 55 to 60 and more....Is there a most efficient speed for optimum gas mileage. I do know that stop and go traffic wrecks havoc on decent gas consumption as does prolonged high speed.
I wonder if all this sage advice has met the OP's expectations?
I would think the answer has more to do with the work an engine is doing, rather than the characteristics of that engine: it must overcome rolling resistance and air resistance. Air resistance goes up exponentially rather than in a linear fashion. In other words, slower is better. Change in elevation of course is in there, too.
WOW! Oregon STILL has this law? Do any other states? Any reason for it still to exist? Brought back memories of touring in Oregon many years ago. The drill then was for the attendant to hand you the pump handle, then the rider filled the tank. (No liability for over-filling a tank and damaging paint, I presumed.) Yes, there used to be a problem of people filling their tank, then driving off without paying. Many years ago here in BC (and I maybe wrongly presumed everywhere) it became the law that you had to "pay before you pumped." Most people I assume insert their credit card, enter their password, pump their gas, get their receipt and leave. If you don't have a credit card, laying out cash for the attendant inside the store will also do the job, though it involves another foot trip to maybe get change.There’s another factor to consider if riding in Oregon, especially eastern OR. Since Oregonians and their guests are not allowed to pump fuel into their own vehicles, it is quite possible to run into a town with multiple gas stations yet no gas availability at night when all the help goes off-duty. That leaves the rider with the option of gambling on the next town down the road or settling in to wait until next morning’s station opening. Been caught that way in Lakeview, OR once.
Oregon passed a law that allows stations in counties with under 40k population to install self-service pumps (effective today), but there are operators who are unwilling or fiscally unable to bear the cost of upgrading to CC-capable pumps for self service—even tho sundown-to-sunup self service has been an option for stations since 2015. So, it will still be possible to hit a rural OR station at night and be SOL for fuel.
Yet another kink in the fuel management line...
Best,
DG
Back in the last century, we had a national 55 mph speed limit. One of the things they used to sell it was the graph that showed how the gas consumption went up exponentially as speed increased over 55 to 60 and more.
I think you'd find a speed of around 40 mph would give you some of your best mpg.
What is the advantage to a service station paying people to pump gas? That IS an option at one local station - and I use that one lane when my windows are filthy. But self-service gas is definitely the norm, except I guess in Oregon. Curious.