[Newbie] Out of fuel, doh!

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

if you fill the bike whilst sitting on it then close the filler cap and rest it back on the side stand when you go to pay wont it all leak out of the overflow pipe?

Hasn't happened to me yet...

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

if you fill the bike whilst sitting on it then close the filler cap and rest it back on the side stand when you go to pay wont it all leak out of the overflow pipe?

No! The fuel filler flap seals it, if it does not then you need a new one. Always fill sitting on it, unless I have a tank bag. Then I use me center stand

My SV used to take about 14 liters with the fuel light on.

[KnightRider]

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I am a newbie who doesn't want to run outta fuel (see the cunning link) and was wondering what sort of distance you can travel with the fuel light flashing and with the fuel light on continuously? I have a K7 sport and do roughly 180 miles between fill ups (always try to get fuel when the light flashes).

Some petrol stations won't switch the pump on unless you get off the bike as they think you'll ride off w/out paying.

[Luckypants]

You are doing pretty well to get 180 between fill ups! I used to get 20 miles on the flashing light before total panic set in, which is 170 total (curvey SV). Never ran out of fuel and I normally filled up around 160 miles.

Originally Posted by Luckypants

You are doing pretty well to get 180 between fill ups! I used to get 20 miles on the flashing light before total panic set in, which is 170 total (curvey SV). Never ran out of fuel and I normally filled up around 160 miles.

Just filled mine up today within 5 miles of light starting to flash, 156 miles 12 litres. Engine still bedding in but getting better (480 done so far).

[Stu]

Originally Posted by KnightRider

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I am a newbie who doesn't want to run outta fuel (see the cunning link) and was wondering what sort of distance you can travel with the fuel light flashing and with the fuel light on continuously? I have a K7 sport and do roughly 180 miles between fill ups (always try to get fuel when the light flashes).

Just ignore the flashing light & ride on 'til you get the solid light before looking for fuel. Feel free to call me if you get caught out 0800 085 2721

i have this problem with my scoot, see i ground out my centerstand too much and had to remove it and fit a side stand now i can never fill up properly!!!
bugger!

Originally Posted by tomjones2

Use tesco pay at pump, don't need to get off that way.

You also don't get the points doing it that way. Hey ever little bit helps.

Last fill up the flashing light went on at 155 miles, solid light on at 186 miles, and stopped to fill up the tank reading 206 miles. That was riding very very carefully for the last 50 miles. Still only managed to fit in 15.2 litres though to the brim!

It's my goal to fill up and actually get 17 litres in (K5). Although that would involve me running out of petrol...

Out of interest, has anyone filled the tank from completely empty? do you get the full 17 litres in? Or are Suzuki lying to us?