I just filled up my tank... - SV650.org

G · 10-03-10, 07:38 PM

... And it took 17.4 ltr, which could be classed as running it a tad close to empty on an 18ltr tank lol

It also cost a staggering £19.60! Which isn't good when you struggle to get 100 miles to the tank.

On the bright side though I just rode for the first time since November 2009 and the bike seems to ride perfect since I put it all back together which is a relief, AND NO MORE SITTING IN TRAFFIC FROM TOMORROW waahayy.

It's good to be back on a bike.

fastdruid · 10-03-10, 07:40 PM

Meh, I've had over 20l before, out of a 20l tank!

Druid

G · 10-03-10, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastdruid

Meh, I've had over 20l before, out of a 20l tank!

Druid

Did that not involve a spot of walking though? Lol

fastdruid · 10-03-10, 09:30 PM

Nope, although the fuel pump was ticking (a sign its not actually pumping anything) when I stopped.

Druid

Jayneflakes · 10-03-10, 10:04 PM

It is for this reason that I love my 125 so much, even though it is a nasty old banger. It costs about £10 to fill the tank and that lasts me pretty much a month. In a way, it is a shame my 125 is such a banger, I bet he was lovely when he was new and used even less fuel, although when he was new, unleaded was under six pence a litre and Doctors told us smoking was good for us!

Right, where is me pipe and slippers? I feel old now I am talking about the good old days...

10-03-10, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G

... And it took 17.4 ltr, which could be classed as running it a tad close to empty on an 18ltr tank lol

It also cost a staggering £19.60! Which isn't good when you struggle to get 100 miles to the tank.

On the bright side though I just rode for the first time since November 2009 and the bike seems to ride perfect since I put it all back together which is a relief, AND NO MORE SITTING IN TRAFFIC FROM TOMORROW waahayy.

It's good to be back on a bike.

So you're getting 25mpg?
Thats not great fuel economy is it? or is it?

Binky · 10-03-10, 10:59 PM

G likes to rag the **** out his bike. He rides it so fast it hurts his fingers... and wallet.

10-03-10, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by specialone

So you're getting 25mpg?
Thats not great fuel economy is it? or is it?

I'm in the dark myself.
Gladius tank is smaller (i think) than the sv but I've got 130miles before the fuel light comes on.
Only done a trip counter the last couple of refuels.
Not sure is this good, bad or average?

Costs about £12.00 to fill.

Bibio · 10-03-10, 11:29 PM

pppfffttt here was me thinking that someone had bought a chieftain tank or sommit.. big let down..

Supervox · 10-03-10, 11:30 PM

Try filling up a 33l tank !!

But I do get about 400 miles out of it

10-03-10, 07:38 PM	#1
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	I just filled up my tank... ... And it took 17.4 ltr, which could be classed as running it a tad close to empty on an 18ltr tank lol It also cost a staggering £19.60! Which isn't good when you struggle to get 100 miles to the tank. On the bright side though I just rode for the first time since November 2009 and the bike seems to ride perfect since I put it all back together which is a relief, AND NO MORE SITTING IN TRAFFIC FROM TOMORROW waahayy. It's good to be back on a bike.

10-03-10, 07:40 PM	#2
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: I just filled up my tank... Meh, I've had over 20l before, out of a 20l tank! Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

10-03-10, 09:30 PM	#4
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: I just filled up my tank... Nope, although the fuel pump was ticking (a sign its not actually pumping anything) when I stopped. Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

10-03-10, 10:59 PM	#7
Binky Emily Howard rides an SV Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2,681	Re: I just filled up my tank... G likes to rag the **** out his bike. He rides it so fast it hurts his fingers... and wallet. __________________ Wowee Zowee

10-03-10, 11:29 PM	#9
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: I just filled up my tank... pppfffttt here was me thinking that someone had bought a chieftain tank or sommit.. big let down..

10-03-10, 11:30 PM	#10
Supervox No more Mr Nice Guy Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saaafffend, innit !! Posts: 1,365	Re: I just filled up my tank... Try filling up a 33l tank !! But I do get about 400 miles out of it __________________ Never argue with an idiot - he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience

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