What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of Fuel? - SV650.org

SoulKiss · 03-12-09, 09:58 AM

I mean come on, most modern bikes have some kind of warning, even if its a blinky light, and the older ones without have a fuel tap, activation of either should be a "get to the petrol station ASAP" alert.

So why is it that people see these warnings, look at the trip counter (if fitted) and then say "its ok I've got another x miles" before I need to worry.

I can see the point if you are short of cash, but due to get some within that estimated period but otherwise...

At this time of year, the trek to the petrol station to get a can of fuel to the trek back is almost certainly going to be cold, and more likely wet, add to that the possibility of dark and its not going to be fun.

So, everyone, dont get left sitting at the side of the road, or risk hypothermia, keep your bike topped up.

Oh and in answer to the question "What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of fuel?", erm this morning, that would be Soulkiss.

03-12-09, 10:05 AM

But you survived to tell the tale - phew!

pmapp · 03-12-09, 10:07 AM

Nobbylad · 03-12-09, 10:08 AM

Have done it twice in the last month, first time I was about 3 miles away from the service station on the M-way, second time was about 2 weeks ago when less than 1 mile away from service station.

My bike is doing less to the gallon/litre than it used to!

03-12-09, 10:09 AM

Somehow, I knew the answer to this before clicking on the thread...

Glad your ok mate, you need to take better care of yourself at your age in the cold...

appollo1 · 03-12-09, 10:15 AM

that was silly - be better prepared next time then

did anyone stop to ask if you needed help?

Spanner Man · 03-12-09, 10:31 AM

Good morning all.

An eejit pedestrian would seem appropriate.

Cheers

SoulKiss · 03-12-09, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by appollo1

that was silly - be better prepared next time then

did anyone stop to ask if you needed help?

Ahh I wasn't clear ...

I was lucky, I got home, bike in the garage no problem last night.

It was when I tried to start it this morning I discovered the problem...

ophic · 03-12-09, 10:45 AM

I know a certain someone that suffered "engine problems", pulled over in a panic, got their foot wedged against the kerb, and dropped themselves, the bike and their pillion all over the footpath. I got a call about engine problems, stupid bike, etc etc - I went to collect it from where it had been left, popped the fuel tap onto reserve, and off we went

03-12-09, 10:52 AM

Those pesky fuel pixies again

03-12-09, 09:58 AM	#1
SoulKiss Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Croydonia Posts: 6,124	What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of Fuel? I mean come on, most modern bikes have some kind of warning, even if its a blinky light, and the older ones without have a fuel tap, activation of either should be a "get to the petrol station ASAP" alert. So why is it that people see these warnings, look at the trip counter (if fitted) and then say "its ok I've got another x miles" before I need to worry. I can see the point if you are short of cash, but due to get some within that estimated period but otherwise... At this time of year, the trek to the petrol station to get a can of fuel to the trek back is almost certainly going to be cold, and more likely wet, add to that the possibility of dark and its not going to be fun. So, everyone, dont get left sitting at the side of the road, or risk hypothermia, keep your bike topped up. Oh and in answer to the question "What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of fuel?", erm this morning, that would be Soulkiss. __________________ Sent from my PC NOT using any Tapatalk type rubbish!! █╬╬╬╬(•)i¯i▀▀▀▀▀█Ξ███████████████████████████████)

03-12-09, 10:05 AM	#2
krhall Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of Fuel? But you survived to tell the tale - phew!

03-12-09, 10:07 AM	#3
pmapp Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wakefield, West Yorks' Posts: 1,129	Re: What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of Fuel? __________________ '52 Curvy S \| So good.....it made me want to trump! If at first you don't succeed - use more gaffa tape.

03-12-09, 10:08 AM	#4
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of Fuel? Have done it twice in the last month, first time I was about 3 miles away from the service station on the M-way, second time was about 2 weeks ago when less than 1 mile away from service station. My bike is doing less to the gallon/litre than it used to!

03-12-09, 10:09 AM	#5
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of Fuel? Somehow, I knew the answer to this before clicking on the thread... Glad your ok mate, you need to take better care of yourself at your age in the cold...

03-12-09, 10:15 AM	#6
appollo1 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newport on Tay Posts: 1,017	Re: What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of Fuel? that was silly - be better prepared next time then did anyone stop to ask if you needed help? __________________ i'm not old i'm experienced!! http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ everyone deserves a second chance RIP Appollo miss you and will always love you x x x x

03-12-09, 10:31 AM	#7
Spanner Man Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sunbury Middlesex Posts: 1,396	Re: What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of Fuel? Good morning all. An eejit pedestrian would seem appropriate. Cheers __________________ Spanner Man http://stewarts-motorcycles.co.uk/default.html

03-12-09, 10:45 AM	#9
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of Fuel? I know a certain someone that suffered "engine problems", pulled over in a panic, got their foot wedged against the kerb, and dropped themselves, the bike and their pillion all over the footpath. I got a call about engine problems, stupid bike, etc etc - I went to collect it from where it had been left, popped the fuel tap onto reserve, and off we went __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

03-12-09, 10:52 AM	#10
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you call someone that lets their bike run out of Fuel? Those pesky fuel pixies again

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