Running on vapours......

[Spot]

Met up with some mates in North Wales this weekend. It's been ages since I last went up the A5. What a great bit of road with great scenery. Top fun!
Anyway... On the way home fuel got low and I got the "flashing bar". I was on the motorway (not going above 85 as it's still running in) and had to go for 5 miles before I reached the next services. When I filled up I managed to get 11.5 litres into it so 3 litres were left in it. And as the computer was telling me I was getting 54mpg I reckon I had just a little over 30 miles of traveling left at that point (so 35 - 40 in total once it starts flashing).

What range do the rest of you reckon you have once you get the flashing bar?

 

[Triple Trouble]

Depends wot mode ur in. I only ever use A mode and most of my riding is town and fast A roads and I never hold back lol. It usually starts flashing around the 100 mile mark and I never go more than 15-20 on f-trip. Then when I fill up I manage to squeeze (and I do mean squeeze)! 12.2-12.5Ltrs in her.

 

[Cypher]

I wouldn't tempt the fate. I lasted for 16 miles in Central London traffic. Stalled but luckily 50 metres from BP.

 

[Triple Trouble]

I read that...! U were sooo lucky u were that close to BP lol.

 

[Twozup]

The 50m walk of shame!


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[Triple Trouble]

Buzzin about town uses sooo much fuel doesn't it...


MT-09 Wheelie Wheelie mental.....!

 

[Chuck]

I've done 32Km on F-trip cruising at 100ish Kph, filled up with 13.something litres,could have gone a bit further I reckon.

 

[Triple Trouble]

I've done 32Km on F-trip cruising at 100ish Kph, filled up with 13.something litres,could have gone a bit further I reckon.

I believe "cruising" will always use less fuel than "stop start" riding


MT-09 Wheelie Wheelie mental.....!

 

[Chuck]

Agree, I was in B mode and eco riding

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[crotchrocket]

I got really caught out in essex yesterday, but thankfully found a station to fill up at. I put in just under 12 litres! When your giving it some beans, the tank range really suffers !!

 

[pipski99]

I have been very close to running out twice, once on Christmas day and most of the garages were closed obviously.

The dreaded flashing bar and f-trip started and I was on the A65 heading back from Kirby Lonsdale / Devil's Bridge to Bradford. Stuck it in B mode, rode like my dad (used to) and I got 30 miles on reserve before I made it back to the open fuel station in Keighley.

It's managed 30 miles on reserve both times but I wouldn't want to try for any more than that.

 

[Cypher]

I think someone else too mentioned 30 miles with a flashing F-TRIP so sounds like it's doable on an A road or motorway. I tend to just fuel it up once it starts flashing or shortly before that to avoid any "crap, no petrol stations around" surprises.

 

[Twozup]

I had 22miles on f-trip today stayed in A-mode (my wife would've come to the rescue I wasn't too far from home) and when I opened the tank at petrol station there was still a bit of petrol sloshing around! I reckon there's a bit more than 30miles at a steady 55-60mph?


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[Twozup]

Ps I was on the A811 then into A82 when in reserve so wasn't exactly pushing it in the twisties on reserve- obviously would get more distance on straighter hi speed roads??


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[Triple Trouble]

I had 22miles on f-trip today stayed in A-mode (my wife would've come to the rescue I wasn't too far from home) and when I opened the tank at petrol station there was still a bit of petrol sloshing around! I reckon there's a bit more than 30miles at a steady 55-60mph?


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I've got to agree with u there. I ALWAYS ride in A mode and when the reserve segment flashes I still ride the same (pinned lol)! and I do about 20ish miles on f-trip b4 I fill up and usually squeeze in 12 odd litres so there is at least a litre left in the tank so therefor I recon if ridden steady u cud do more than 30 miles on f-trip


MT-09 Wheelie Wheelie mental.....!

 

[Birdy]

Did 32 miles to work and back with trip flashing and ring twiching ! Forgot money and to proud to ask my workmates for a sub..... and they all despise me , and would love to see me run out

 

[Triple Trouble]

Did 32 miles to work and back with trip flashing and ring twiching ! Forgot money and to proud to ask my workmates for a sub..... and they all despise me , and would love to see me run out

Jesus H Christ...! Where on earth have u been...?
32 miles..? Was that in ur usual "B" (boring)! Mode tho? Lol


MT-09 Wheelie Wheelie mental.....!

 

[Birdy]

Jesus H Christ...! Where on earth have u been...?
32 miles..? Was that in ur usual "B" (boring)! Mode tho? Lol


MT-09 Wheelie Wheelie mental.....!

I been in hospital mate.. nothing too serious , well put 4 new tyres on the car and the daft cow runs over a pothole and splits 2 !!!! On hearing this , i passed out and banged my head ! LOL

 

[Triple Trouble]

Pmsl. U do make me laugh. The mrs kerbed one of her alloys on the new car the other day, I nearly passed out and I hardly drive it lol. I've got hospital tomorrow and I am NOT lookin foreward to it al all.


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[Birdy]

Wives... love em.. she then drives 3 miles with flats to our local garage, we are n the RAC but never mind , just buy some new wheels to go with the tyres! Bang goes my screen and hugger