Reserve Fuel

[robc]

Morning All,
At the weekend I traded in my 02 1150RT for a 09 1200RT SE. So far in every way I think it's a better bike.

Can someone tell me if the fuel range stated by the onboard computer takes into account the 4(?) litres reserve? The user manual wasn't all that clear about this.

I ask because, if the range thingie is accurate and I'm careful, it seems I'm going to get 310 miles to a tank when the range hits 0. My round trip to work is 320 miles. If there is reserve fuel left once the counter is at 0 then I only need to refuel once a day which would be nice.
Being careful last night on the way home saw the computer say I was getting 56.5 MPG. Riding normally in the morning gave me just 50.4mpg

Regards

Rob C

 

[JJH]

My 06 Rt does 340 miles to a tank full I usually get 53 mpg and 29 ltres into a slightly modified tank JJH

 

[stanley]

HHHmmm, modified tank??

How does that work? I seem to remember hearing of some modification to the filler neck (?) but can't find much about it.

Cheers

 

[ducatiparts.110mb]

On my 2010 RTSE, the yellow light comes on when the trip computer says about 50 miles remaining.

After the trip computer says 0, I have gone a fairly nervous 20 more miles and then put in about 26.5l (after the fuel filler mod), so it must have been on the point of running out. I am more comfortable filling up at with between 20 to go and 0, when I tend to put in 23ish litres.

Best ever range was about 310 - cant rememeber exactly, typical now is 275. when I'd just bought it I was getting 55mpg, now 49-51mpg.

So to answer your question, the 4l reserve is after the trip computer shows 0 miles remaining.

Mark

 

[JJH]

It's on the filler neck drill a few holes to let the air out of the top of the tank. You drill into the side of the neck from the filler. You can also remove the rubber washer from the bottom of the tube. The fuel gauge is not accurate JJH

 

[JJH]

After the light comes on I get 60 miles and still am not empty. JJH

 

[Kritou]

and in addition to the above post ........ when the reserve light comes on saying something like range 44 miles ride some more, go downhill, watch the light go out and a little later come on again saying range 44 miles! - not to be trusted

Perhaps keep a container with a couple of litres of fuel in the topbox until you are happy with what it is actually using for your roundtrip

 

[dancata]

AFAIK, on the k1200GT's, you can make the computer re-learn a new volume of fuel so that the light on the dash lits as you go on reserve. It might work on your bike too...

Let me know if you are interested and I will search the link with the procedure.

Dan.

 

[loftyboy]

If your unsure give yourself a minimum say 50 miles at which you start looking for fuel.

After all the tank capacity gives you plenty range to provide you with that kind of allowance before you need worry, and should be more than adequate for you to find a service station.

BTW I have found the range info to be quite accurate at least on the latest models.

 

[robc]

Thanks chaps.

Maybe I'll test out this theory soon.

Downsides:
1) If I run out on the way to work sods law says it'll be in the middle of the blackwall tunnel.
2) If I run out on the way home from work there is no petrol station within 10 miles of home.
3) Riding sensibly last night was as boring as watching someone watching paint dry.

Upsides:
1) Filling up once a day means I can buy the cheaper petrol in London rather than the expensive stuff in Andover.

Might have to dig out the petrol can. Hope it fits in my topbox.

Regards

Rob C

 

[shoei]

On my 2009 RT I do not trust the fuel gauge, reset the trip after every fill up, start looking for fuel at 300 miles. The fuel gauge is as much use as my OEM ashtray......! I'm on my 3rd warranty repair for the dreaded faulty fuel strip.

 

[ducatiparts.110mb]

Depending on how much it bothers you, why not fit an aux tank in place of the passenger seat? I've not looked at the plumbing, but with a bit of lateral thinking it has to be possible to have it fill the main tank via a pump that pushes it into the low pressure return line to the main tank or similar.

On my 1150GS I've fitted a balance pipe between the two tank sides and run my aux tank outlet into the balance pipe. Works a treat. Something similar must be possible on the RT.

 

[Capt Over-reaction]

After the light comes on I get 60 miles and still am not empty. JJH

Me too, but that is when I fill up, 2005 R1200RT

 

[Kahuna]

Jeez Guys - how the hell do you get 300 miles out of an RT Tank??? Do you ride at 30mph all the time?

I ride robustly but not stupidly and the absolute most I've had out of my tank was 210 miles to zero on the gauge and that took 26ltrs.

I have run out before with zero on the gauge and 195 on the odometer!

I need to know what you folks are doing!

 

[stanley]

Kahuna- are you getting wheel spin?!

 

[Malcvtr]

I've not done an actual mileage test on my bike, but the most I've ever seen indicated on the range gauge is 187 miles I haven't drilled any holes in anything yet, so maybe I'm not managing to fill the tank to the brim.

 

[ebbo]

Jeez Guys - how the hell do you get 300 miles out of an RT Tank??? Do you ride at 30mph all the time?

I ride robustly but not stupidly and the absolute most I've had out of my tank was 210 miles to zero on the gauge and that took 26ltrs.

I have run out before with zero on the gauge and 195 on the odometer!

I need to know what you folks are doing!

About 340 miles for me, 1200RT. Cost a lot to fill

 

[JJH]

About 340 miles for me, 1200RT. Cost a lot to fill

Same as above mostly motorway and 80 kmh (50 mph) roads. How could anyone use 26 ltrs in 210 miles? JJH

 

[JJH]

Same as above mostly motorway and 80 kmh (50 mph) roads. How could anyone use 26 ltrs in 210 miles? JJH

That's about 38 mpg if my adding machine is correct rt1200s have a 5 and 6 in the gear box JJH

 

[Rong]

58.2 mph from my 2011 RT - well impressed as that is about 8 - 10 better than my old 2004 GS.