GWJ
Registered user
This is an old man rant, not to be taken too seriously. It's a first-world probem...
Until two days ago I thought the countdown of miles remaining before the fuel 'reserve' was exhausted to be the best thing since sliced bread.
However I'm now convinced there's 2.5 litres of fuel and say 25 miles range left when the bike shows zero miles range.
I say this because BMW claim my (19 RT) tank has a usable capacity of 25l but I can only fit in 22.5l when the computer is indicating next to zero miles range.
I've experienced this twice, and also (whilst not statistically robust) kind of 'proved' my maths by dividing the bike's range by its average consumption after a lengthy but steady run.
Why don't BMW tell the truth about the remaining range or are they trying to protect me from over zealously running down the tank...?
This irritates me because I'm stopping to refuel before necessary and two days ago I found myself hunting around for a petrol station whilst the check-in time for my ferry was running out. Stressful doesn't cover it.
Yes, I know I shouldn't run the fuel so low, I should buy a GS Adventure etc etc but that's missing the point which is why BMW is misleading me (and you?) about how much fuel range is left. That or the tank simply can't take 25l and the handbook etc should be corrected.
My dealer had a lame argument which I won't edify by airing it here, so my next port of call is BMW GB for an explanation.
Unless you know otherwise.
Until two days ago I thought the countdown of miles remaining before the fuel 'reserve' was exhausted to be the best thing since sliced bread.
However I'm now convinced there's 2.5 litres of fuel and say 25 miles range left when the bike shows zero miles range.
I say this because BMW claim my (19 RT) tank has a usable capacity of 25l but I can only fit in 22.5l when the computer is indicating next to zero miles range.
I've experienced this twice, and also (whilst not statistically robust) kind of 'proved' my maths by dividing the bike's range by its average consumption after a lengthy but steady run.
Why don't BMW tell the truth about the remaining range or are they trying to protect me from over zealously running down the tank...?
This irritates me because I'm stopping to refuel before necessary and two days ago I found myself hunting around for a petrol station whilst the check-in time for my ferry was running out. Stressful doesn't cover it.
Yes, I know I shouldn't run the fuel so low, I should buy a GS Adventure etc etc but that's missing the point which is why BMW is misleading me (and you?) about how much fuel range is left. That or the tank simply can't take 25l and the handbook etc should be corrected.
My dealer had a lame argument which I won't edify by airing it here, so my next port of call is BMW GB for an explanation.
Unless you know otherwise.