Author Topic: Ran out of fuel today. Reserve? I don't understand on this bike. (Read 14233 times)

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #25 on:** 21 July 2013, 08:46:58 pm »

Quote from: nick crisp on 21 July 2013, 04:27:48 pm

Usually fill mine to well up the neck, on side stand tho. Who's gonna try filling that far on centre stand, then leave the bike in hot sunshine?

Quote from: The Male Whale on 21 July 2013, 08:10:00 pm

As for filling up the tank and leaving in the sun (not your bollocks this time....), most people I know ride their bike away from the filling station after buying fuel - a couple of miles leaves an air gap as fuel is used.

Whale

Erm, I said leave the bike in hot sunshine after filling up. And it was merely in jest

The whole damn argument is pointless anyway

pitternator · « **Reply #26 on:** 22 July 2013, 07:34:20 am »

indeed, a completely pointless debate ...!

unfazed · « **Reply #27 on:** 22 July 2013, 08:09:54 am »

The wars go on

PaulSmith · « **Reply #28 on:** 22 July 2013, 05:45:57 pm »

Quote from: PaulSmith on 15 July 2013, 12:50:02 pm

Quote from: The Male Whale on 14 July 2013, 09:15:55 am
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The tank will hold at least 22.1 litres even when still running. I got that in mine when running on the light for 35 miles.
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Next time you try putting that much fuel in, have a look at the puddle on the ground under your right foot. There is an overflow pipe in the tank, and it is there for a reason.

Your original bollocks, and my original response to it. You brought up tank capacity, with a nice big bold statement of fact. Of course it must be right because you have said it is. No mention of the possibility of overflowing or shortchanging, and not even much help to the original poster, but none the less, The Whale hath spoken!

The Male Whale · « **Reply #29 on:** 23 July 2013, 07:31:51 pm »

Next time you try putting that much fuel in, have a look at the puddle on the ground under your right foot. There is an overflow pipe in the tank, and it is there for a reason.

Your original bollocks, and my original response to it. You brought up tank capacity, with a nice big bold statement of fact. Of course it must be right because you have said it is. No mention of the possibility of overflowing or shortchanging, and not even much help to the original poster, but none the less, The Whale hath spoken!

You seem to have reached rock bottom and are continuing to dig.

My nice statement of fact was based on my personal experience and not what "I read in a book". There was no spillage and there was no short measure.

You still seem to doubt that fact and are therefore inferring, again, that I am a liar. I do not take kindly to that from someone I don't know.

After many years on this forum where I have learned a lot more from listening to advice based on others experiences than from any reading of books, I think you, sadly, are missing the point of these forum - they are to listen and exchange opinions based on what others have learned through hard earned experience.

I rarely express an opinion unless I am pretty sure what I am saying is a fact and, therefore, relevant to those that may want to expand their knowledge. Where I have been wrong, and there have been times, I have listened to the points made carefully and changed my opinion - this is called "learning" from others who know more.

Anyway, I refuse to enter a battle of wits with an unarmed man so will make this my last post on the subject.

To those who state that this is a pointless argument then I agree - the issue is clearly made BUT I ask you to consider YOUR responses if ridiculed publicly for daring to print a fact.

Paul, if you would care to pm me with your address and contact number, I will gladly pop along and we can debate the issue of inferring I am a liar in person - You may rest assured that I am more than keen to put you straight on what is acceptable to put in print on a public forum when you repeat it to my face.

Whale

JZS 600 · « **Reply #30 on:** 24 July 2013, 08:37:50 am »

Foccing hell, it's only a litre or 2 of petrol FFS!

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #31 on:** 24 July 2013, 09:03:30 am »

First thought - time to stop the arguing before it gets out of hand.
Second thought - carry on, it's a hoot!
Third thought - if carrying on, at least keep it funny/civil.
Fourth thought (and now I need a rest!) - quite right JZS, all over a litre or two of petrol!

PaulSmith · « **Reply #32 on:** 24 July 2013, 12:50:36 pm »

I am sorry you think I suggested you are a liar, that was never my intention. Nothing I have seen you say or imply has ever shown any deliberate attempt at dishonesty.

That you are an idiot, there is no doubt, but no, you are not a liar.

seangee · « **Reply #33 on:** 24 July 2013, 02:02:29 pm »

Oooh what a load of hot air. To the OP - when the little orange light in your clocks starts glowing fill up at the next opportunity. If you believe the next opportunity is more than 35 miles away ride slowly and gently.

Personally I have never got more than 40 miles after the light - but then again I haven't tried.

unfazed · « **Reply #34 on:** 24 July 2013, 06:11:52 pm »

I'm just waiting to see who runs out of "Fuel" first.

JZS 600 · « **Reply #35 on:** 26 July 2013, 09:57:04 am »

Lets pour some petrol on it!

Camshaft · « **Reply #36 on:** 26 July 2013, 10:10:12 am »

I'm thinking of making a custom built fuel side pannier.

When the reserve light goes on I won't give a fuck about how close the next garage is

locksmith · « **Reply #37 on:** 26 July 2013, 11:05:46 am »

Where's that picture of the fishing trawler when you need it.

Dave48 · « **Reply #38 on:** 26 July 2013, 01:27:43 pm »

I wouldn't worry about whether the tank holds 20 or 21 Litres or even 22 at a push. The point is that both the Fazer FZS 1000 & the 02/03 600 Foxeye have a decent tank size unlike a lot of modern bikes where practicality takes a back seat to the design & fashion "gurus". When you get to my age stopping for fuel is the least of your worries-its more a case of wheres the loo!

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #39 on:** 26 July 2013, 06:08:09 pm »

Yep, wouldn't want any more tank range. Stopping for a piss, a coffee and a fag, stretching the legs - especially if you come across a good café - all makes a ride more enjoyable, not to mention bearable. It's not as if I'm ever going to want to cross a desert on my Fazer!

The Male Whale · « **Reply #40 on:** 27 July 2013, 08:54:26 am »

Still waiting for that address big man.

Whale

unfazed · « **Reply #41 on:** 27 July 2013, 01:59:53 pm »

Quote from: The Male Whale on 27 July 2013, 08:54:26 am

Still waiting for that address big man.

Whale

He must have run out of fuel

PaulSmith · « **Reply #42 on:** 29 July 2013, 04:02:59 pm »

Quote from: The Male Whale on 27 July 2013, 08:54:26 am

Still waiting for that address big man.

Whale

PM sent with name and address. Let me know your preferred tipple and I will make sure I have some in stock.

JZS 600 · « **Reply #43 on:** 29 July 2013, 05:42:59 pm »

4 star

The Male Whale · « **Reply #44 on:** 30 July 2013, 12:33:17 pm »

PM sent with name and address. Let me know your preferred tipple and I will make sure I have some in stock.

Freaking Ireland!!!! FFS!

Whale

Strifae · « **Reply #45 on:** 30 July 2013, 03:36:34 pm »

My 2 pence on this, if riding a Gen 2 FZ1 and your reserve light starts flashing - panic!

unfazed · « **Reply #46 on:** 30 July 2013, 07:11:40 pm »

Quote from: The Male Whale on 30 July 2013, 12:33:17 pm

PM sent with name and address. Let me know your preferred tipple and I will make sure I have some in stock.

Freaking Ireland!!!! FFS!

Whale

Great, you could make a holiday out of it and you can check your fuel tank size with the cheaper fuel over here

Where in Ireland and I can go to watch and/or listen to the debate ?

JZS 600 · « **Reply #47 on:** 30 July 2013, 07:14:02 pm »

Good road racing action in Ireland!

unfazed · « **Reply #48 on:** 30 July 2013, 08:26:57 pm »

The 17th of August would be good date,

we could all watch the UGP at Flow Bog and then head to the pub to watch and/or listen to the debate.

ullukk · « **Reply #49 on:** 18 August 2013, 07:56:11 am »

Great thread this!! Ha ha!!, Two bobs worth fwiw, once managed to run out of fuel on my gen1, Doh!!!, got to a garage and filled up to brim on centre stand and got exactly 21 litres in it, funny enough i was quite suprised that i got in the exact amount of fuel in that it says in the manual it would hold, i thought i would have got a bit more in but there you go.