There is no replacement for displacement
Got to love the 8 to 10.5K power range in these bikes. I absolutely smoked a 675 speed triple the other day.Older tech grunt Vs new age tech.There is no replacement for displacement
...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....
I 've managed to get 22.5 L in mine and guess what..... No puddles and haven't been arrested by the fuel police yet but, would really like one of your bollockings too.
I think Yamaha are slightly more likely to use metal press forming then glassblowing techniques, but that said, a lot of teams at the TT races, after they got their bikes through scrutiny, would use an airgun to 'pop' the tank, expanding it by an extra litre. Maybe a previous owner of your bike as done the same? Do your knee recesses bulge excessivly? Does your tank fit very badly?
Oh yes! and excellent fuel economy to boot!
What a load of bollocks! You have two people that have never even spoke to each other confirming they put over 22 L in their tank without overflow. Why do you continue to believe that Yamaha print the truth?If you would care to press your theory I have a FZS1000 in the shop now and will gladly run it low and fill it in front of your very eyes. It will take at least 22 L and not a drop will be spilled - the loser pays for the juice.With a pedantic streak like this, I reckon you must be related to my missus!By the way, the 100 mph Yamaha put on the speedo ain't really 100 mph either... And I don't recall seeing any Fazers doing the TT either. Whale
Quote from: The Male Whale on 20 July 2013, 07:10:37 amWhat a load of bollocks! You have two people that have never even spoke to each other confirming they put over 22 L in their tank without overflow. Why do you continue to believe that Yamaha print the truth?If you would care to press your theory I have a FZS1000 in the shop now and will gladly run it low and fill it in front of your very eyes. It will take at least 22 L and not a drop will be spilled - the loser pays for the juice.With a pedantic streak like this, I reckon you must be related to my missus!By the way, the 100 mph Yamaha put on the speedo ain't really 100 mph either... And I don't recall seeing any Fazers doing the TT either. WhaleHa! My dad can beat up your dad, and he can get 25L into a 21 litre tank. Seriously though, the original theme of this thread was some one overfilling at the pump, and then someone else claiming they could get even more in. Because of the filler neck design, it is possible to put a little bit more in, but when you do, it comes out the overflow. If you are unlucky enough to use a garage that overcharges for its petrol by using short measures, then unless you know how much you should be able to hold, they can get away with it for years. If you have the ability to drain and refill a tank with measured amounts. Why don't you do it and share the results.
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?