26-01-13, 08:12 PM
Little test I did a while back on a 2001 Fzs600. (I must have had more time to spare back then :rolleyes )
From completely empty tank and bike stationary on level ground.
1.5 litres in tank before fuel flows from tap.
Further 2.3 litres for sender to register a change.
5 litres usable fuel (i.e. in addition to the 1.5 litres) = just under 1/4 on gauge.
10 litres usable fuel = 1/2 on gauge.
15 litres usable fuel = off top of scale.
I didn't measure how much more fuel to fill but probably about 3 !/2 litres.
Another thing to note is that the gauge reading alters from going up a steep hill and coming down. By quite a lot when tank under half full.
From completely empty tank and bike stationary on level ground.
1.5 litres in tank before fuel flows from tap.
Further 2.3 litres for sender to register a change.
5 litres usable fuel (i.e. in addition to the 1.5 litres) = just under 1/4 on gauge.
10 litres usable fuel = 1/2 on gauge.
15 litres usable fuel = off top of scale.
I didn't measure how much more fuel to fill but probably about 3 !/2 litres.
Another thing to note is that the gauge reading alters from going up a steep hill and coming down. By quite a lot when tank under half full.