The manual for this bike says 21 litres of fuel plus 4 for the reserve.[/size]My last bike was a suzy GS500E and the petcock had a reserve position.In the Gen 1 Thou is the something like this to switch over to reserve if you have run out of fuel?Fortunately when running out of fuel I had enough momentum to roll up to a guy shovelling dirt and woodchips into his ute and he offered me a ride to get some gas. We took turns on the shovel naturally.I have been very low before and put in 20 litres but where is that 4 I keep asking myself. By the way when I do refuel I stop the nozzle when the level hits the bottom of the tank inlet pipe.
The tanks holds 21 litres of which 4 are the reserve, there is no valve to turn so really the tank holds 21 litres period. I think the reserve idea is when the fuel gauge light comes on. To be honest I have never had to pput in more than 17 litres but then I don't want to run out cos theres large gaps between fuel stops out here!!
The fuel warning light comes on and you have around 20/30 miles to refill.
If you have not got a working light the you can blame the bike if you have then.....
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.
The pump cuts out to stop fuel overflowing - to fully fill the tank, pull the end of the pump out of the body of the tank and then dribble the last 2 litres in to brim the tank via the space in the tank neck. Yamaha say not to fill that high but I always did.
(14-07-13, 11:32 AM)Camshaft link Wrote: 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 :lol :lol :lol :lol
May be so, but it is a lot more fun and satisfying smoking one on the 600 Fazer especially when he has all the knee down antics. :rollin :rollin :rollin
(14-07-13, 09:15 AM)The Male Whale link Wrote: ...
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.
...
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.
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.
(15-07-13, 01:18 PM)dazza link Wrote: 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.
22.5L in a 21L tank, you wont get a bollocking from me son! On the contrary, all I can do is bestow some of the awesome respect that you so clearly deserve for being such a hard ass that the laws of physics snivel and shy away when you approach. Would you mind sharing the name of the garage where you acheived this stunning feat of hard-ass-ness so that us mere mortals will know to avoid it for fear insulting your honour and dignity by inadvertantly attempting to repeat your heroic feat.
Ah, but when Yamaha say it's a 21-litre tank, are they leaving a bit of leeway because you're not supposed to fill it right to the brim? Plus, I don't know how they make the tanks, but would every single one be exactly the same capacity?
Think they use the same technique as glass blowing. So, if someone's got really big lungs, you're gonna get a really big tank. Now that's got me wondering, paulsmith, have you been using all that hot air to blow some oversized tanks. ?
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?
(16-07-13, 02:26 PM)PaulSmith link Wrote: 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?
What a load of bollocks! :eek
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... :lol
And I don't recall seeing any Fazers doing the TT either. :rollin
(20-07-13, 08:27 AM)JZS 600 link Wrote: Oh yes! and excellent fuel economy to boot!
Yeah, and no refueling stop necessary for the 4 laps :lol
Just to end all the silly talk about tank size. :rolleyes
Yamaha give the tank capacity up to the bottom of the filler neck (No 1 in the attached picture). Yamaha do not recommend filling above the filler neck as they say it is there to allow for expansion, but if you do it will take anothe 1 to 2 litres depending on the model.
top
![[Image: MurphyatGovernors_thumb_l.jpg]](http://media.moterus.es/photos/1153492/MurphyatGovernors_thumb_l.jpg)