02-06-2018, 01:58 AM
(02-06-2018, 01:28 AM)Ulvetanna_imp Wrote:(02-05-2018, 03:04 PM)Guth_imp Wrote: People used to say that it wasn't wise to run a fuel tank down to empty because of the sediment that might have formed and settled in the bottom of the tank over many years time. There probably aren't any CB1100s that yet qualify for such concerns.Another thing in our favor with these new EFI bikes is the fuel filter being used. These are much better than the old paper gravity filters from back in the day, and the systems are under a lot of pressure.
In R&R'ing the tank on my 2013 (which had to be done several times for various maintenance procedures) I took note of the fuel connector and the overall setup. Manufacturers are very careful about this stuff these days.
(02-05-2018, 02:50 PM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote:Lol, I believe the time limit is 60 minutes or less. So be sure you don't say anything you will later regret; it'll be there for posterity.(02-05-2018, 02:00 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Doc, I ran my '78 CB750F dry while crossing Utah back in 1979. I was fighting a stiff crosswind and was heeled over for many miles. Unbeknownst to me, because the bike was leaned over so far, it was able to suck the last of the fuel through the normal petcock tube. When the engine began to sputter, I flipped over to reserve, only to find there was precious little fuel remaining. The bike ran out of gas and rolled to a stop about ten miles later. The next town was 24 miles ahead. I wasted about three hours hitchhiking up and back to get gas.
To your point about crossing Nevada, Tonopah to Ely is about 170 miles and it's very difficult to do it at less than 90-100 mph. There is no gas (or anything else) between those towns. Gotta pay attention to your gas gauge at those speeds!
That must have been a serious cross-wind!!!
Working on Ipad, I thought I dropped this post, which is now redundant.
Tried to delete, but do not have permission
I know that the time limit has definitely changed my approach to posting; I may be disputatious at times, but try to keep it reasonable, respectful, and lay off the ad hominem stuff, while I attempt to stay on point.
It was just a few minutes after posting.