11-05-2017, 04:50 AM
I ride for pleasure. Two gas gauge bars remaining on the gauge didn't bother me. But one bar made me nervous, as I ride a lot of barren back roads during the week to avoid traffic. Once I had the last flashing bar go blank. After pushing the right dash button twice, I was shown the calculated remaining mileage. Sweated it out till I reached a gas station near home. Swore I wouldn't do that again.
Now I top my CB1100 EX at the end of my rides so I know it is full for the next ride. I also plan for the needed gas stop during my 8 to 5 day rides. My run dry distance is 300 kilometers - 185 miles, but I usually top up at 250 kilometers - 155 miles. If both a good restaurant and a reliable gas station are available, I will stretch it to 275 kilometers - 170 miles. That is usually when my the last gas gauge bar goes blank.
Now I top my CB1100 EX at the end of my rides so I know it is full for the next ride. I also plan for the needed gas stop during my 8 to 5 day rides. My run dry distance is 300 kilometers - 185 miles, but I usually top up at 250 kilometers - 155 miles. If both a good restaurant and a reliable gas station are available, I will stretch it to 275 kilometers - 170 miles. That is usually when my the last gas gauge bar goes blank.