Wilsons Sandbox

Posted: **Thu May 30, 2002 7:24 pm**

I purchased my 01 KLR in January and have recently completed my 1k brake in period. One of the freakish things that I have noticed is that the last three times I had to switch to reserve the trip meter read 229 miles on the tank. At this point I only have to put in about 4-1/2 gal. meaning that there is still about 2 gal left in the tank. Is this normal and is there a way to adjust this so I don't hit reserve until about 1 gal. left? How many miles do you get out of a tank before having to switch to reserve? -Steve Larson 01 Kawi KLR650 00 Kawi VN 800 01 BMW 1150GS

Posted: **Thu May 30, 2002 8:17 pm**

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "slar676" wrote:

> I purchased my 01 KLR in January and have recently completed my 1k > brake in period. One of the freakish things that I have noticed

is

> that the last three times I had to switch to reserve the trip

meter

> read 229 miles on the tank. At this point I only have to put in > about 4-1/2 gal. meaning that there is still about 2 gal left in

the

> tank. >

Wow, maybe I should put the bike back to stock jetting. I'm hitting reserve at a 170 miles!! About 38 mpg. Nothing comes for free Huh. Ed A15

> Is this normal and is there a way to adjust this so I don't hit > reserve until about 1 gal. left? > > How many miles do you get out of a tank before having to switch to > reserve? > > -Steve Larson > 01 Kawi KLR650 > 00 Kawi VN 800 > 01 BMW 1150GS

Posted: **Thu May 30, 2002 11:29 pm**

Steve, 230 miles before going on reserve is normal, if you are not riding hard or fast. I figure it will go about 40 miles on reserve. When you run out on reserve, it will hold 5.7 gal. or when you run out, lean the bike as far to the left as you can, and get about 4 more miles. Then it will hold 5.8. Next time I have the tank off, I think I will completly empty it, and push the bike across the street to fill it. I'd like to know if there is any way to get 6.1 in it. Don't know where Kawasaki came up with 6.1. Allan

----- Original Message ----- From: "slar676" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 7:24 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] How far do you go before reserve? > I purchased my 01 KLR in January and have recently completed my 1k > brake in period. One of the freakish things that I have noticed is > that the last three times I had to switch to reserve the trip meter > read 229 miles on the tank. At this point I only have to put in > about 4-1/2 gal. meaning that there is still about 2 gal left in the > tank. > > Is this normal and is there a way to adjust this so I don't hit > reserve until about 1 gal. left? > > How many miles do you get out of a tank before having to switch to > reserve? > > -Steve Larson > 01 Kawi KLR650 > 00 Kawi VN 800 > 01 BMW 1150GS > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2002 9:37 am**

With an older 4" dia. supertrapp and an open airbox with k&n I go to reserve at about 215. When I fill up rarely put in more than 4.9 gallons to fill it. I also do not lean the bike over to slosh the gas around unless there is no station in the area. Mike P 1987 KLR650 Ayyyyyy-1 1995 Husaberg FE501e 1996 Husaberg FE501 2001 MZ Black Panther

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2002 9:47 am**

Usually I go on reserve about 210-230 miles, once you go on reserve, go get gas (I give it 10-15 miles max on reserve) there is probably less than a gallon of gas in the tank once you go on reserve and half of that you won't get to even if you do lean the bike to left to get to the gas in the other side of the tank. I don't chance it anymore, when the bike gets around 200 and I see a gas station I stop, It only takes 2 mins to fill it up, I usually don't even have to get off the bike. Trev A16

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "slar676" wrote: > I purchased my 01 KLR in January and have recently completed my 1k > brake in period. One of the freakish things that I have noticed is > that the last three times I had to switch to reserve the trip meter > read 229 miles on the tank. At this point I only have to put in > about 4-1/2 gal. meaning that there is still about 2 gal left in the > tank. > > Is this normal and is there a way to adjust this so I don't hit > reserve until about 1 gal. left? > > How many miles do you get out of a tank before having to switch to > reserve? > > -Steve Larson > 01 Kawi KLR650 > 00 Kawi VN 800 > 01 BMW 1150GS

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2002 9:52 am**

I usually go to reserve between 275 and 300 miles where I have to add between 4.5 and 5 gallons. Usually I fill up at 250 miles so that I have a choice in the matter. Brad

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "kilrcalikawi" wrote: > Usually I go on reserve about 210-230 miles, once you go on reserve, > go get gas (I give it 10-15 miles max on reserve) there is probably > less than a gallon of gas in the tank once you go on reserve and half > of that you won't get to even if you do lean the bike to left to get > to the gas in the other side of the tank. I don't chance it anymore, > when the bike gets around 200 and I see a gas station I stop, It only > takes 2 mins to fill it up, I usually don't even have to get off the > bike. > > Trev > A16 >

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2002 6:31 pm**

I usually have to switch to reserve at 225 miles and it takes 4.8 gals to fill my A15. You could probably find a petcock with a shorter reserve tube or modify the one that's in the bike. Personally I like the fact that my KLR has a 50+ mile reserve capacity in case I brain cramp and forget how much fuel I have in the tank. Besides, can anyone ride their KLR for more than 200 miles without getting off for a rest?? You're a lot tougher than I am if you can. Jody

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "slar676" wrote: > I purchased my 01 KLR in January and have recently completed my 1k > brake in period. One of the freakish things that I have noticed is > that the last three times I had to switch to reserve the trip meter > read 229 miles on the tank. At this point I only have to put in > about 4-1/2 gal. meaning that there is still about 2 gal left in the > tank. > > Is this normal and is there a way to adjust this so I don't hit > reserve until about 1 gal. left? > > How many miles do you get out of a tank before having to switch to > reserve? > > -Steve Larson > 01 Kawi KLR650 > 00 Kawi VN 800 > 01 BMW 1150GS

Posted: **Sat Jun 01, 2002 7:22 am**

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Dan Pauley wrote:

> Oh great list o'knowledge..... > > Dual star is out of the long 10mm bolt to put in the top of > the sub frame. Who else has the source for the upgraded > hardware, Upper through bolt and both lower bolts? (Are > they currently screw'n round at CMC and will not ship till > they all sober up) > Can I source locally? What size are they? M10 x ?, M8 x > ? nuts and washers? > > Also trying to find: > 1. Highway pegs/crash guard/rad protector. And does > someone make this highway peg mount along with the PVC pipe > tool kit? > 2. Centerstand (have dual star on order but they are WAY > backordered) > > Newby questions but link to the source would be greatly > appreciated.

Fred at Arrowhead sells a center stand from Germany. According to Fred, this more of a ride-off stand and has some advantages over Dual- Star's stand. Take a look at his web site. You probably won't reach him this weekend as this is The Rally weekend, but give him a call next week and see what he has to say. Just my $.02 worth... MNRon

> Dan /|\

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