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by flaps
Mon May 27, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Range on a full tank
Replies: 35
Views: 13873

Re: Range on a full tank

From what everyone is saying, it seems that the Roadster tanks vary in capacity, though I don't understand how. Where I ride, fuel range is very important, so knowing my fuel capacity is important. I've gotten 6.3 US gallons in my '08, filling it to the top. I purposely ran it dry and added 1 quart ...
by flaps
Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: My bike consistently runs out of gas
Replies: 71
Views: 17235

Re: My bike consistently runs out of gas

Left side so I could use the side stand. For all I know the other side might work better if you can hold the bike up. I've also done some abropt weaving and kept it going a little longer. Though once I gave up on the miles remaining on the computer, I haven't had to resort to either tactic, but it's...
by flaps
Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:56 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: My bike consistently runs out of gas
Replies: 71
Views: 17235

Re: My bike consistently runs out of gas

I've ridden an old air head for years, so I've learned to use my odometer to monitor my fuel range. Of course, the dual petcocks helped immensely. I've pleasantly discovered that the tank on my '08 R12R holds over 6 gallons of fuel. As a test, I've run out of gas, added a half gallon, and driven a f...