Camels

[CallMeSteve]

Camels are known for their ability to travel huge distances without a drink.  Motorcycles, even ST1300s, unfortunately have their limitations.

I managed to run STrudel dry this morning, on the 'uphill' side of the Robinson Rd flyover, with '60k to empty' still showing on the dash 

Fortunately just on the over side of the flyover is a Freedom which literally opened only 2 weeks ago. Beyond that the nearest servo would be about a 3k walk 

A friendly passing biker offered to help, but I figured I needed a little exercise.

It gave me a chance to check the actual capacity of the tank.  28 litres on the side-stand. Maybe 29 on the centre-stand.

[Biggles]

It will never take 29 litres from the pump unless it has been drained on the bench.  There is 0.8 litre unusable around the filter and pump.
So yes, 28 litres was run dry.
You're keen pushing it uphill!!  The run down would have been a simple coasting to the bowser.
The "60 km to run" IS NOT reliable around town because every time you turn the bike off and on again it loses count.  The only safe way is to set the trip meter to zero when you see it go to the count-down, then refuel before the trip meter reaches 65 (the equivalent range of 95 on the highway, at suburban consumption rates).

[alans1100]

  The only safe way is to set the trip meter to zero when you see it go to the count-down, then refuel before the trip meter reaches 65 (the equivalent range of 95 on the highway, at suburban consumption rates).

Or refill ASAP when the count down starts.

Estimated range for my 1300 is 533km based on the last 4 tank fills and I'd be looking to fill at the closest servo before or after 450 on the trip meter.

[Williamson]

Camels, aye?

Do you wanna know the difference between a five day camel and a ten day camel?  AKA, how do you brick a camel?

[Biggles]

Estimated range for my 1300 is 533km based on the last 4 tank fills and I'd be looking to fill at the closest servo before or after 450 on the trip meter.

That range is seldom achieved, although I've seen 545 when run to empty.  450, as you suggest, is safe, and on a trip you can plan on 500 if you need to, but don't go against a strong wind or heavy throttle.

[alans1100]

The most I've done on any single tank for the 1300 was 441km and it took 22.5 litres to top up. Not something I would normally do but still another safe 5 litres to use or another 100km.

[CallMeSteve]

It will never take 29 litres from the pump unless it has been drained on the bench.  There is 0.8 litre unusable around the filter and pump.
So yes, 28 litres was run dry.
You're keen pushing it uphill!!  The run down would have been a simple coasting to the bowser.
The "60 km to run" IS NOT reliable around town because every time you turn the bike off and on again it loses count.  The only safe way is to set the trip meter to zero when you see it go to the count-down, then refuel before the trip meter reaches 65 (the equivalent range of 95 on the highway, at suburban consumption rates).

I’d like to claim that I pushed it up the hill and down the other side, but not a chance. I left it at the roadside and legged it over, bought a 5l fuel tin, filled it to exactly 5l and said to the lass “I’ll see you soon :-)”

Thanks for the tip. I was thinking the sender was crook. You’ve all probably saved me from a night camped by a billabong in the of who knows where