Fuel and Distance

[jf3000]

Fuel and distance. On the 1300 how far can I get on a full tank and is there a reserve as well? I have been looking at the towns and back roads and places to avoid etc and some of the roads have no servos and I was going to ask if its a good idea to get a jerry can and stick on the back behind me?

[Gadget]

On the 1300 on a highway ride, I get between 420 and 480 km before the fuel Gauge starts blinking and the Fuel economy meter starts telling the range remaining.  When this happens (reserve) the indicated Range remaining is usually about 90 km.  I've achieved 90 km before running out once.  Normally it is about 60 to 75 km after you hit reserve.

[StinkyPete]

Gadget has nailed it.    Around 420+ before the gauge gets to the last "bar".   When the gauge gets to the last "bar", it will show you kilometers to empty.   You'll be fine.  Even in the remote areas of NW WA, it's only around 300km between fuel stops, and you're not going anywhere near there.     

[Brock]

There is no reserve, just the warning that you are getting low

[alans1100]

Fuel and distance. On the 1300 how far can I get on a full tank and is there a reserve as well? I have been looking at the towns and back roads and places to avoid etc and some of the roads have no servos and I was going to ask if its a good idea to get a jerry can and stick on the back behind me?

I refill based on my average usage until the fuel warning comes on. I ignore the 4 litres (+/-) of reserve. So I have a safe 400 km (17 k/l) riding two  up but will fuel up with the 350/400 range. When towing the trailer most of time I will take 10/20 litre spare fuel but then I only have a safe 360k range and aim to refuel near the 300k distance but with a head wind I can lose up to 100k in distance. I found that when I ran dry after doing only 324k
 

[alans1100]

There is no reserve, just the warning that you are getting low

The fuel warning light (if they still work) would in most cases light up at what would have been the same level had we had the old manual fuel valve.

[Nigel]

Hey, on my 1100 , light came on this arvo, as I was out and about, Just turned over 400k,s. Took 22 litres... Play safe and look for fuel 350 to 400 and there's no problems. Plenty of servos out there,, Good Luck and enjoy................................

[spanner]

Does the 1999 1100A  have a fuel warning light? 

Sounds silly but i am inside and dont want to go out into the mossie infested garage.

[Nigel]

Does the 1999 1100A  have a fuel warning light? 

Sounds silly but i am inside and dont want to go out into the mossie infested garage.

To Quote ' Oliver Hardy ` It certainly does......................................

[alans1100]

Does the 1999 1100A  have a fuel warning light? 

Sounds silly but i am inside and dont want to go out into the mossie infested garage.

Yes......all 1100s do.......should light up (test function) at key on and then go off until fuel level drops to about 4 litres remaining.

The sensor is located on the fuel pump

[spanner]

Cheers.  Will look tomorrow morning at start up. 

Sooo ..... Theoretically I should get at least another fifty K's with conservative driving once the light comes on. 


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[Nigel]

I would look at a couple of averages over a couple of tanks. You will soon work out how far she will go,,,white is the new blue...

[jf3000]

So should I get the jerry?

[alans1100]

So should I get the jerry?

The way your going you're gonna have a service station on just about every corner. So on that trip I'd say no.

On the other hand it's better to have it and not need it, than need it and don't have it. 5 litres extra would be more than enough

[StinkyPete]

So should I get the jerry?

No!  The range on the ST is plenty for the kind of riding, and the places you are going.

[Dick B "Yewie"]

Fuel and distance. On the 1300 how far can I get on a full tank and is there a reserve as well? I have been looking at the towns and back roads and places to avoid etc and some of the roads have no servos and I was going to ask if its a good idea to get a jerry can and stick on the back behind me?

It depends on what fuel you use. I routinely use 98 (when I can get it) and regularly get 450 to 470Km (fully loaded two-up) before the fuel gauge starts to blink on the last bar starting the countdown to run-out usually showing around 90Km to go. On our trip around Australia in 2013 and our Red Centre tour this year we never exceeded 300Kms between re-fuel locations so there is certainly no need to carry extra fuel for the 1300. Just make sure to fill up every time the opportunity arises on long remote hauls.

[Biggles]

Besides, 5 litres takes up a fair bit of one pannier.

Don't sweat on getting a high octane fuel.  If you arrive at a servo that only has regular, use it- the STs can handle it (I have only ever used it in my three STs, including the ST11).

And stop worrying!  Load the bike up with all you have to carry, fill the tank and tummy and go have fun.  After 300 kays you'll both need a drink, so fill the tank again and grab something for yourself.
And take some photos to illustrate your ride report, or the Mods will be cross!!       

[jf3000]

Makes me laugh when people say yeah this is a good thing then there is the OTHER riders who say no you dont need that. lol. Jerry can was going to sit behind me.

Whats the easiest way to post to the forum my trek journey using a mobile.

[Wombattle]

Makes me laugh when people say yeah this is a good thing then there is the OTHER riders who say no you dont need that. lol. Jerry can was going to sit behind me.
Whats the easiest way to post to the forum my trek journey using a mobile.

You are right! You know where you are going, so if you've planned your ride (or when you do) you will know where and when you can get fuel along the way. Once you know that info look at the longest leg and ask yourself if your tolerance for risk let's you cope with no jerry.  If the anser is yes, then don't take one. Wasn't someone following you in a car for this trip?

The best way to post to the form on a phone depends on what phone you have and what your preferences are. Have a go at it first and if it doesn't work out for you then tell us why and I'm sure someone can help.   

[Brock]

If its a Samsung with a decent sized screen, you could load firefox web browser and just operate as normal. You would need a Note 3  or tablet for decent viewing, unless you have eagle eyes.  The stylus comes in handy for the typing as well

[Old Steve]

One thing about carrying extra fuel in a can, fuel does go stale (OK, it'll take months).  When I've carried extra fuel (and have never done so on the ST1100 even though I've done some rides in excess of 400 km) fill up from the can at every stop then refill the can.  This means you have fresh fuel all the time, and you'll know that its always full.  You do have to get into the habit of zeroing the trip button at the servo.

[alans1100]

If its a Samsung with a decent sized screen, you could load firefox web browser and just operate as normal. You would need a Note 3  or tablet for decent viewing, unless you have eagle eyes.  The stylus comes in handy for the typing as well

I use the standard chrome browser on the 10.1 and 8 inch tabs but they're only wifi so to use online I use the home network but if I needed to the mobile phone could be set as a wifi hotspot to go on line. But I have to be desperate to do all that while on the road so I wait until I get home or where I'm going and use the laptop

[Biggles]

Like folk say, browsing on a phone is for micro-surgeons.
I just use Alan's technique- laptop linked to internet via mobile phone portable hotspot wifi.
That way youse get your daily Quote while I'm travelling, albeit at the evening stop.

[jf3000]

Thank you Wombattle - Any relation to a Womble?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztv-pXldJ5Q

I am actually surprised the site hasn't been configured in the code to detect mobile phone using php. Simple script detects the phone the outputs the user to m.oz etc then the website is displayed correctly on the phone with no squinting.

Thank you for all the input.

[Marcus]

So should I get the jerry?

No...

Would you take a jerry of fuel in a car traveling down the coast? No because there's servo's everywhere. You'll be fine mate.

You're overthinking it.

Download this if you're really worried: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/bp-site-locator/id650690359?mt=8