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Re: [ST] Tank volume 2002 ST
- Subject: Re: [ST] Tank volume 2002 ST
- From: Gavin Lawrie <gavin.lawrie@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 19:28:17 +0000
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On 5 Jan 2005, at 18:08, Howlin' Dawg wrote:
> 02 onwards=A0models are=A0slightly more powerful, slightly lighter, =
have a=20
> smaller tank capacity and use significantly more fuel. (I've just=20
> changed from a '99 to a '04).
That's great news. I'd been reading tales here and in other forums of=20=
250 miles to tank and not coming close - beginning to believe that=20
either my riding style is heavy on fuel or my bike had a problem. I'm=20=
lucky to get to 200 miles on a tank... on high-speed trips I'm down to=20=
180 miles or so before I chicken out and fill up. But as at that point=20=
I typically put about 16 litres in, I guess I've got more in reserve=20
than I think. But it is reassuring to be able to blame the bike too...=20=
:)
Best regards
Gavin Lawrie
ST'03=
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On 5 Jan 2005, at 18:08, Howlin' Dawg wrote:
<excerpt><fontfamily><param>Comic Sans MS</param>02 onwards=A0models
are=A0slightly more powerful, slightly lighter, have a smaller tank
capacity and use significantly more fuel. (I've just changed from a
'99 to a '04).
</fontfamily></excerpt>
That's great news. I'd been reading tales here and in other forums of
250 miles to tank and not coming close - beginning to believe that
either my riding style is heavy on fuel or my bike had a problem. I'm
lucky to get to 200 miles on a tank... on high-speed trips I'm down to
180 miles or so before I chicken out and fill up. But as at that
point I typically put about 16 litres in, I guess I've got more in
reserve than I think. But it is reassuring to be able to blame the
bike too... :)
Best regards
Gavin Lawrie
ST'03=
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