fastfredyb Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Mileage after the fuel gauge starts flashing??? I can't find a general number anywhere online. It would be nice to know. I've only driven a couple miles after it flashes but was wondering what others have experienced. Thanks all... Ride on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Premium Member effzee07 Posted October 27, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted October 27, 2014 Sorry I can't answer your exact question, as i have yet to get it to the flashing point...but kind of on the same topic, i can't go very far on a full tank, so i wouldn't imagine it would be very long. I have just over 300 miles, and need to fill up for the 3rd time already. (one bar left on gauge) Check out my FZ07 YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClbkk7kPsXp-lhZ_XD_aFPQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted October 27, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted October 27, 2014 I fill up when the last segment starts flashing and it takes about 2.7 gallons, which means I have about a gallon left. I think a rule of thumb would be you have as many miles left as your mpg. Of course this assumes that there is 3.7 gallons usable fuel. I expect there is some unusable fuel, so it is probably a bit less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeisan Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 It starts flashing with 1 gallon left, but as mjh937 mentions, that entire gallon is not usable (nor do most people actually get a full 3.7 gallons total in the tank when refueling). My rule of thumb is about 30 miles on F-trip, and I think that's a hair conservative. Life is good on 2 wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfredyb Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Thanks everybody, I commute and I don't want to freak out every time when I the gauge starts flashing. I've consistently heard the flashing starts when you have a gallon left and it would be safe to assume that about 25-35 miles on the highway would be good. Thanks again for the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vi5a Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 If you're the type that gets freaked out about running out of fuel, just carry extra fuel in a backpack. I do this all the time riding my Honda Grom. It only has a 1.2 gallon tank so I use an empty 2 liter bottle in my backpack when I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 When it starts to flash change up to 6th and cruise about 45/50 mph and you will do about 40 miles, a slow 40 miles is lots better than a push of any distance, second class riding is better than first class pushing any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member phyciocc Posted October 29, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted October 29, 2014 This seems to be a Yamaha feature. My old 2009 1300 vstar tourer had the same feature. When the main gauge goes empty, a "Reserve gauge" starts ( it behaves like a third trip odometer). 30 miles of reserve is a good rule of thumb, and I suspect more is possible, but why risk it? Physics Prof. Be aware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I did a Cramer run and at 155 miles (30 of which the light was flashing) I gassed up putting in 3.1 gal giving spot on 50mpg, which was exactly what the onboard computer displayed. I would dare not go further than 175 miles without my hiking boots on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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