Expected Mileage and low fuel light

[Guest chong-chong]

I'm heading up to Laguna Seca this weekend for the annual Superbike races on my new Le Mans. This will be its first big trip. I'm a little concerned about the range and the low fuel light. What is the approx. range of the Le Mans once the low fuel light goes on? I'm asking because I think I remember reading some posts stating that once the light goes on, you better find a gas station quik!

 

Just a note: After breaking in my bike, I had Ferracci pipes, a Stucci crossover, and a power commander installed and then dynoed, and WOW what a difference! It's a different bike! I highly reccomend doing these mods if you're thinking about it.

[Lex]

If it helps at all my bike went on the reserve light at 150 miles today (about normal, 35 MPG) and was still running fine at 175 miles when I got gas. I understand the bike has at least 4 liters (over a gallon) of useful gas left plus Al's favorite 1/2 gallon over on the right side and not available to the engine.

 

I have the PCIII and Stucchi X-pipe, otherwise stock.

 

Lex

[Mike Stewart]

What year Lemans do you have? On my 2003 Rosso, the fuel light comes on at 120 miles. I have calculated 32 to 33 mpgs. My 00 Sport does mucho better, around 160 till the light comes on!

 

Mike

[al_roethlisberger]

I think it just depends on "state of tune", how "broken-in" the engine is, the type of riding... etc.

 

My light usually comes on at 120-140 miles on my 2002, and then I seem to have about 40 miles left.

 

However, I was getting almost 43-45mpg on a long trip last Spring, mostly highway riding.

 

So it just depends.

 

I think I get around 30mpg in town/twisties though.

 

al

[Guest Le Man]

Just to add another..I just finished a 2k plus trip on my stock '03

Le Mans. Fuel light starts to show up about 140 miles..I make sure I stop for

fuel no later than 180 miles. Highway driving..75 mph.

 

Mike