That's what I'm talking about
That's what I'm talking about
2013 Tri-Glide with a few extras
Vietnam Vet 66 / 67
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If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
OpinOnated: Pay no attention to the Harley apologists. There is a large group of riders that would be OK if Harley put wheels and a motor on a turd. If anyone complained about the smell, the apologists would call that "trivial crap" They would say, "just hold your nose and ride it. It's a Harley"
OK, I'll change my tune. ONLY 5 GALLONS!!!! I'd unload that piece of **** and get a good Honda Trike.....if they made one. They don't shake, rattle, or roll. They shift easily all the time, and never stall. With all that plastic they weigh less and are faster. Why anyone would buy an American Manufactured, American Owned motorcycle is beyond me. Everyone knows that American Designed and Manufactured motor vehicles are crap, crap, crap.
There, another 'honest' opinion.
Merry Christmas and an outstanding new year..... even though your motorcycle only holds 5 gallons instead of the advertised 6
Oh, I am truly a Harley Snob!!
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Why 3 wheels?
because 2 isn't enough and 4 is too many
We are really Steve & Vesta Brown
Her: 2014 Tri-Glide Me: 2015 Freewheeler
Vietnam Vet 1967-68 U.S. Air Force
I ran mine for a little while after the "gas tank" light came on and put 5.5 gals in mine...so does that make my tank larger or more empty...
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BTW ...I do shake my tank and can add even more...the trike is harder to get full than the Road King was...
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2015 Mysterious Red Tri Glide...
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I took the advice, and carried a gallon of gas in the trunk , and went on ride. This Icon light came on. and It showed 45 miles to empty. I rode for the 45 miles, and the numbers went to zero, followed by the letters LOW RNG. I zeroed my B mile counter and continued riding. I rode for 30 mile and the bike began to hesitate, lucky for me I was very close to a gas station, plus a had the extra gallon of gas in the trunk. I pulled in to filler up and I put 5.83 gallons of gas. the story is. Its a 6 gallon tank, and when the light come on you have approx. two gallon of gas still in the tank.
That is why everyone can only put 4 gallons of gas when the Icon turns on. After filling the tank the Reserve numbes went to 229. Now I know my trike's capacity for fuel and mileage. I hope it helps someone!!!
Glad you took the step and got that information for yourself. Just others need to be aware that that is not fact for all. For example my light comes on at .8 gallons left. I have run it dry to know that. When it says zero I am out of gas. I have put 5.9 gallons in. There is a term they use in airplanes called usable fuel. Not all fuel pump sit in the tank exactly the same. Or because of tire pressure and other factors the tank is not perfectly level as far as the fuel is concerned. There also is the fact that the gas tends to run to the rear of the tank at speed do to gravity.
Most tanks will be close to what the factory intended but the only way to be sure is to go out and give it a test as you did. These variations is what determines your usable fuel. Its there but the fuel pump can not get to it it does you little good. It is nice to know that usable fuel figure for your own trike.
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
Great explanation, thanks. I love learning this stuff about my trike! No question is dumb, IMO.
Be happy ... if your 6 gallon tank only holds 5 gallons, you must be getting better gas mileage ...
Present ride--2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Altitude
Past rides…2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport...2015 TriGlide...2009 Night Train...2008 Yamaha royal star tour deluxe...2006 Yamaha Vstar 1300...2005 Yamaha majesty...2003 Honda reflex...1991 Kawasaki 454 ltd...1985 Honda Rebel...1984 Honda Elite
I take 4,4 gallons on when the feed me light comes on
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
The light shines bright for those riders who aren't so they don't get stranded on a long stretch of road where stations are few and far between.
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4.4 gallons is the max I put in, I know hd says we get 49 mpg but the #5 foot note says other wise, this is based on 5 gallons not 6 and your riding habits I still get 55 mpg and have NOT run out of gas, My buddy a HD tech says I am riding it like an old lady, I can shift into 6th gear @ 2k RPM
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL