Today marked 1000 miles for the diesel bike.
Fuel mileage for the second tank of fuel is 45 mpg. 8 gallons, 366 miles. IBA rules for the rally require the tank to be 80% filled with foam. That means 7 4x8x8 blocks in an 11 gallon tank. The bike was cutting out again before I refilled with fuel, but I was only able to add 8 gallons. It would seem I should have started with a 13 or 14 gallon tank, but unless someone has one of those to trade, I'll keep what I have.
I'm planning a Saddle Sore 1000 for Sunday January 28. So if anyone else riding a diesel bike wants the first recorded SS1K, you've got about 10 days to "get'r done." Route will probably be south on I95 and back.
Fuel mileage for the second tank of fuel is 45 mpg. 8 gallons, 366 miles. IBA rules for the rally require the tank to be 80% filled with foam. That means 7 4x8x8 blocks in an 11 gallon tank. The bike was cutting out again before I refilled with fuel, but I was only able to add 8 gallons. It would seem I should have started with a 13 or 14 gallon tank, but unless someone has one of those to trade, I'll keep what I have.
I'm planning a Saddle Sore 1000 for Sunday January 28. So if anyone else riding a diesel bike wants the first recorded SS1K, you've got about 10 days to "get'r done." Route will probably be south on I95 and back.
posted by Leon at 6:47 PM
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Is the foam retaining the fuel, or is the foam causing problems with the fuel pickup as it nears empty?
Congratulations on the build - I was watching quietly waiting for each new post.
Woot.
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