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Has anybody had a problem with their BA running out of gas after consuming only 3.0-3.5 gallons from their 5 gallon tank? At first I had a tank vent problem which was fixed but, right at roughly 3 gallons (120-130 miles), the bike quits and I shift to reserve. BTW, I have a 2006 model. Runs perfectly otherwise.
AI removed, snorkel gone, added saddle bags and Triumph Off Road pipes!
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If you are switching to reserve at that mileage, it sounds about right to me. I think I have about a gallon of gas for reserve. Gas mileage varies greatly dependent on many factors.
BA has Freak, 160mains, 44pilots, air mix3 1/2 to 4 turns, BUBS dresser dogs. Never had more fun on any bike - 2nd bike 2008 RIIIT
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Ditto. 3 1/2 plus 1 gallon reserve.
--Tom
02 TBA; 130 mains; TBS; Nology Coils&Wires;Unifilter/opened Airbox; -AI/snorkels; -2 baffles;Progressive 440s & Springs
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I have an 06 too and that's about what I get around town... I got up to 144 on a steady motorway cruise... not blatting it just a steady 75 mph ish... Then I've been late meeting up with the Brit guys, blatted it, and got to 115 and run out. Gone on reserve should I say.
A lot is riding style, the easier you are on acceleration, the less gas used...
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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Does anyone know what the reserve rate is with the Pingle installed?.....Angelis
1200CC BIG BORE, W/WISECO PISTONS,.250 STROKED CRANK, PORTED/POLISHED HEADS AND LARGER VALVES, CUSTOM WELDED EXHUAST, DUAL 42MM MIKUNI CARBS.
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That's just about right to switch to reserve. Our tanks are 4.4 gals.
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i think with the pingle is about a gallon, and the stocker is .7
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
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Quote:
That's just about right to switch to reserve. Our tanks are 4.4 gals.
That explains everything. For some reason, I thought I had a 5 gallon tank. I'd better read the owner's manual again!  Thanx! 
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Anyway, welcome to the site Boxcar. Where are you from
Erwin
05 America
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even if the tank holds 5 gal.
you would find it difficult to force that much gas into it.
there will always be the air gap above the filler.
I would guess about .5 gal of space you could not fill.
Pete
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