EOM 2015 - Lewisburg, WV - 25-27 September 2015

[LKLD]

This morning I was checking the weather for Lewisburg, and it showed overnight low 40's for the next 2 days. It would appear thermal liners will be in order. We're looking forward to some cooler weather!

 

[beemerdons]

Full service done on BMW M3 with Stage III chip installed, plus new Bilstein shocks/struts so I can keep up with "Der Hoon": Herr Petey, in the twisties!

 

[creg-ny-baa]

Gotta have my bike all clean and sparkly or it doesn't feel like it rides right.

I know, Right?! That's what I keep saying. Nobody believes me.

I know my car drives better clean...

 

[TomInPA]

Full service done on BMW M3 with Stage III chip installed, plus new Bilstein shocks/struts so I can keep up with "Der Hoon": Herr Petey, in the twisties!

I hope there is a water crossing somewhere. That should be interesting.

 

[extrememarine]

Updated Guest Map.

 

[majicmaker]

Thanks, Wayne. Wow! That one lonely dot in San Fransisco must be Tyler. Other than Bugntr, no one would be crazy enough to make that long of a journey. I Salute both of you crazy people. That's what we call: Cojones Grandes!!

 

[Mike Aldea]

How far can you all go on a tank of gas when riding on the interstate? I'm trying to figure my gas stops on my way down to Georgia this week.

 

[LKLD]

I'd figure 250, as an average, as there can be many variables involved between different riding styles, loads, etc..

 

[ionbeam]

How far can you all go on a tank of gas when riding on the interstate? I'm trying to figure my gas stops on my way down to Georgia this week.

How long will you be sitting in stopped traffic on the interstate?

Fill to the bottom of the 'strainer'. 6.6 gallons; 40 mpg worst case. 264 miles to flame out. Repeat, repeat. If you are the real nervous type look for gas at 160 miles. If you have a bit more courage but still want to have a bit of reserve for error look for gas at 220 miles. If you are the adventurous type, carry a small can and ride 'er until you coast to a stop

 

[El Toro Joe]

I'd probably start looking for gas around 220-230. At that mileage, you should still have at least 1 gallon left.

 

[LKLD]

Just one more reason for the Gen III.



My overall average is 45.5mpg, and I don't baby it either.

 

[majicmaker]

Easy answer. When your fuel indicator stops counting down and starts counting up, you have about 60 miles before you'll be walking on the interstate looking for gas and a red plastic jug.

 

[Mike Aldea]

After riding the Super Tanker a.k.a. Concours for so many years I still get confused as to how far I can push the FJR. I just haven't ridden it enough using its full range for it to get ingrained or know my average MPG on the highway. Too often when I've been riding with others I end up buying fuel early because they think they need to stop. Most people seem to be very nervous about riding very far on reserve.

The one disadvantage of having a Power Commander is it makes the MPG reading on the instrument panel wildy optimistic. I wonder if I got the ECU reflashed if I could eliminate the need for the Power Commander and still have a motor that runs as well as it does now?

I guess I'll figure about 260 miles is the point to start getting anxious if fuel is not readily available.

Btw, it is interesting to note that you can rely on the help of passing strangers in Iowa and Nebraska when they see you have run out of fuel. It will never happen in NJ.

 

[extrememarine]

My opinion - so many variables in this question that you need to track the MPG on your bike over time, calculate it out (do not go by the dash computer - especially since you mentioned there's a power commander in the mix). I have a worksheet where I tracked MPG; I had columns calculating max range based on using 5 gals, 6 gals, and 6.5 gals. On my bike, 38mph planning average for twisties, 42 mpg planning average for highway.

On my Gen 1, I coasted into a fuel station once. Once was too close, so I'm on the side of filling up well before I need to just in case...

After riding the Super Tanker a.k.a. Concours for so many years I still get confused as to how far I can push the FJR. I just haven't ridden it enough using its full range for it to get ingrained or know my average MPG on the highway. Too often when I've been riding with others I end up buying fuel early because they think they need to stop. Most people seem to be very nervous about riding very far on reserve.
The one disadvantage of having a Power Commander is it makes the MPG reading on the instrument panel wildy optimistic. I wonder if I got the ECU reflashed if I could eliminate the need for the Power Commander and still have a motor that runs as well as it does now?

I guess I'll figure about 260 miles is the point to start getting anxious if fuel is not readily available.

Btw, it is interesting to note that you can rely on the help of passing strangers in Iowa and Nebraska when they see you have run out of fuel. It will never happen in NJ.

 

[08FJR4ME]

My mileage actually goes down quite a bit on the highway. I am usually running 85+ sometimes triple digits 2up. When the reserve starts flashing it's time to start looking for gas. I know I could most likely push another 60 miles at that point.

Dave

 

[huron52]

With my fuel cell I have done 750 kilometers. Last time coming back from TN I had to stop once to fill .

 

[Blind Squirrel]

With my fuel cell I have done 750 kilometers. Last time coming back from TN I had to stop once to fill .

750 kilometers. Isn't that like 80 miles?

 

[Frushlorton]

Better late than not at all. Hotel reserved and registered!

 

[Tyler]

Thanks, Wayne. Wow! That one lonely dot in San Fransisco must be Tyler. Other than Bugntr, no one would be crazy enough to make that long of a journey. I Salute both of you crazy people. That's what we call: Cojones Grandes!!

Yeah that's me... buncha weenies otherwise out here in CA... even if I have to fly & rent, I'm gonna do it, by golly!

 

[majicmaker]

Thanks, Wayne. Wow! That one lonely dot in San Fransisco must be Tyler. Other than Bugntr, no one would be crazy enough to make that long of a journey. I Salute both of you crazy people. That's what we call: Cojones Grandes!!

Yeah that's me... buncha weenies otherwise out here in CA... even if I have to fly & rent, I'm gonna do it, by golly!

This is going to be fun! The bike is ready, So am I!