236 mile range, plus 17 on reserve for my GZ250

[Chris]

Last night I invented a cruise control for the bike. But I thought that it took too much time to release the throttle. So I took another approach and invented another one. Seems to work, but it is raining right now. When it gets dry I'll try it out. So simple I can't even tell you about it.
Also last night I used a piece of velcro to attach my GPS to the gas tank. You really cannot deal with the GPS while riding, but you can glance at it occasionally.
Also I looked at my small windshield. Really bad windshield. How much are good windshields??
Getting ready for my 300 mile (one way) trip next week.

Chris in Atlanta

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Chris

Last night I invented a cruise control for the bike.

Also last night I used a piece of velcro to attach my GPS to the gas tank.

Are you following the new posts each day? Did you see the one about my 75 cent cruise control? It can't be much simpler than that.

Over the years, I've tried to use Velcro to mount various things in/on vehicles and none lasted very long. Eventually the heat melts the adhesive and it falls off. Keep an eye on it !!

[patrick_777]

+1 on the Velcro not holding well. Unless you get some of the more expensive, industrial Velcro with the super-duty adhesive backing (look at mcmaster.com for it), it'll melt off with even the slightest heat. Also, if you stuck it to the paint, remember that clearcoat and wax is very glue resistant and can decrease the adhesion as well.

[Chris]

Easy Rider: I did not see your post on the 75 cent cruise control. What is it.
How do you put pictures along with a post like this one? I'll show you my cruise control.
I just saw the "add an image" line just below. I'll try it soon.

Big Chris in Atlanta
Retired guy riding in N Ga mountains

[Chris]

My GZ250 near Atlanta.

Chris
Lives in the woods

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Chris

Easy Rider: I did not see your post on the 75 cent cruise control. What is it.

Look here:

viewtopic.php?p=14122#p14122

[roncg41677]

Wow! I'm glad I read this post. I had never thought about the possible danger of getting gas on the engine. I haven't had a spilling issue yet while filling up, but I'll be more cautious, for sure.

[Badbob]

With all the discussion here about filling vertical vs leaning on the side stand. I'm really surprised no one has measured it. I did once but I can't remember the results.

I don't fill vertical for safety reasons. You could get a lap/crotch full of gas doing this. This in itself could be quite uncomfortable if not painful. Then for that rare occasion where there is fire involved you would be straddling a burning motorcycle with a crotch full of gasoline. This would not be good.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Badbob

This in itself could be quite uncomfortable if not painful.

Trust me, it IS! :skull:

Don't try that at home.

PS You can remove the manifold and carb from a short-block Chevy all in one piece. What you CAN'T do is lay the whole assembly in your lap......with the carb upside down!! OUCH is an understatement. :cuss:

[Shaede]

Originally Posted by Sarris

I hit reserve at about 180 miles and the bike takes 2.5 gallons to fill for 72 mpg fairly consistantly. That leaves me (theoretically) with a 1.2 gallon reserve. Must be a variation in the length of the plastic pickup tube on the petcock from spec.

I'm 6'-1" and about 280 lbs (quit laughing, :fu: I'm down 25 lbs.) and most of my driving is less than 55 mph, and most of my trips are less than 50 miles.

I also fill the tank while aboard and the bike upright.

:banana:

YOU are my hero!!! I am a short heavy female and almost gave up on this little bike today.