How does everyone measure how much fuel is in their gas tank?

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 1:16am
I like to do trail riding and I always get nervous about running out of gas. Sometimes I see a trail I would like to explore but turn back because I'm afraid there is not enough gas in the tank.

My tank is dark black so I am unable to see the gas level.

Is there a level tool or something on the market?

Also, I have this thing about running the bike out of fuel after each ride. I don't like to store gasoline in my garage.
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I thought all black was dark ?
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I set my kxf 450 up for woods riding until I'm clear to ride MX again. I bought an acerbis 3 1/2 gallon tank for that same reason. Its almost 2x stock ,and doesn't look too terrible. Im switching everything back in March. Im gonna ebay it. It was like 300 bucks I think, which was steep. I cant really remember I gotta check motosport outlet where I bought it.

I usually open the cap and shake the bike. haha
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Bic lighter to see inside better
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MXR wrote:
Bic lighter to see inside better
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I am so in tune with my machine that when I jump I can sense the weight and calculate how many oz of fuel I have left. I can also FEEL when the tranny oil is low. Thanks for asking, and have great day.
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todder wrote:
I am so in tune with my machine that when I jump I can sense the weight and calculate how many oz of fuel I have...
I am so in tune with my machine that when I jump I can sense the weight and calculate how many oz of fuel I have left. I can also FEEL when the tranny oil is low. Thanks for asking, and have great day.
Think before you SUBMIT.

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coronadelmarmx 1/10/2009 2:55pm
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I stick my weenie in there. When it doesn't burn anymore, time for a fill up
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coronadelmarmx wrote:
I stick my weenie in there. When it doesn't burn anymore, time for a fill up
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MXR wrote:
Bic lighter to see inside better
To classic for a dumb thread. haha
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On a stock tank you should be able to go 30 miles or so give or take. That only helps if you know how long the trail is or you have an odo or computer.
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coronadelmarmx wrote:
I stick my weenie in there. When it doesn't burn anymore, time for a fill up
I wish i could use that as a gauge, i could overflow my tank and still not feel the burn !!!
trick121 " think before you SUBMIT ! "
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coronadelmarmx wrote:
I stick my weenie in there. When it doesn't burn anymore, time for a fill up
twoslow wrote:
I wish i could use that as a gauge, i could overflow my tank and still not feel the burn !!! trick121 " think before you...
I wish i could use that as a gauge, i could overflow my tank and still not feel the burn !!!
trick121 " think before you SUBMIT ! "
I think clearly...bra
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coronadelmarmx wrote:
I stick my weenie in there. When it doesn't burn anymore, time for a fill up
So your bike is always nearly full.
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coronadelmarmx wrote:
I stick my weenie in there. When it doesn't burn anymore, time for a fill up
twoslow wrote:
I wish i could use that as a gauge, i could overflow my tank and still not feel the burn !!! trick121 " think before you...
I wish i could use that as a gauge, i could overflow my tank and still not feel the burn !!!
trick121 " think before you SUBMIT ! "
trick121 wrote:
I think clearly...bra
i was just saving you the trouble of posting mr. hall monitor !!!
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Never thought I would say this...where is MOD EngineIceDave when you need him...
Clean up on isle 7...

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trick121 wrote:
Never thought I would say this...where is MOD EngineIceDave when you need him...
Clean up on isle 7...

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todder wrote:
I am so in tune with my machine that when I jump I can sense the weight and calculate how many oz of fuel I have...
I am so in tune with my machine that when I jump I can sense the weight and calculate how many oz of fuel I have left. I can also FEEL when the tranny oil is low. Thanks for asking, and have great day.
man todder,you r the man!!! i wish i could do that.....lol..
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Racer92 wrote:
[img]http://www.meikathon.net/roflmao/facepalm.jpg[/img]
now I'm worried when folks don't get sarcasm...the board is definitely lost.
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coronadelmarmx wrote:
I stick my weenie in there. When it doesn't burn anymore, time for a fill up
this coming from a grown man living in a up scale city like corona del mar....
something a 10 year old boy would say...omg
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Racer92 wrote:
[img]http://www.meikathon.net/roflmao/facepalm.jpg[/img]
txmxer wrote:
now I'm worried when folks don't get sarcasm...the board is definitely lost.
board got lost when it went VITALMX.com

but it needed to go VITALMX.com or go bankrupt

still dont have an answer how to check my fuel level...bra
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I fill my camelback up with extra gas. Actually I have a 3.5 gallon clear tank as well. Get ya one.
minidad160 1/10/2009 3:36pm
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Don't worry about it just put extra gas in a water bottle in you pack and you should be fine. And if you do run out of gas think of all the stories you and your buddy's can talk about. And that weenie thing it doesn't work . Plus it looks funny when other riders come over the hill.
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minidad160 wrote:
Don't worry about it just put extra gas in a water bottle in you pack and you should be fine. And if you do run out...
Don't worry about it just put extra gas in a water bottle in you pack and you should be fine. And if you do run out of gas think of all the stories you and your buddy's can talk about. And that weenie thing it doesn't work . Plus it looks funny when other riders come over the hill.
now you got your answer and a hilarious post !!! LOL
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minidad160 wrote:
Don't worry about it just put extra gas in a water bottle in you pack and you should be fine. And if you do run out...
Don't worry about it just put extra gas in a water bottle in you pack and you should be fine. And if you do run out of gas think of all the stories you and your buddy's can talk about. And that weenie thing it doesn't work . Plus it looks funny when other riders come over the hill.
Thanks minidad...good idea...I will put a bottle in my back pack...thank you



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trick121 wrote:
Think before you SUBMIT.

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Think before you SUBMIT.

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is your sumitter on automatic?

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Bic lighter to see inside better
lol!!!!!!

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