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Happy new year

1/1/2010

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When I fitted the new tank (see pics) I also fitted a new locking petcock.  I have found that when the fuel runs low and I have to switch to reserve the engine runs roughly for a while as if starved of fuel.  After 3 or 4 minutes the engine runs normally again.  I am not sure why this happens.  At the moment I am getting approximately 320km before reserve.  I will have to carry a litre of petrol and test how far I get on reserve, worthwhile knowing I reckon particularly in for a long trip.

I have done some research in to helmet cams as I wish to video the WA 2010 ride.  I will post my research soon.
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    Came off the production line in October 1994 and was first registered in Australia in 1995. When I bought the motorcycle in July 2008 there was 22430 km on the odometer. I have added approximately 15000 km as of December 2009. I have around a 40km commute which I complete most days on my motorcycle.  It is a great motorcycle!

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  • Home
  • Trip planner
    • Bungendore (Orbost) 2010
    • Western Australia 2010
    • A long ride >
      • Motorcycle Preparation - Don's thoughts
      • All good ideas from Brett
      • What to take - Mike's meticulous planning
      • Pete Snidal's view
      • Tips for Long Distance Touring - insights from Jeff
    • Things to do to my motorcycle
    • Planning links
    • Back roads - useful maps to stay off the highways >
      • Beechworth and beyond
      • Bruthen and beyond
  • Rides
    • Bungendore 2009
    • Culgoa 2009
    • Tasmania 2013
    • Thorpdale Ramble 2014
  • Progress Pictures
    • August 2008 - October 2009
    • November - December 2009
  • Maintenance
  • My motorcycles
  • Contact