GTS OWNERS CLUB Forum Index GTS OWNERS CLUB
For all GTS GTV GT owners to have a chat
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Important Notice: We regret to inform you that our free phpBB forum hosting service will be discontinued by the end of June 30, 2024. If you wish to migrate to our paid hosting service, please contact billing@hostonnet.com.
How many miles

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    GTS OWNERS CLUB Forum Index -> GTS TUNING & CUSTOMISING
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
topcat



Joined: 31 Oct 2007
Posts: 13
Location: Tolworth (London)

PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:28 pm    Post subject: How many miles Reply with quote

Do people get out of a tank of petrol? My biggest gripe about the GTS is the small petrol tank which means that I have to fill up twice a week. After an accident with my old ET4 which happened after I had over filled, I now never fill up completely and I tend to fill up within a couple of miles of the orange light coming on, therefore I fill up with about 6 litres which gets me about 110 miles. I think this gives me a fuel economy of 83mpg (one imperial gallon being 4.55 litres) on my daily commute.

I presume that this means that if the tank were full, I could get about 120 miles out of it.
_________________
I could go on for hours and I probably will -
But I’d sooner put some joy back in
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
GWGTS250ie
Site Admin


Joined: 19 May 2007
Posts: 980
Location: Swimming with Endorphins !!

PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had 120 a couple of times, but on motorway do about 80/85mph more like 90/95 miles.....

best petrol tank i have had on a scooter.....
_________________
The Instigator ,
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Maver
Site Admin


Joined: 14 May 2007
Posts: 2193
Location: naaaaaarfolk we drive tractors and talk loike PIRATES

PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i find the GTs tank to be the perfect size......

i'm ready for a smoke after 100miles Laughing Laughing
_________________
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
GAVSKIN
Site Admin


Joined: 14 May 2007
Posts: 1128
Location: ON THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN

PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Laughing Laughing Laughing
_________________

NORWICH BROADSMEN S.C
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Innocenti
Big Cheese


Joined: 14 May 2007
Posts: 1205
Location: Surrey Village

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Confused yea i get about 90-100 depends on my right wrist action, you cant compare to a et4 as engines so different and remember to fill up with the nozzle facing towards the back of scooter to avoid the overflow Wink Wink
_________________
GTS OWNERS CLUB

LONDON LAMBRETTA CLUB

DARKSIDE




ITS ONLY A SCOOTER !!!!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail MSN Messenger
Bouncer
Sargeant


Joined: 24 Jun 2007
Posts: 61
Location: Edinburgh

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jeez! That's the best tip I've had all year Wink Very Happy
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Maver
Site Admin


Joined: 14 May 2007
Posts: 2193
Location: naaaaaarfolk we drive tractors and talk loike PIRATES

PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Innocenti wrote:
remember to fill up with the nozzle facing towards the back of scooter to avoid the overflow Wink Wink


.................and always stop at the first click, don't be tempted to go for another squeeze of the trigger unless you want sandwiches tasting of super unleaded Laughing Wink
_________________
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
monty9120
Guvernor


Joined: 15 Nov 2007
Posts: 861
Location: North London

PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

im after a rest after 100 miles as my arse is numb

by the time i stop my fuel guage says i still have 3/4s

the most i have had is about 160 miles when i got lost up in norfolk trying to find the poxy sainsburys that was down the road all along Laughing
_________________

GILERA NEXUS 500
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE!!!!!
NORWICH BROADSMEN SC
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
topcat



Joined: 31 Oct 2007
Posts: 13
Location: Tolworth (London)

PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Innocenti wrote:
Confused yea i get about 90-100 depends on my right wrist action, you cant compare to a et4 as engines so different and remember to fill up with the nozzle facing towards the back of scooter to avoid the overflow Wink Wink


Great tip, thanks, I filled up this morning with pretty much no overflow.
_________________
I could go on for hours and I probably will -
But I’d sooner put some joy back in
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
rainham boy
Guvernor


Joined: 20 Oct 2007
Posts: 511
Location: on the road to nowhere

PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

still trying to get the hang of filling up as i get a bit of spit back Confused
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
scootermann
troop


Joined: 08 Aug 2007
Posts: 27

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I always manage to get £7 in to it at about £1.02 per litre. The most i got out of a tank full is 124 miles. Now it's gone over the magic 600 miles the need for speed will probably see it drop off.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Innocenti
Big Cheese


Joined: 14 May 2007
Posts: 1205
Location: Surrey Village

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

andy

its all in the technique fill it up with handle straight over the top of helmet bay not fill from side or behind oooerrr if that makes sense Wink Wink and stop on 1st click Very Happy Very Happy
_________________
GTS OWNERS CLUB

LONDON LAMBRETTA CLUB

DARKSIDE




ITS ONLY A SCOOTER !!!!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail MSN Messenger
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    GTS OWNERS CLUB Forum Index -> GTS TUNING & CUSTOMISING All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group. Hosted by phpBB.BizHat.com


Start Your Own Video Sharing Site

Free Web Hosting | Free Forum Hosting | FlashWebHost.com | Image Hosting | Photo Gallery | FreeMarriage.com

Powered by PhpBBweb.com, setup your forum now!
For Support, visit Forums.BizHat.com