F800 GS Adventure

[PackMule]

Mike!


VFR is soon to be departed for a new toy... (it was a good run)

[Bucko]

Originally Posted by Solace

As the owner of an F800S for a year and almost 23k miles, the fuel tank and cap placement is one of the great features. I don't have to unstrap and restrap my tankbag every time I stop for gas. Awesome.

+1 on the filler location. No need to move tank bag (if you can fit one on the GS8), no gas in your lap or dripping on the hot engine in an overfill, and it's easy to park on the sidestand for fueling. Just gotta remember which side of the pump to sidle up to!

[RaY YreKa]

Originally Posted by Solace

As the owner of an F800S for a year and almost 23k miles, the fuel tank and cap placement is one of the great features. I don't have to unstrap and restrap my tankbag every time I stop for gas. Awesome.

Since my fuel economy is very high (63mpg in interstate cruizing) the net range per tank is still over 200 miles.

I would guess the F800GS can deliver similar results.

This month's issue of BIKE has a fuel consumption challenge for their long-term test fleet. The 800GS walked it, with something like 225 or 240 miles on one tank (I can't remember the exact figure).

[Marvin the Martian]

Originally Posted by Solace

As the owner of an F800S for a year and almost 23k miles, the fuel tank and cap placement is one of the great features. I don't have to unstrap and restrap my tankbag every time I stop for gas. Awesome.

Since my fuel economy is very high (63mpg in interstate cruizing) the net range per tank is still over 200 miles.

I would guess the F800GS can deliver similar results.

I agree on the placement being handy for not unpacking to refuel, although the low side high side issue is at odds. Like I said on the center stand is the way I always fuel up, and based on that I'd prefer the dismount side be the the pump side.

[PackMule]

Originally Posted by Marvin the Martian

I agree on the placement being handy for not unpacking to refuel, although the low side high side issue is at odds. Like I said on the center stand is the way I always fuel up, and based on that I'd prefer the dismount side be the the pump side.

Learning new tricks is tough, huh?



Why'd you fuel other bikes on the center stand? Because of the top-center mounted fuel filler. Why heave a bike onto the stand if you don't have to? Put the GS on the sidestand, and still fill to capacity.


Sounds good in my book.

[WarLlama]

What happens when you have panniers on it? Refueling could be tricky then.

[Marvin the Martian]

Originally Posted by PackMule

Learning new tricks is tough, huh?



Why'd you fuel other bikes on the center stand? Because of the top-center mounted fuel filler. Why heave a bike onto the stand if you don't have to? Put the GS on the sidestand, and still fill to capacity.


Sounds good in my book.

No because I like to park my motorcycle on the center stand thats why had one installed. My gas fills include chain lube, oil level, and tire inspection. Motorcycles I have ridden without center stands piss me off.

[earthroamer]

Originally Posted by WarLlama

What happens when you have panniers on it? Refueling could be tricky then.

Depends on the panniers.

[Uriel]

Originally Posted by ray_rev

This month's issue of BIKE has a fuel consumption challenge for their long-term test fleet. The 800GS walked it, with something like 225 or 240 miles on one tank (I can't remember the exact figure).

I believe it was 270 and he said if he hadn't picked up the pace at the end to beat the others, he reckons he could have gotten 300 from it.

[Wildman]

Originally Posted by Uriel

I believe it was 270 and he said if he hadn't picked up the pace at the end to beat the others, he reckons he could have gotten 300 from it.

"Bike's" conclusion:

"I have 225 miles on the clock and a claimed 73 miles left in the tank. With a less enthusiastic last stint I could have got 300 miles out of the 16.5 litre tank. That'd be over 80mp(British)g Incredible."

[easyman05]

Originally Posted by Wildman

"Bike's" conclusion:

"I have 225 miles on the clock and a claimed 73 miles left in the tank. With a less enthusiastic last stint I could have got 300 miles out of the 16.5 litre tank. That'd be over 80mp(British)g Incredible."

I do not believe it. He should ride till the empty to be exact. My wife's F800ST has the same engine and tank and plastic panels, which gives more dynamic shape and allows to save fuel, is unable to do 300 miles. 300 km - maybe.

[Marvin the Martian]

Originally Posted by easyman05

I do not believe it. He should ride till the empty to be exact. My wife's F800ST has the same engine and tank and plastic panels, which gives more dynamic shape and allows to save fuel, is unable to do 300 miles. 300 km - maybe.

I agree those numbers net about 70 miles/usg which seems pretty high, not impossible but very high. The DL650 has is 150cc smaller and won't net much more than 60 miles/usg

[Wildman]

Originally Posted by easyman05

I do not believe it. He should ride till the empty to be exact. My wife's F800ST has the same engine and tank and plastic panels, which gives more dynamic shape and allows to save fuel, is unable to do 300 miles. 300 km - maybe.

Whatever.

[SS in Vzla.]

Originally Posted by WarLlama

What happens when you have panniers on it? Refueling could be tricky then.

The "under the seat tank" is nothing new.
The F650GS/Dakar have had it since the year 2000.
People like Worldrider have been riding these bikes hard without any problems (from the tank).
It's just something different when compared to most bikes and IMHO a good thing that keeps the CG down.
I've ridden several Single Cylinder F650GS (with and without panniers) and never had problems filling the tank. The correct way to do it (on this type of bikes) is on the side stand... You can always roll the bike a couple of yards after refueling, put her on the center stand and then go about lubbing the chain.