Oops! Sorry. Only looked at it a couple of times, but that makes perfect sense. I had wondered if it automatically switched to the fuel display when at a certain level.
Stryker Range
I was just wondering what kind of range you guys are getting out of your Stryker. For me, the LCD display switches to the 1/4 tank indicator at about 95 mi. I usually ignore that and wait for the fuel light to come on. This happens at about 130 mi. Then the LCD starts counting up to show how many miles you've gone on reserve tank. I think the farthest I've gone on that counter is 9.2 mi. So in total, my farthest on a tank was 139.2 mi.
Are you seeing similar numbers?
Are you seeing similar numbers?
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I am at 168 since last fill up and have not been easy on throttle! I am down to the E now and will not take a chance now of running out.
Just a funny side note, my friend took my bike for a ride and came back and said "what is this E off thing on your display". I looked at him, asked him if he was serious, laughed and explained E stood for empty and F is for Full.
My Stryker definately could benefit from a little bigger fuel tank - I find I have to fill it up a lot more frequently than my old V-star 1100.
And I agree the fuel gage is a bit odd. Seems like they could have used something that would be easier to decipher but hey - it's fine.
And I agree the fuel gage is a bit odd. Seems like they could have used something that would be easier to decipher but hey - it's fine.
We have the same issues with the Raider. Feel lucky. I have to fill up way before my wife does with her Stryker.
Hi all,
I was getting only about 95mpt when I first got it. I would fill it to the rim and only get 116mpt. I believe it was because the dealer insisted I use only premium fuel. The manual is vage which just says use unleaded fuel only not saying what grade. All I know is I went to 87 octane and now get not only 150mpt but better power too. Has anyone else experimented with the different octanes?
P.S. All this will surely change once I get my pipes and power commander.
I was getting only about 95mpt when I first got it. I would fill it to the rim and only get 116mpt. I believe it was because the dealer insisted I use only premium fuel. The manual is vage which just says use unleaded fuel only not saying what grade. All I know is I went to 87 octane and now get not only 150mpt but better power too. Has anyone else experimented with the different octanes?
P.S. All this will surely change once I get my pipes and power commander.
I only put premium in the Raider and Styker. I know Desiree is getting more than 95 miles on a tank.
My dealer told me not to use premium. I usually use 89 octane, sometimes 87, and get well over 40 mpg when riding on highway, not always so good in town, which I expected.
SanDiegoStryker said:If you are on one of the other displays (time, tripometer, odometer) when your fuel gauge goes to just one O (Eo F). Then it automatically switches to the fuel indicator display. This is what I was calling the 1/4 tank indication.I never got a 1/4 tank indication
It will stay on that display unless you press select to change it back (I like to have mine on the clock).
I wondered how that worked if you have the clock on. Once it gets to the last "O" it automatically changes to the fuel gage from where ever you are. Once it hits the "low fuel" idiot light it then automatically switches to a new trip odometer and then starts counting your mileage. Never got more than 1.5 miles before I filled up so I'm not sure how far it will go.
Currently I'm getting around 140 miles out of a tank.
this is very unusual....I have only heard, on any bike, to use at least 91 octaneiweldit said:My dealer told me not to use premium. I usually use 89 octane, sometimes 87, and get well over 40 mpg when riding on highway, not always so good in town, which I expected.
For the first time in 11K+ miles I tried reg gas in my bike today, and I could not tell the difference. Gas out west here is up to $415 a gallon and still going up. :-\
RSR
RSR
I know gas is expensive but I dont want to take a chance on using
that grade. Mine just had a major decarb done and now I am adding
a fuel additive as well.
that grade. Mine just had a major decarb done and now I am adding
a fuel additive as well.
a major decarb? on FI?dejablu110 said:I know gas is expensive but I dont want to take a chance on using
that grade. Mine just had a major decarb done and now I am adding
a fuel additive as well.
I only buy Chevron gas. I have 11 driving school cars and only issue Chevron cards to my instructors, never had any fuel related problems what so ever. Years ago I owned a Precision Tune Franchise, and we sold Techroline fuel system cleaner which worked the best of all. This is a additive to Chevron gas, that they have been using for years.
From the Techron press release: "...Techron additive was derived from Techroline, the additive previously used in Chevron gasolines. Techron is an even more effective mixture of compounds that fight deposits in an engine's intake system, and is added to Chevron gasolines at a higher dose than the Techroline additive. Like Techroline, Techron does not contribute to combustion chamber deposits."
yeah, clean out the carbon in the system.....decarbonize...lol
It was full of junk, thats why it was running so bad.
It was full of junk, thats why it was running so bad.
If you are buying no name gas, I would encourage you to use name brand, there really is a difference. I know I pay more for it, but it is worth it. The good gas doesn't leave behind the deposits that cause your engine's combustion chamber to build up in the first place.dejablu110 said:yeah, clean out the carbon in the system.....decarbonize...lol
It was full of junk, thats why it was running so bad.
RSR
there is no way I can just buy one brand of gas. I always get
name brand, but sometimes we take day trips that require
buying at some mom and pop places....I dont know what caused
it.....everyones talking ethanol and others are having this problem,
its like a plague.
name brand, but sometimes we take day trips that require
buying at some mom and pop places....I dont know what caused
it.....everyones talking ethanol and others are having this problem,
its like a plague.
dealer told me I'd be wasting my money on high octane, but he did say to avoid the ethanol, but its hard to find anyone who doesn't have ethanol now.
exactly.....our bikes came with a sticker that said...91 only
"our bikes"?
Are you talking about your Raider or about Strykers? Going off of this article:
http://www.roadbikemag.com/home/2011-star-stryker-motorcycle-review-yamaha%E2%80%99s-new-midsized-custom-cruiser-strikes-the-right-chord/
It states:
Are you talking about your Raider or about Strykers? Going off of this article:
http://www.roadbikemag.com/home/2011-star-stryker-motorcycle-review-yamaha%E2%80%99s-new-midsized-custom-cruiser-strikes-the-right-chord/
It states:
The 4-gallon fuel tank includes a subtank under the seat. Star claims an average 40.9 mpg. Combined with the savings of using regular (86 octane or higher) gas, it won’t cost an arm and a leg to reach the estimated 160 miles of overall range.
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