Fuel reserve/shut off?

[speedknot]

Hi all.  Kinda new to the Duc Monster.  I noticed that there is no fuel shut off/reserve switch.  Does anyone know how many miles I have left when the low fuel light goes on?  Also, is it common for you guys to put an aftermarket fuel shut off switch on the bike?

[DoubleEagle]

I would say it would depend on how you are operating you bike and what model and year.

A general rule for me if I'm not riding like a bat out of hell ( which I often do ) is on my old S4Rs would be 20 miles at best.

Just the other day I was on my 1098 R and riding very aggressively and I happened to notice the low fuel light was glowing.

I immediately headed for a town for gas.

It had been 100 miles since my last fill up so I wasn't taking any chances since I was out in the " hills ."

Luckily I found a gas station in 15 miles. Whew.....

Dolph     

[Popeye the Sailor]

Don't trust the light-the way you find out it's not working leaves you pushing the bike.

Get used to resetting the trip odometer with every fill up.

[lazylightnin717]

Yup. 100 miles is all I go before filling up. I learned my lesson twice and that was all I needed.

[The Bearded Duc]

I have an '01 750 as well. It depends on the type of riding your doing. There is no reserve petcock so, like Mr. I said, reset your trip odometer at every fill up and just keep an eye on it.

Most of the week I commute and dilly dally around the city. I usually get about 140-150 to the tank, as soon as the light comes on I hit the petrol station.

I do longer runs and canyons about 3-4 times a week. On those days I see 180 and higher. I try to keep a closer eye on the odometer as there may not be a gas station for more than 20 miles or so.

If you're not pinning the throttle on every take off and your machine is in good running order you should see somewhere around the same milage. The carbie tanks hold slightly more fuel than the newer models so that helps, 4.3 gallons IIRC.

[Howie]

The light on your 750 will (assuming it works) go on when there is a little more than half a gallon in the tank.  As others said, your trip meter is your friend. 

[MendoDave]

I have an '01 750 as well. It depends on the type of riding your doing. There is no reserve petcock so, like Mr. I said, reset your trip odometer at every fill up and just keep an eye on it.

Most of the week I commute and dilly dally around the city. I usually get about 140-150 to the tank, as soon as the light comes on I hit the petrol station.

I do longer runs and canyons about 3-4 times a week. On those days I see 180 and higher. I try to keep a closer eye on the odometer as there may not be a gas station for more than 20 miles or so.

If you're not pinning the throttle on every take off and your machine is in good running order you should see somewhere around the same milage. The carbie tanks hold slightly more fuel than the newer models so that helps, 4.3 gallons IIRC.

Pretty much the same thing for me and My 750.