Something I always do with bikes with a reserve tap is check to see what the reserve actually holds. My standard Vincent tank holds 2.75 litres on the offside, so I usually run on the left tap (which is a 1/4" bore mini ball-valve gas tap). This should leave a reserve good for about 30 miles at moderate (45 mph say) speed. In fact it is good for about 8 or 9 miles, which with rural filling stations shutting down left, right and centre is virtually useless. The sign at he start of the Lecht road from Grantoun-on-Spey to Ballater says "next services 47 miles, not 24 hours". The Lecht is a LONG way from nowhere.
Obviously static and dynamic capacities differ...
My impression from conversations overheard is that on a Vin "switching to reserve" is a triumph of hope over expectation, but does anyone care to comment either way?
I now have a 5 gallon tank, which largely solves the problem, but I'll make a static check in the next day or so, and post the information.
Obviously static and dynamic capacities differ...
My impression from conversations overheard is that on a Vin "switching to reserve" is a triumph of hope over expectation, but does anyone care to comment either way?
I now have a 5 gallon tank, which largely solves the problem, but I'll make a static check in the next day or so, and post the information.