range with clarke tank

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Old 08-21-2007, 08:42 PM
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Took a 5 hourride with my new clark tank. I rode with a xr650 with a 4 gallon clarke tank and we had the same range. Since the xr uses more fuel we were near empty at the same time.

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Old 08-21-2007, 08:50 PM
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Default RE: range with clarke tank

Interesting. Could it be that he used more fuel because he's a big guy like me? J/K
 
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Old 08-22-2007, 12:12 AM
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So how far did you go?
 
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Old 08-22-2007, 12:58 AM
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Psssst! Dmar, how many miles did you go?
 
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Old 08-22-2007, 02:54 AM
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I don't know the exact miles, I would say about 90 miles. I didn't hit the reserve yet, but I was close. The fuel level was very low.
 
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Old 08-22-2007, 12:01 PM
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Well, Dmar,

Excuse me for this very Iowaesche response, but that is **** poor range. 90 miles is no better than stock, so I'd sayyour guess is off by quite a bit.

My apologies for being rude, but if you don't keep accurated track of your mileage, the information is absolutely worthless. What is "I went just as far as an XR650 with a 4+gal tank supposed to tell us? [:'(]
 
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Old 08-22-2007, 12:24 PM
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I don't think he is off by much. I only get 60-70 miles on the stock tank off road. How you ride is everything when it comes to fuel mileage.
 
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Old 08-22-2007, 12:46 PM
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I can get 75-80on road but have run out at 55 off road. (nor including reserve) on the stock tank.
 
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Old 08-22-2007, 02:21 PM
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Ooookay, I'll have to take y'all's word on that. This figures just seem a bit low to me.
 
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Old 09-22-2007, 04:02 AM
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On a ride a couple of weekends ago, I topped off the Clarke tank (before it started leaking) and rode a mix of smooth dirt rodes and rough 4x4 trails (and just a touch of pavement). Hit reserve at 105 miles and finished the ride at 110 miles. I'm not sure how gasoline was left, but I'm satisfied with the range. Now if they can just provide me with one that doesn't start leaking after a month or so of use.
 

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