How to Check the Remaining Fuel in a Motorcycle?
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Methods to check the remaining fuel in a motorcycle are as follows: 1. The fuel gauge on a motorcycle: F represents a full tank, while E in the direction of the red mark indicates low fuel. However, when the fuel gauge needle points to the red mark near E, there is actually about one-third to one-quarter of the total fuel capacity remaining in the tank. 2. Reset the odometer to zero after each refueling, record the amount of fuel and the distance traveled, or download a fuel consumption calculation app to compute the fuel consumption. 3. Calculating the fuel consumption of a motorcycle is the same as calculating that of a car. Divide the amount of fuel used by the distance traveled in kilometers and then multiply by 100 to get the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers. For example, if a motorcycle travels 200 kilometers and consumes 5 liters of fuel, dividing 5 by 200 and then multiplying by 100 gives a fuel consumption of 2.5L.
I've been riding motorcycles for many years and have some practical tips for checking fuel levels. First, shake the bike body and listen to the sound of fuel sloshing to estimate the depth; this also works for older bikes without a fuel sight glass. Modern motorcycles usually come with a fuel gauge, displaying bars or percentages on the dashboard, which is straightforward and intuitive. If the warning light on the dashboard comes on, it means the fuel is running low, and you must refuel immediately. I prefer using the mileage estimation method: remember the tank capacity and average fuel consumption. For example, my bike has a 12-liter tank with a fuel consumption of 2 liters per 100 kilometers, so I should check after riding 300 kilometers. Regularly clean the fuel tank filter to prevent clogging and ensure the fuel system remains safe and reliable. For long-distance rides, carrying a small fuel canister as a backup provides peace of mind—don't risk running out of fuel and stalling on the road.