One thing I always do when I get a new quad is fill the tank up and go on a long ride to see how far it goes before it starts sputtering as the gas bottoms out. I got 90 miles out of my tank (4.5 gallons on my Outlander Max XTP 650) before it started sputtering. So, I figure I can go about 80 miles safely in just about any condition. I haven't found a gauge on any machine that is really accurate. Of course, I tested it on a 122 mile round trip up in Northern Maine. Just as it ran out a couple of huge raindrops whacked down on the quad. Was able to get two gallons in and start our last 8 mile run back to the rental cabins when it opened up. Soaked again...

 

90 miles on 4.5 gal. with a 60 horsepower quad is pretty amazing. I picked up a couple of 2 gal. gas cans and I'm going try your method.

 

If you can swing it the flat packs from Rotopax.com are great gas cans. I've had mine for years and they're still standing up to the New England trails that are abusive on a quad.

 

Sorry about hijacking your thread, Specta...

 

I try not to check it much - I hate crying.

I probably average 14-15 and have seen 17 - I think they like fuel.

Yep - a lot on steep hills.

 

when did you hijack it??

 

14 or 15 isn't so bad in my mind. Just trying to get a ball park idea for when the engine loosens up. BTW, I noticed that Doug's Suzuki lost it's sway bar on youtube.

 

yep it's history and he had a great helper too LOL

 

I did pick up a new passenger

 

Well, she certainly made the picture more palatable.

New girlfriend or one of your daughters?