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DarkAero · 11-12-2012, 12:27 AM

Need some good advice. Twice now my 07 Aero has acted like its out of fuel. Both times it happened about 100 miles into a tank of fuel. Pulled over, flipped it to reserve, bike fires right up. Go to the gas station and it only takes 2.7 gallons which means I have a gallon left. After I fill it up, flip it back to main tank, it fires up and rides fine. Also, after I got to the gas station I shut it down, flipp

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DarkAero · 11-12-2012, 12:31 AM

Flipped it back to main before I put fuel in and it fired right up. When it first happened it wouldn't start until I switched to reserve. But after riding a couple miles it worked on the main tank. I haves owned the bike for 2 weeks and am very green at doing my own wrenching. What should I start checking first?

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04LowShadow · 11-12-2012, 06:36 AM

Thats how many gal's I use and I get 117 miles before switching to res. Yours seems a little low but not to be alarmed. Just sounds like you not getting very good MPG.

dernp · 11-12-2012, 07:12 AM

When you removed the gas cap, did it release pressure. Wondering if it mght be a clogged vent.

verdeva · 11-12-2012, 08:31 AM

Sometimes fuel pumps can get weak and refuse to empty the tank. When my pump failed this way, it would run great until about 89 miles, then if I ran it hard it would sputter out, but it would still run. There is a flow test to see if your pump is working correctly.

laughinglion · 11-12-2012, 10:36 AM

Same is happening to me. I am also getting what I think is terrible mpg. I do all stop and go driving and refill when I get to 100 miles.

DarkAero · 11-12-2012, 10:46 AM

I would agree with you about the MPG except there is still a gallon in left in the tank when I fill up. Does that happen to you also?

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DarkAero · 11-12-2012, 10:49 AM

I will pop the cap if it happens again and see if it fires up after that. How do you fix a clogged vent? Sounds like I news to have ny fuel pump flow tested as well. Thanks for the advice on that.

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DarkAero · 11-12-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laughinglion

Same is happening to me. I am also getting what I think is terrible mpg. I do all stop and go driving and refill when I get to 100 miles.

All my driving is stop and go also

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DarkAero · 11-12-2012, 10:54 AM

I should also mention that I have only had the bike for 2 weeks and it only had 1641 miles on it when I bought it.

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11-12-2012, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
DarkAero Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 308	Fuel issue? Need some good advice. Twice now my 07 Aero has acted like its out of fuel. Both times it happened about 100 miles into a tank of fuel. Pulled over, flipped it to reserve, bike fires right up. Go to the gas station and it only takes 2.7 gallons which means I have a gallon left. After I fill it up, flip it back to main tank, it fires up and rides fine. Also, after I got to the gas station I shut it down, flipp Sent from my PC36100 using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ 07 Aero 750 Mustang seat M/C Enterprises floorboards Heel/toe shifter

11-12-2012, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
DarkAero Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 308	Flipped it back to main before I put fuel in and it fired right up. When it first happened it wouldn't start until I switched to reserve. But after riding a couple miles it worked on the main tank. I haves owned the bike for 2 weeks and am very green at doing my own wrenching. What should I start checking first? Sent from my PC36100 using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ 07 Aero 750 Mustang seat M/C Enterprises floorboards Heel/toe shifter

11-12-2012, 06:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
04LowShadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 320	Thats how many gal's I use and I get 117 miles before switching to res. Yours seems a little low but not to be alarmed. Just sounds like you not getting very good MPG. __________________ 04 Aero 750 Cobra HP Pro Exhaust,Wrapped De-snorkeled,K&N AF, Dyno Jet JK Blue Collar Bobbers 31" Drag bars and Risers, Avon Grips,Baron Tach Goodrich Braided SS/Black Teflon front brake line, EBC HH Front brakes/EBC Rear shoes ScootMods 4" Control Extensions ScootWorks Front/Rear 1.5 Lowering Kit Shaved Stock Seat (Self made) Flush Mount Tag (Self made) Last edited by 04LowShadow; 11-12-2012 at 06:38 AM.

11-12-2012, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
verdeva Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brier, WA Posts: 553	Sometimes fuel pumps can get weak and refuse to empty the tank. When my pump failed this way, it would run great until about 89 miles, then if I ran it hard it would sputter out, but it would still run. There is a flow test to see if your pump is working correctly. __________________ 01 Sabre Dave 08 V-Star 1300T Sarah

11-12-2012, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
DarkAero Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 308	I would agree with you about the MPG except there is still a gallon in left in the tank when I fill up. Does that happen to you also? Sent from my PC36100 using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ 07 Aero 750 Mustang seat M/C Enterprises floorboards Heel/toe shifter

11-12-2012, 10:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
DarkAero Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 308	I will pop the cap if it happens again and see if it fires up after that. How do you fix a clogged vent? Sounds like I news to have ny fuel pump flow tested as well. Thanks for the advice on that. Sent from my PC36100 using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ 07 Aero 750 Mustang seat M/C Enterprises floorboards Heel/toe shifter

11-12-2012, 10:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
DarkAero Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 308	I should also mention that I have only had the bike for 2 weeks and it only had 1641 miles on it when I bought it. Sent from my PC36100 using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ 07 Aero 750 Mustang seat M/C Enterprises floorboards Heel/toe shifter

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