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  • Carter Turk
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    • May 2002
    • 2281
    • Bellingham Washington
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    On fumes 1150 Kat

    I went for a short loop today on the Kat. I usually zero my trip meter at fill ups, but this time added some from a jug I had left over from a track day. Didn't fill the tank all the way up having went for a 60 mile loop last week, figured I had near a full tank - 60 miles. This day happens to be the anniversary of my last wreck 25 years ago 9/20/88.

    About 40 miles into the ride, I feel sputtering, so I switch to reserve on the Pingel, still doesn't feel ideal. Change my route to the nearest gas station. Skip the Am/Pm, head to Chevron, though lately I've been running ethanol free.

    Then I realize my gas cap key is in my other coat I'm not wearing. Hmmm what to do? I rummage thru my tank bag finding a small Swiss army knife, fussing around with it, a small Allen and some nail clippers, nothing is really working. Tried my ignition key, wiggling all around, doesn't feel long enough. This is going on for half an hour, feeling defeated I finally tilt the knife back toward the seat and it releases the cap. I thought for sure the cap was gonna win, but I persevered and it finally let go.

    When I pushed it over to the gas pump, I put in 4.872 gallons, with room for a little more but I didn't want to spill any backing up to where my gas cap was.
    GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES
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    • Brendan W
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      • Jul 2013
      • 4922
      • Wexford, Ireland
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      Rich folks problems , it's another world. Imagine having a second coat that you could afford not to wear - luxury

      For about a year and a half I had a weekly commute of 160 miles odd on the Z650 in the dead of Sunday night and way before 24 hour filling stations were invented. Fuel was always tight, so tight that it would almost never have enough in the bowls to start the following morning when I needed the extra two litres carried in the saddlebags.
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        • storm 64
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          • May 2012
          • 4586
          • Youngstown,Ohio
          #3
          Do you think you can pick a lock on a safe? Maybe we can go into business together.
          Glad you got out of your situation.
          My Motorcycles:
          22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
          22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
          82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
          81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
          79 1000e (all original)
          82 850g (all original)
          80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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            • Carter Turk
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              • May 2002
              • 2281
              • Bellingham Washington
              #4
              Originally posted by Brendan W
              Rich folks problems , it's another world. Imagine having a second coat that you could afford not to wear - luxury

              For about a year and a half I had a weekly commute of 160 miles odd on the Z650 in the dead of Sunday night and way before 24 hour filling stations were invented. Fuel was always tight, so tight that it would almost never have enough in the bowls to start the following morning when I needed the extra two litres carried in the saddlebags.
              The rich guy thing made me laugh. Said coat with key is fraying at the neck line, all front zippers are broken, and I had to drill a hole thru the main zipper to insert a paper clip for zipping on and off.

              Various movies crossed my mind regarding the safe cracking. Had I not installed my tank bag with tools before the ride, I'd probably still be stuck there.
              GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES

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                • Brendan W
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                  • Jul 2013
                  • 4922
                  • Wexford, Ireland
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Carter Turk
                  Said coat with key is fraying at the neck line, all front zippers are broken, and I had to drill a hole thru the main zipper to insert a paper clip for zipping on and off.
                  That would be the new one then
                  Had a chance to get a good deal on a paper clip on CL last week but missed out
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                  80 GS850G, 79 Z400B, 85 R100RT, 80 Z650D, 76 CB200

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                    • Charlie G
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                      • Feb 2009
                      • 6440
                      • Siskiyou county
                      #6
                      Originally posted by Brendan W
                      That would be the new one then
                      Had a chance to get a good deal on a paper clip on CL last week but missed out

                      I knew I shouldn't have bought that one, but the chrome was in such good shape. Sorry!


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