Ran out of gas (petrol).

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Ran out of gas (petrol).

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The tank took 1.619 US gallons to re-fill. I filled it right to the top even tho the owners manual says not to do that. The tank spec is 1.61 gallons.

I should have paid more attention to the odometer when the last fuel bar started flashing. I think i went 28 miles after it first flashed.

The scooter started slowing down when the fuel ran low. Then complete loss of power. I was 1/4 mile from the gas station. The scooter is easy to push.
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I did that once, except I was a mile away from the closest gas station. What's worse, I thought a gas station a 1-3/4 mile away was the closest. It was a nice 30 minute walk of shame.

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I came very close when I first bought my bike. I now have one of these under my seat. Just in case :lol:
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My wife has pushed hers to its definite farthest. It coughed as we rolled into the station, and started to chug. She turned it off and coasted to the pump.
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I measured 1.65 gallons US when I ran mine empty on purpose.
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MikeP wrote:I came very close when I first bought my bike. I now have one of these under my seat. Just in case :lol:
Awesome!!! a Molotov cocktail... I want one!
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You cooking when your PCX runs out of gas? :P
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Actually it can be dual purpose. My backpacking cook stove can operate off of it too. Just in case I need an emergency coffee. :)
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These tanks are way too small. Two gallons would be good.
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These tanks are way too small. Two gallons would be good.
The specs say my 2015 tank holds 2.1 gallons. Is that not correct?
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Re: Ran out of gas (petrol).

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NMpdx13 wrote:
These tanks are way too small. Two gallons would be good.
The specs say my 2015 tank holds 2.1 gallons. Is that not correct?
Yes you have a bigger fuel capacity with your 2015 PCX among other subtle differences but Chief says he can out run you in the short race
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