Two fuel tank questions

[aborchers7459]

All - Two questions on fuel tanks:

1. How many miles do you feel comfortable going after the fuel gauge start flashing? I've never run out of gas, so I'm wondering.

2. Does anyone know if the gas tank from the new 2015 PCX150 will fit in a 2013 or earlier PCX150? I love my bike, but I'd rather not have to gas it so often. I'm curious because an extra 1/2 gallon would be a great step forwards.

Regards - Andy

[homie]

I ran a 2015PCX 30 miles beyond the flashing and still had gas so I don't think anyone knows. Warned not to run it dry by my mechanic and gave up the quest.

[iceman]

My 2015 PCX 125 seems to have lots in reserve past the flashing marker, say 20+ miles, but I've only done that once and more due to wanting to reach a certain station and near to quite a few filling stations anyway. Now once the single bar comes on I usually fill-up on my way to work or when I arrive home (1/2 mile to station). Not worth the risk running dry and not good after time has passed and crap may be at the bottom of the tank.

Even after 10 miles riding on a flashing indicator, I only managed to put about 7.5L in (almost to the brim) and the tank is supposed to be 8L.

I believe the tanks are not interchangeable, but I would imagine it would be a tough job to do, even if possible.

[wojtek_pl]

I think I found in user manual that reserve for 2014/2015 model (the one with LEDs and bigger fuel tank) is 1 or 1.1 liter.

[iceman]

With 140mpg (yes, I know, ridiculous for 30-40mph city driving) I get 230 miles with some reserve left on a full tank.