Why does a Harley have 2 gas caps?
So, you had two tanks, one for oil and one for gas. It evolved to two gas tanks when contained oil systems became the norm (maybe because two small gas tanks were easier to manufacture than one big one?). Now, it’s purely a styling and heritage exercise.
How does the reserve tank work on a Harley?
When you set the petcock to “On” and start riding the fuel from the tank will be used until it reaches the top of the “Main” tube. At that point the bike will start to stumble and misfire. You then turn the petcock to “Reserve” and the engine will now get the fuel from the “Reserve” tube.
How many gallons of gas does a Harley Softail hold?
Harley-Davidson Softail Standard: 3.5 gal.
Should I put premium gas in my Harley?
Harley-Davidson advises owners of all fuel-injected models to use premium unleaded gasoline. Generally speaking, if your motorcycle is equipped with a high compression engine, you should run high octane gasoline.
What happens if you put regular gas in a Harley?
Gasoline contains octane, which is a chemical that prevents the premature combustion of engine fuel. Harley-Davidson advises owners to use only premium fuel for their motorcycles. When this happens, the engine will run rough and may suffer extensive damage.
How many miles are motorcycles good for?
For small sports bikes, 20,000 to 30,000 is on the high side. For larger bikes, 50,000 miles and up is considered high motorcycle mileage. But before you write off any models, consider that a properly maintained bike can last well past 100,000 miles!
What is the top speed of a 2008 GSXR 600?
- Model: GSX-R.
- Model: GSX.
- Engine: 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve.
- Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh with chain final drive.
- Energy: Fuel Injection.
- Displacement: 599cc L.
- Top Speed: 170 mph.
- Price: 9,399.
How fast is a 600 GSXR?
155 mph