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From the FAQ:
"The method that works best is to put the bike on the side stand (recommended in the manual) then put the nozzle in to where it rests on the vapor cup surrounding the nozzle. Pull the lever to about half-way and fill until it pops off. Then pull the nozzle up about half inch and repeat. Let the nozzle drain and invert the handle to eliminate any drips. Your gauge should indicate full after this procedure.
WARNING: Do not overfill the gas tank! You can cause the charcoal canister to flood which will cause all kinds of woe!"
I'm wondering how high in the LT's tank is "overfilling", to the point that charcoal canister damage is done. When I'm done refueling, should gas be above or below the vapor cup?
I'm using a modified version of the above procedure: rather than rest the pump nozzle on the vapor cup, I hold it about 1" below the vapor cup. My thinking is better safe than sorry, but I may be shorting myself of a few ounces of fuel on each fillup (and, thus shortening my range by a few miles).
"The method that works best is to put the bike on the side stand (recommended in the manual) then put the nozzle in to where it rests on the vapor cup surrounding the nozzle. Pull the lever to about half-way and fill until it pops off. Then pull the nozzle up about half inch and repeat. Let the nozzle drain and invert the handle to eliminate any drips. Your gauge should indicate full after this procedure.
WARNING: Do not overfill the gas tank! You can cause the charcoal canister to flood which will cause all kinds of woe!"
I'm wondering how high in the LT's tank is "overfilling", to the point that charcoal canister damage is done. When I'm done refueling, should gas be above or below the vapor cup?
I'm using a modified version of the above procedure: rather than rest the pump nozzle on the vapor cup, I hold it about 1" below the vapor cup. My thinking is better safe than sorry, but I may be shorting myself of a few ounces of fuel on each fillup (and, thus shortening my range by a few miles).