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TK4 said:
Running an EFI bike down to the fumes is never a good idea. The fuel acts as a coolant and lubricant for the pump inside the tank. Better to stop more often and not take the chance. Having said that, two friends ran up the Dempster Highway to Tuk the first summer it was open. Sometimes 350-400 kms between stations. They each carried extra fuel knowing that the likelihood was they wouldn't need it but knowing the alternatives were unacceptable.
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If you know you are pushing limits, you could dump in the extra fuel much earlier in the ride. That extends your range while minimizing risk of damage. When you run out though, you are well and truly (*&(*&ed. A compromise where you dump it in when the fuel light comes on and from that point ride in hypermile mode is probably a decent middle ground.
 
When I was a dirtbiking teenager I’d keep my 1L Castrol 2-cycle oil jugs and refill them with mixed fuel and toss 6 of them in a backpack to bring with me as my riding spot was a 30min ride from the house.
 
PLAN AHEAD
My V7iii Guzzi running at moderate speeds can get almost 500 kl to the tank.
My bladder needs to be emptied at about 250 kl.
I always fill the tank at the start of a trip regardless of fuel level.
The one time I did not I had to make a detour to a known station only to find it was closed because of a fire the night before!!
When I do my mapping of trips I include gas/food stops and alternates as (points of interest).
I survived touring in the US during the gas shortages of the 70s and learned to lower stress levels by having a plan.
Only had to sit in a long line once. I only used $2.50 of my $5.00 limit so the guy in the car behind me said to leave the pump (pump & pay) running and just pull away. He paid for my gas plus was able to buy another $5.00 for his Buick.
While on a trip from Edmonton Alberta to Kingston on my Suzuki GW250 I did carry a 5 litre gas can strapped to the back carrier in a small bag.
I also had a can of tire Inflator.
I was ridding secondary roads in Sask. & Manitoba where small towns only have card lock stations and only regular gas and diesel.
I have seen lots of vehicles cross land borders with visible gas cans. Ferries and tunnels may be a different issue.
 
I get about 5l per 100 km or a calculated max of 360 km out of my 18l Tracer tank. I usually fill up around 275 km to have a good safety margin. When in the boonies I fill up more often as gas stations can be closed and we're likely stopping for a bio break, a coffee or a meal anyway. Topping up the tank takes an extra 5 minutes and is well worth it vs. the PITA experience of being low / out of gas.

My ST had a 28l tank. good for 450 - 480 km, nice to have that range.
 
@bigpoppa
How do you plan on running out of fuel?
Each one of your new bikes should come with a full tank of gas. Given your frequency of changing bikes you should always be starting a ride with pretty much a full tank and trade in before tank is empty.
 
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