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PLAN THE STOPS BEFORE THE MILES

Fuel Stopswith Coach Dave

Estimate when to refuel, keep a reserve in your plan, and check the fuel options along your route.

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Your bike & route

Starting values are examples. Use your bike’s specifications and realistic fuel economy. Miles and US gallons.

Fuel on board

The reserve is a planning buffer you choose, not a separate reserve tank. Use MPG that accounts for your load and riding conditions.

Stop preferences

Include side trips and the ride home.

Choose a shorter interval if you prefer more frequent breaks.

A NOTE FROM COACH DAVE

A number on a screen won’t tell you whether the next station is open. Check the route, take fuel opportunities early when stations are sparse, and leave yourself options.

02

Your fuel-stop plan

Planned interval after a full refill

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First leg—Based on fuel at departure
Fuel stops en route—Departure and destination excluded
Calculated range before reserveFull tank, using your MPG estimate
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Fuel reservedKept out of the planned range
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Estimated fuel used for the tripOne motorcycle, using your MPG estimate
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Look for fuel by these trip mileages

These are planning targets measured from your starting point, not actual station locations.

Estimated fuel-stop mileage targets
StopTrip mileLeg miles

This estimate assumes you refill to full at every planned stop and get the MPG you entered. Actual range can change with speed, wind, terrain, load, and usable tank capacity. Verify fuel availability and operating hours, and refuel sooner when conditions call for it.

PUT THE PLAN TOGETHER

Fuel planned. What’s next?

Estimate your trip costs and build a packing checklist for the miles ahead.

Calculate my trip budgetBuild my packing checklistCoach Dave’s gear recommendations