Gary856
Are we having fun yet?
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2009
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Moto(s)
- WR250F, MTS1200, 950SM, FZ1, DR650, R1250GS
- Name
- Gary
Do you have to clean the bike before you return it?
Thanks for continuing to ride, take photos, and post.
I wonder why they put that tiny little tank on that bike? It seems like they could've gotten away with a much larger tank and give more range.
I wondered about cleaning, too, but figured some mud splatter from wet roads would be expected. The only time I saw a "cleaning clause" on Riders Share was a guys with a WR250R saying if he had to power wash the bike he'd charge $30 for it. Anyway, the FTR owner told me not to worry about it as he used to take it on dirt roads. People who rent their bikes out aren't the type that worries about bikes getting a little dirty.
The small tank size's got to be dictated by the styling. The fuel gauge showed empty after only ~100 miles. The actual tank is under the seat, about level with the filler neck, and you must fill it slowly for the gas to gurgle down. From the white filler neck with a small opening at the bottom it's like watching the water draining slowly down a clogged toilet.
A few more from this morning, on the way to returning the bike
Uvas Rd
152
Carlton Rd
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