Welcome bud. Good choice of bike.

Hi again KOB
 

Replied to your post over at ADVrider.com.

You'll find the guys here on XT660 very helpful.

But of course we're all biased as well!

As far as the fuel gauge is concerned, as long as you remember to reset the trip meter each time you brim the tank (15L) it will give you an idea of when you need to fill up. My reserve light comes on at about 215km.

There is also an "F-Trip" meter that starts when you are on reserve. It lets you know how far you've travelled on the "reserve" 5L.

From experience I can tell you that range "runs out" at 300km. Then you'll get an idea of how heavy these 180kg ******s are as you push it to the gas station!!

Cheers, Boneman