P1000 Tools to carry and how far on one tank of gas?

[ZeroG]

Last Friday I took delivery of an Awesome P1k5 Dlx. Love it. Now I found out about the
2018 PIONEER TAKEOVER - April 21 & 22 - Ride Royal Blue!
and made reservations to go.

So, I'm wondering what tools do you carry with you for all day trail riding, and how long does a tank of gas last? Guessing I'll need to carry and extra 5 or 10 gallons, but hoping to hear from experienced riders to save me from making a rookie mistake.

Thx all.

 

[Admin]

 

[JTW]

Try a quick forum search and you should find a couple threads on both!

 

[Someguy]

Last Friday I took delivery of an Awesome P1k5 Dlx. Love it. Now I found out about the
2018 PIONEER TAKEOVER - April 21 & 22 - Ride Royal Blue!
and made reservations to go.

So, I'm wondering what tools do you carry with you for all day trail riding, and how long does a tank of gas last? Guessing I'll need to carry and extra 5 or 10 gallons, but hoping to hear from experienced riders to save me from making a rookie mistake.

Thx all.

A can of fix aflat, tire plugging kit, 12v air compressor, A Tow rope (For Polaris Riders that Ride With you)cooler with you favorite beverage to stay hydrated.

 

[BigOL3]

From what I have seen, you don't go far on a tank of fuel. Worse MPG than my 1 Ton truck!

 

[Eltobgi]

A vise grip and a large cooler

 

[ToddACimer]

100 miles on a tank is pretty easy. I think you could get 150 on a real good day. For me I just fill up when fuel is available and I don't carry spare fuel.

For tools I have CO2, tire plug kit, 1/4" and 3/8" drive ratchets and sockets, screw driver, pry bar, pliers and zip ties. 2 straps and a snatch block and 4 shackles for recovery.

 

[BigOL3]

100 miles on a tank is pretty easy. I think you could get 150 on a real good day. For me I just fill up when fuel is available and I don't carry spare fuel.

For tools I have CO2, tire plug kit, 1/4" and 3/8" drive ratchets and sockets, screw driver, pry bar, pliers and zip ties. 2 straps and a snatch block and 4 shackles for recovery.

My MPG is about half that.

 

[JTW]

My MPG is about half that.

No way?? Everybody is getting about 100 miles from a tank and that’s riding hard.

 

[elkaholic]

My low fuel indicator comes on at about 75-80 miles of hard riding.


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[ToddACimer]

No way?? Everybody is getting about 100 miles from a tank and that’s riding hard.

That was my thought. I've filled up with 25-30 miles and taken 1.2-1.5 gallons many times and 40-50 miles on 3.3 gallons on a regular basis. I usually calculate fuel distance based on 10 mpg but typically see 15-20. I do think the fuel level bars are a terrible estimate of fuel on board.

 

[JTW]

My low fuel indicator comes on at about 75-80 miles of hard riding.


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You should have quite a bit more left

 

[JTW]

That was my thought. I've filled up with 25-30 miles and taken 1.2-1.5 gallons many times and 40-50 miles on 3.3 gallons on a regular basis. I usually calculate fuel distance based on 10 mpg but typically see 15-20. I do think the fuel level bars are a terrible estimate of fuel on board.

Exactly.. I haven’t found that it’s accurate at all. Seems like I’ll be at half a tank in no time and then it slows down.

 

[Eltobgi]

Exactly.. I haven’t found that it’s accurate at all. Seems like I’ll be at half a tank in no time and then it slows down.

Mine varies! When I have the hammer down it seems to burn it very quickly, but when I’m sitting there idling it is much much easier

Hope this helps

 

[Average_Joe]

From what I read and heard the terrain is rocky so a spare rim and tire with a cordless 1/2in impact wouldn't hurt. Aircompresser, slime, plan for the worst hope for the best.

 

[JTW]

Mine varies! When I have the hammer down it seems to burn it very quickly, but when I’m sitting there idling it is much much easier

Hope this helps

You related to @joeymt33?

 

[Eltobgi]

You related to @joeymt33?

Yup, he is my brother from another mother, and we both share the same first name

 

[Average_Joe]

No one can answer the mpg question accurately it all depends on terrain, speed, and general conditions. Driving around in low in and out of 4wd I sip gas, turning my 30's in sand at speed I drink fuel. It's all subjective.

 

[JTW]

No one can answer the mpg question accurately it all depends on terrain, speed, and general conditions. Driving around in low in and out of 4wd I sip gas, turning my 30's in sand at speed I drink fuel. It's all subjective.

Sorta.. but 100 miles is on the low side. 75 should be easy. I’m not arguing, just curious... I think the fuel gauge is misleading. But I also usually have some spare gas with me.

 

[JTW]

Yup, he is my brother from another mother, and we both share the same first name

Lol.. hammer down then!

 

[Average_Joe]

Sorta.. but 100 miles is on the low side. 75 should be easy. I’m not arguing, just curious... I think the fuel gauge is misleading. But I also usually have some spare gas with me.

When I met up with PioneerAdam and Knuckle where we rode I went 56miles and was on empty in the forest. Sunday's trip was 23miles I didn't use 1/2 tank same tires and an extra person in the back my silverbacks weren't fighting sugar sand to turn.