For those going to Spa

bbb · Post by **bbb** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:31 pm

For those going to Spa, just a little info. I travel thru Belgium regularly, admittedly only on the motorways, and it appears that all the fuel stations are changing to "card only" pumps, I.e. no cash!
You put your card in the separate reader by the pumps, put your pin in, select which pump, select which fuel, and it tells you to fill up. Not difficult and it may be only the motorway services that have these, apparently they have a huge problem with people filling up and doing a runner!
So you lucky guys, don't be surprised if you come across one of these!
( oh, and the fuel station in Spa paddock is like this, cards only!)
Hope that helps, Bill.

husson73 · Post by **husson73** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:01 pm

So we can't do any more filling up and doing a runner, too bad

Post by **Wolfie** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:22 pm

Is fuel cheaper or dearer over there?

bbb · Post by **bbb** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:09 am

Not sure Wolfie, I only buy diesel which is cheaper than the uk at about £1.22/ litre, but petrol is dearer than diesel in Europe so I would guess either very similar to the UK or maybe very slightly cheaper. It also depends on the current exchange rate, which when paying by card changes daily. Off my last diesel receipt (last week) I was getting 1.21 euro's to the pound.

bbb · Post by **bbb** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:13 am

Oh, and by the way, if you use a debit card they usually charge a fee, £1.50 in my case, which with a small purchase for bike fuel is a high percentage, but no charge for using a credit card!

Post by **Wolfie** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:59 am

I just ordered a Halifax Clarity card, exchange rate fee 0%.

bbb · Post by **bbb** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:08 pm

yep, i'm sure that'l be fine!

Leon · Post by **Leon** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:21 pm

Fuel, much cheaper if you're not on the highway

The netherlands ?1.69 /Ltr
Belgium ?1.59 /Ltr

Post by **Wolfie** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 5:48 pm

much the same as over here then..

Hangonamo.. our fuel is taxed to death by the government (about 80% of the price is tax) what's your excuse?

GinaG · Post by **GinaG** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:06 pm

Leon wrote:Fuel, much cheaper if you're not on the highway

The netherlands ?1.69 /Ltr
Belgium ?1.59 /Ltr

Either way if your riding an H2 it's gonna cost an arm & a leg

Thanks for the info anyway! As they say is in Tesco every little helps

scouse · Post by **scouse** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:26 am

delboy wrote:
Leon wrote:Fuel, much cheaper if you're not on the highway

The netherlands ?1.69 /Ltr
Belgium ?1.59 /Ltr
Either way if your riding an H2 it's gonna cost an arm & a leg

Thanks for the info anyway! As they say is in Tesco every little helps

only if you are running rich
I see this regularly and there is still fuel in the tank & no i don't hang around

Gary T

husson73 · Post by **husson73** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:38 am

never reach such mileage even with a KPH speedo

SAM · Post by **SAM** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:48 am

My H2C used £120 fuel in week @ TT!

gotz · Post by **gotz** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:24 pm

SAM wrote:My H2C used £120 fuel in week @ TT!

That averages 34m/gal, not bad.

But what I like to know is how much the spend was on liquid refreshments ??

husson73 · Post by **husson73** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:31 pm

gotz wrote:
SAM wrote:My H2C used £120 fuel in week @ TT!
Thats not bad..... but what I like to know is how much the spend was on liquid refreshments ??

don't count

GinaG · Post by **GinaG** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:39 pm

scouse wrote:
delboy wrote:
Leon wrote:Fuel, much cheaper if you're not on the highway

The netherlands ?1.69 /Ltr
Belgium ?1.59 /Ltr
Either way if your riding an H2 it's gonna cost an arm & a leg

Thanks for the info anyway! As they say is in Tesco every little helps
only if you are running rich
I see this regularly and there is still fuel in the tank & no i don't hang around

Gary T

Alright alright cam down cam down a-a-a alright Gazza what carbs & settings you running to get that mate?

Im on 34mm Carbs 220 mains, 15T front sprocket & 42T rear I can cruise at 75-80 mph at 4000 RPM but she still a tad rich?

Delbertino

scouse · Post by **scouse** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:02 am

delboy wrote:
scouse wrote:
delboy wrote: Either way if your riding an H2 it's gonna cost an arm & a leg

Thanks for the info anyway! As they say is in Tesco every little helps
only if you are running rich
I see this regularly and there is still fuel in the tank & no i don't hang around

Gary T
Alright alright cam down cam down a-a-a alright Gazza what carbs & settings you running to get that mate?

Im on 34mm Carbs 220 mains, 15T front sprocket & 42T rear I can cruise at 75-80 mph at 4000 RPM but she still a tad rich?

Delbertino

here are my carb settings

Pilotjet #40
Slide CA 2.5
Needlejet P4 (159)
Needle 6F9/3 or 6F21/4 (1 but richest) can't remember which needle I bought, will look tonight
Mains #230.

I am running Leo/nev pipes
34s to a standard airbox with the top trumpet removed
And reprofiled heads to lower the compression and improve combustion

because of my low profile rear tyre 70-80 tends to be 5,500-6,500

Gary T

Nigel S · Post by **Nigel S** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 4:06 am

Took the Kawacati for a spin last time home 78 miles to a full tank (H2C tank) . But only if I stand the bike upright when filling.

Will need to fill up twice going to the ferry !!!

h2bchris · Post by **h2bchris** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:04 am

scouse wrote:
delboy wrote:
scouse wrote: only if you are running rich
I see this regularly and there is still fuel in the tank & no i don't hang around

Gary T
Alright alright cam down cam down a-a-a alright Gazza what carbs & settings you running to get that mate?

Im on 34mm Carbs 220 mains, 15T front sprocket & 42T rear I can cruise at 75-80 mph at 4000 RPM but she still a tad rich?

Delbertino
here are my carb settings

Pilotjet #40
Slide CA 2.5
Needlejet P4 (159)
Needle 6F9/3 or 6F21/4 (1 but richest) can't remember which needle I bought, will look tonight
Mains #230.

I am running Leo/nev pipes
34s to a standard airbox with the top trumpet removed
And reprofiled heads to lower the compression and improve combustion

because of my low profile rear tyre 70-80 tends to be 5,500-6,500

Gary T

RPM but she still a tad rich? Del , dont forget if you feel it is running a bit rich the needle position can be altered on the clip, try lowering slightley !

GinaG · Post by **GinaG** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:20 pm

h2bchris wrote:
scouse wrote:
delboy wrote: Alright alright cam down cam down a-a-a alright Gazza what carbs & settings you running to get that mate?

Im on 34mm Carbs 220 mains, 15T front sprocket & 42T rear I can cruise at 75-80 mph at 4000 RPM but she still a tad rich?

Delbertino
here are my carb settings

Pilotjet #40
Slide CA 2.5
Needlejet P4 (159)
Needle 6F9/3 or 6F21/4 (1 but richest) can't remember which needle I bought, will look tonight
Mains #230.

I am running Leo/nev pipes
34s to a standard airbox with the top trumpet removed
And reprofiled heads to lower the compression and improve combustion

because of my low profile rear tyre 70-80 tends to be 5,500-6,500

Gary T
RPM but she still a tad rich? Del , dont forget if you feel it is running a bit rich the needle position can be altered on the clip, try lowering slightley !

Cheers for the tips Guys! I am also running Leo/Nev Pipes by Clarkie. Ta Chris I was going to try lowering the needle On Sunday .

masterblaster2 wrote:

For all you chaps riding with the SPSG & reading this, FYI we will be re-fueling every 60 miles anyway regardless & crusing around 75mph