Ran out of gas

(4/11/2014) If you've read my recent blog posts, you'll know that I recently had my fuel pump assembly replaced. You'll also know that the fuel gauge float is attached to the fuel pump assembly inside the gas tank. Well, last week, I ran out of gas for the first time in my life and I blame the float.

Apparently, the fuel gauge now behaves differently when I'm low on gas: the reading I used to think meant I had 30 or so miles to go now means I've got about 3 miles or less. Last Thursday on my way to a networking meeting, I ran out of gas at the top of the Harrison Avenue ramp off I40.

The good news is that I immediately recognized what happened and called my friend Mike Russo, who once again came to my rescue. Fortunately, he lives about a mile and half down the road and was there with a gas can in 15 minutes.

In the meantime, a Gold Wing rider, named Jack, saw me stuck by the side of the road and when I signaled for help, pulled over and helped me push my bike about 50 yards up a slight incline into a parking lot and away from morning rush hour traffic.

I was back on the road in about 25 minutes, skipped the networking meeting, and arrived at work a little early. I will be sure to pay this help forward.

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Next up: I'm dealing with a leaking rear brake line and a cold idle problem. Solutions to both problems are in the works and I will write about them soon.

Keep the shiny side up!

-The Long Rider