Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 17, 2012, 07:31:55 PM
I actually keep a log, when I fill up and I assume we all fill up completely being a small tank, I write the odometer reading on the receipt (reset the trip meter as well), the receipt has the fuel volume, date and cost already.  I then enter that into a Google doc spreadsheet which tells me mileage, km/l, l/100kms, cost per kilometre and the last two calculated columns tell me the potential kms per tank and then with reserve (helpful for knowing when I need to refuel without hitting reserve).  Then knowing the type of riding I was doing I can see if there is anything wrong with any of the bikes such as potentially needing a tune or something similar.  Last column is for general information such as chain lube/tension, servicing and any other miscellaneous work I do.  Works well and keeps me on top of the servicing and maintenance.

I thought I was the only dork that documented my fuel economy haha. I love Microsoft Excel! It's interesting to see the difference from tank to tank sometimes. I'm averaging 20km/L (or 5L per 100kms).

Quote from: AussieChick on October 21, 2012, 05:37:46 AM

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 17, 2012, 07:31:55 PM
I actually keep a log, when I fill up and I assume we all fill up completely being a small tank, I write the odometer reading on the receipt (reset the trip meter as well), the receipt has the fuel volume, date and cost already.  I then enter that into a Google doc spreadsheet which tells me mileage, km/l, l/100kms, cost per kilometre and the last two calculated columns tell me the potential kms per tank and then with reserve (helpful for knowing when I need to refuel without hitting reserve).  Then knowing the type of riding I was doing I can see if there is anything wrong with any of the bikes such as potentially needing a tune or something similar.  Last column is for general information such as chain lube/tension, servicing and any other miscellaneous work I do.  Works well and keeps me on top of the servicing and maintenance.

I thought I was the only dork that documented my fuel economy haha. I love Microsoft Excel! It's interesting to see the difference from tank to tank sometimes. I'm averaging 20km/L (or 5L per 100kms).

LOL, hello fellow dork.   worst I've got is just over 20km/l, best, just over 30km/l, average in the low 20's, now that the GS500 is the main commuter bike and does little highway riding.

Hey Hughsey. Yes that is my place at Olinda. Well my rented place anyway.

Looks great Rashy, you've got that kinda cool look on your bike....hope you remembered to don your helmet before riding off! 
Aussie Chick... you love Excel!!?? .........that's because you don't have Numbers.

She's an accountant in training so she loves numbers

Oh! That explains a lot. I was referring to the Apple spreadsheet programme, called Numbers. I'm sure she'd laugh at that.
Hey Slips, I was in your neck of the woods on the weekend. Looked hard at every bike but didn't see you or Mister. Was up on the coast for a conference. Didn't realise there was a certain car race on before I got there! At least I'll get to see some real racing this weekend.

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 17, 2012, 07:31:55 PM
I actually keep a log, when I fill up and I assume we all fill up completely being a small tank, I write the odometer reading on the receipt (reset the trip meter as well), the receipt has the fuel volume, date and cost already.  I then enter that into a Google doc spreadsheet which tells me mileage, km/l, l/100kms, cost per kilometre and the last two calculated columns tell me the potential kms per tank and then with reserve (helpful for knowing when I need to refuel without hitting reserve).  Then knowing the type of riding I was doing I can see if there is anything wrong with any of the bikes such as potentially needing a tune or something similar.  Last column is for general information such as chain lube/tension, servicing and any other miscellaneous work I do.  Works well and keeps me on top of the servicing and maintenance.

Could you send me the headings? I want to adopt some good habits and not run out of fuel. What kind of fuel do you use?

And nice tank protector! Link to the shop?

Hey Parker

Got the tank protector on eBay. The seller seems a bit of a random seller. He currently only has one item for sale. Not an eBay shop.

Cheers

Quote from: ParkerMax on October 22, 2012, 06:43:58 AM

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 17, 2012, 07:31:55 PM
I actually keep a log, when I fill up and I assume we all fill up completely being a small tank, I write the odometer reading on the receipt (reset the trip meter as well), the receipt has the fuel volume, date and cost already.  I then enter that into a Google doc spreadsheet which tells me mileage, km/l, l/100kms, cost per kilometre and the last two calculated columns tell me the potential kms per tank and then with reserve (helpful for knowing when I need to refuel without hitting reserve).  Then knowing the type of riding I was doing I can see if there is anything wrong with any of the bikes such as potentially needing a tune or something similar.  Last column is for general information such as chain lube/tension, servicing and any other miscellaneous work I do.  Works well and keeps me on top of the servicing and maintenance.

Could you send me the headings? I want to adopt some good habits and not run out of fuel. What kind of fuel do you use?

And nice tank protector! Link to the shop?

Link to a copy of the file, I store it on Google Docs so I can access it anywhere:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApTSOV_aKHfJdEJFVEZjNDEtaUhJM1p0c3pzT212V3c

I've made a few changes so that people can alter tank sizes as required as some models have variants, also USA users may need to change litres per gallon as we Aussies use imperial UK gallons, not US gallons.

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 22, 2012, 06:17:27 PM

Quote from: ParkerMax on October 22, 2012, 06:43:58 AM

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 17, 2012, 07:31:55 PM
I actually keep a log, when I fill up and I assume we all fill up completely being a small tank, I write the odometer reading on the receipt (reset the trip meter as well), the receipt has the fuel volume, date and cost already.  I then enter that into a Google doc spreadsheet which tells me mileage, km/l, l/100kms, cost per kilometre and the last two calculated columns tell me the potential kms per tank and then with reserve (helpful for knowing when I need to refuel without hitting reserve).  Then knowing the type of riding I was doing I can see if there is anything wrong with any of the bikes such as potentially needing a tune or something similar.  Last column is for general information such as chain lube/tension, servicing and any other miscellaneous work I do.  Works well and keeps me on top of the servicing and maintenance.

So you fill the columns from Distance Travelled just before the next fill up?

Rashy - Random sellers suck! Ha ha. I'd like to find a nice tank protector.

Could you send me the headings? I want to adopt some good habits and not run out of fuel. What kind of fuel do you use?

And nice tank protector! Link to the shop?

Link to a copy of the file, I store it on Google Docs so I can access it anywhere:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApTSOV_aKHfJdEJFVEZjNDEtaUhJM1p0c3pzT212V3c

I've made a few changes so that people can alter tank sizes as required as some models have variants, also USA users may need to change litres per gallon as we Aussies use imperial UK gallons, not US gallons.

Quote from: Hughesy on October 22, 2012, 04:43:53 AM
Oh! That explains a lot. I was referring to the Apple spreadsheet programme, called Numbers. I'm sure she'd laugh at that.
Hey Slips, I was in your neck of the woods on the weekend. Looked hard at every bike but didn't see you or Mister. Was up on the coast for a conference. Didn't realise there was a certain car race on before I got there! At least I'll get to see some real racing this weekend.

Not on a GS anymore hughesy, but I'd be easy to spot due to my unique headlights. I was out in the mountains on Saturday.