'97 fatboy--how to check fuel level in tank?
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'97 fatboy--how to check fuel level in tank?
Ok, already ran out of gas once on my newly purchased '97 fatboy. Embarrassing as hell--and dangerous on a five-lane highway. Only 2,700 miles on the bike (2nd owner), and I had a full 1,000 mile service done last week since I wasn't sure what service was done in the past. I know it's only a 4.2 gal tank, but I can't believe I'm getting anywhere near the 45mpg+ that some people are reporting here on HDForums. I've begun recording miles, but I'm so afraid of running the tank down too low and finding myself on the side of the road again.
The question: How do you guys w/out gauges tell how much gas you have in the tank? For me, looking into the tank is only good in bright sunlight and it's hard to tell how much is left after it gets to around half.
Is it something as primitive as dropping a clean wooden dowel in the tank and guesstimating levels?
Forgive if this has been posted a ton times before; search didn't return anything.
Help me out here, please. Thanks!!
The question: How do you guys w/out gauges tell how much gas you have in the tank? For me, looking into the tank is only good in bright sunlight and it's hard to tell how much is left after it gets to around half.
Is it something as primitive as dropping a clean wooden dowel in the tank and guesstimating levels?
Forgive if this has been posted a ton times before; search didn't return anything.
Help me out here, please. Thanks!!
Last edited by RayBoy; 06-13-2010 at 09:44 PM. Reason: wording
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