Does the "Range" function automatically adjust?
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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I know mine isn't working right. I get 45 mpg on an average. When I fill it up, normally it says I have about 180 miles before I run out. On a 5 gallon tank, it's doesn't add up...maybe if it was a 4 gallon tank, yeah.
My Blackline had the same tank and it always showed 200-225 miles.
My Blackline had the same tank and it always showed 200-225 miles.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Nov 13, 2016 at 04:47 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Colorado
I have three Harleys with the Range feature. They do adjust, but mine all give false-negative predictions of impending doom. That is to say when the computer says I'm running on fumes, there's always about one gallon left.
As a result, I started pretty much ignoring it. Cut it real close one time, and put 5.955 gallons in my Tri-Glide. I don't ignore it anymore.
As a result, I started pretty much ignoring it. Cut it real close one time, and put 5.955 gallons in my Tri-Glide. I don't ignore it anymore.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Southern Maine / Seacoast NH
Mine seems pretty close to accurate, as far as I've gotten the tank low. I average around 40 mpg (+/- 2 or so, depending on what kind of riding I'm doing). On my 6 gallon tank, that means 240mi. range. Once you know what your actual fuel use is, just reset your trip odometer at fillup, and then add up your range remaining plus miles on the tank. See how close the total is to your calculated miles per tank.
Last time I ran my tank low, I fueled up at just over 200 miles. Range said 38 IIRC. Bike took a hair over 5 gallons. fuel gauge hit E around 185 or 190. light came on at right around 200.
That said, I just reset my trip odometer every fill-up - I trust that much more than the gauge, light, or range meter.
Last time I ran my tank low, I fueled up at just over 200 miles. Range said 38 IIRC. Bike took a hair over 5 gallons. fuel gauge hit E around 185 or 190. light came on at right around 200.
That said, I just reset my trip odometer every fill-up - I trust that much more than the gauge, light, or range meter.
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Stock H-D fuel gages don't adjust. The difference that you see at a fill is the last average mpg that the ECM had.
The optional spedo/tach unit that is in the accessories catalog will. I had a lifted tank on a Superglide and installed the optional gage. Carried a gallon of gas just in case. When it got to low range and I keep going it went to under range. rode for awhile and filled up. After about three times doing it the lifted tank was close to accurate when it got to the low fuel light where originally it would have much more fuel left.
The optional spedo/tach unit that is in the accessories catalog will. I had a lifted tank on a Superglide and installed the optional gage. Carried a gallon of gas just in case. When it got to low range and I keep going it went to under range. rode for awhile and filled up. After about three times doing it the lifted tank was close to accurate when it got to the low fuel light where originally it would have much more fuel left.
This has been my experience as well.
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never trust the fuel gage on my bikes..... have a fuel tracker app called Fuel Buddy, on my phone. I track every fill up and miles. been doing this for years. I reset my odometer each fill up, and know at 200 miles it's time. I get around 40mpg, so I should get about 240 on a tank.... I pushed once....that is enough!! Reset, fuel gage is reference, odometer is my true gage!!!
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From: New York
I tested mine today, it was a bit nerve wracking, but the Range showed 17 miles then counted down quickly to 10 miles (I was doing 80+mph) then it said LORNG until I was able to get to a gas station which was about 10 more miles. I filled up and it took 4.5 gallons in the 5 gal tank. So I maybe had 15 more miles before sitting on the shoulder waiting for help.
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So is running out of fuel a BIG DEAL on fuel injected or what?
Stock H-D fuel gages don't adjust. The difference that you see at a fill is the last average mpg that the ECM had.
The optional spedo/tach unit that is in the accessories catalog will. I had a lifted tank on a Superglide and installed the optional gage. Carried a gallon of gas just in case. When it got to low range and I keep going it went to under range. rode for awhile and filled up. After about three times doing it the lifted tank was close to accurate when it got to the low fuel light where originally it would have much more fuel left.
The optional spedo/tach unit that is in the accessories catalog will. I had a lifted tank on a Superglide and installed the optional gage. Carried a gallon of gas just in case. When it got to low range and I keep going it went to under range. rode for awhile and filled up. After about three times doing it the lifted tank was close to accurate when it got to the low fuel light where originally it would have much more fuel left.
