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Feb 28, 2010 | 05:22 PM

#11

V2Evo96

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From: Victoria, Australia

When my 09 Ultra low fuel light comes on I can almost DOUBLE the mileage countdown to empty and still have 1 1/2 litre (roughly about 3/5 US gallon) left.
I thought it was more accurate than that until I checked it closely one day...

I agree it's disappointing to see gauge accuracy so far off with all of the electronic ch1t on the bike overall.
Some day I'll adjust the sender as I did on my '96 FLHT a few years ago....but I will always use the odometer to be sure to be sure...

Feb 28, 2010 | 05:30 PM

#12

tgshoe

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From: Haslet, Texas

My guage is fairly accurate but the miles remianing is pretty useless as that is dictated by current riding conditions which constantly change.

Feb 28, 2010 | 06:07 PM

#13

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

I'd have to say ours is pretty accurate.
When the reserve light comes and I stop fairly quick, it always take 4gal, give or take a couple tenths...

Feb 28, 2010 | 06:11 PM

#14

locodude

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From: lone grove, oklahoma

mine is remarkably accurate, half a tank is always between 2.9 and 3.1 gallons.

Feb 28, 2010 | 06:54 PM

#15

WWECOUGAR

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From: Baltimore, MD

Mine shows slightly lower than is really there. I like it though because the low fuel light goes on long before I NEED gas. I have no problem with that. As Schumacher does, I usually use trip mileage to base fuel stops. Typically have to **** first anyway, LOL

Feb 28, 2010 | 08:40 PM

#16

DinoVelvet

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From: British Columbia

Quote:

Originally Posted by SportyReb

I never have to get gas. The fg on my '02 Heritage is always on FULL. (anybody know where to start troubleshooting the problem?)

try riding it.....just a thought..

Mar 1, 2010 | 05:58 AM

#17

xFreebirdx

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From: Landrum, SC , elevation 986'

Fuel gauges on a Harley are worthless.

Mar 1, 2010 | 06:04 AM

#18

karlkcfi

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From: Texas

I use the trip meter and back up the fuel gauge on my 09 FXD. I have noticed that when the fuel light comes on and I pull in for gas, I only put in around 3-3.4 gallons. I wonder if it only has to be accurate at two points...full and empty.

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