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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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on your bike? It used to come on much earlier, but since I have swapped tanks and fuel pump, fuel float, etc, it comes on much later. Today I decided to see just when it would come on. At 163 miles the light appeared. Not bad considering I used to be afraid to ride it more than 140 before filling up. How much gas is supposed to be left when the light comes on? 1 gallon? 1/2 gallon? Does anybody know? Yes, I have a manual...
 
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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Never.


I can go 175 miles before hitting reserve though and then another 50 on reserve.
 
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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anubisss: It's the only thing that annoys me about my bike. I don't even take it seriously anymore. It comes on shortly after 1/2 a tank. It should come on near 1/4 a tank then it is a real warning. It might as well come on as soon as I fill up.
 
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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mine comes on about 160, if you turn the key on with bike on stand it will come on early
 
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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mine doesn't come on at all....oh wait , I guess you need to have one first huh
 
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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Anyone know when it is supposed to come on? How much gas left?
 
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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Default RE: When does your low fuel light come on?

Mine has always came on when there was 1 gallon left in the tank, which on my bike is right around 160 miles.
 
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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thanks for that response...
 
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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I must use a lot more gas than you guys. Mine comes on much earlier.
 
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Mine used to come on at about 120 miles. I think it is how the float arm is bent in the tank.
 



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