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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:27 AM
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My '04 Softail has a 5 gal. tank, and for the first time on a ride, the low fuel light came on. According to the Owner's Manual, "there is at least 0.5 gal fuel left." Yet when I filled the tank shortly after the light was on, could only add about 3.5 gal., quite a safety margin which is good. Does anyone know when the low fuel lamp is supposed to come on?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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Supposed to at 1 gallon.

Only a handfull of people on here have properly working fuel gauge and light.

I have long since given up and use mileage. I had it fixed at the dealer, and it worked for 1 whole tank!

 
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Supposed to at 1 gallon.

Only a handfull of people on here have properly working fuel gauge and light.

I have long since given up and use mileage. I had it fixed at the dealer, and it worked for 1 whole tank!

Well, my light worked, and about 1 gal seems correct for my fill.
 
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