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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Freak Show
yeah, havn't had the light come on yet, wonder how far you can go after the light does come on.
On my bike, about 20 miles.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 09:46 AM
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cool, in delaware there's a gas station every couple of miles. only once while riding to myrtle beach we were on a stretch of road that we didn't see one for 135 miles
 
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 10:02 AM
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Default Easy: 5 gal tank, Warn light/ range are VERY accurate.

Originally Posted by Freak Show
yeah, havn't had the light come on yet, wonder how far you can go after the light does come on.
Softail Slim has a 5.0 gal tank.

The range on the odometer, and amber light appear dead on accurate every time I check.

I check milage every fill up. I get over 40 mpg on the Highway, but most of my riding is in the Mountains and @ Town, 35 MPG consistently. (Stage 1 and V&H tune).

If the light illuminates and I check range and it shows 30 miles to empty, and I stop and fill up immediately, I should be able to fit 4.1 or 4.2 gallons back in, and that is exactly what happens.

Several times I rode the bike until range said 17 miles to empty, and filled the tank with exactly 4.5 gal. At @ 35 MPG, that range showed I had 1/2 gal remaining in the tank. The HD fuel injection computer appears INCREDIBLY accurate as far as range and fuel remaining in tank is concerned.

I think the book says the light will illuminate with 30 miles to empty, too lazy to check right now:-)

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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 10:39 AM
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Just checked the owners manual:

Amber light illuminates with 1 gal remaining.

When down to 10 mile range, LO RNG is displayed in the odometer window.

I remember checking this "LO RNG" on my bike, and this feature works.
 
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i need to get an owners manual
 
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Freak Show
I really need a manual anyway. I have no idea what that accessories switch is for
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when I get home I gotta enter in my vin number to complete my profile. thanks.

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i need to get an owners manual
Good idea.
 
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