When does your gas warning light go on?

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Jun 20, 2010 | 09:09 AM

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lfmn16

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From: charles town, wv

[quote=dog155;6887969]Never,when at a half tank next stop filling station.quote]

Good advice. At my age I try not to miss an opporunity to fill the tank and empty the bladder.

Jun 20, 2010 | 09:24 AM

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rinja64

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My Ultra lights up less than a gallon. I agree, I hate running with less than a 1/2 tank, you just never know.
Buddy of mine has RKC and had troubles with his light. Had 1/2 a tank and the light would come on. Been back to the dealer 3 or 4 times, still happens. So now, he just keeps an eye on the trip meter.
As it was told to me, never trust the guage. Just keep tabs on the trip meter and you will be fine.

Jun 20, 2010 | 09:36 AM

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Fatty72782

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I reset the trip everytime I fill up. Once I get around 175- 180 miles, I refill.

Jun 20, 2010 | 11:46 AM

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tc1816

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My light comes on with 1.5 gallons left and i have a 5 gallon tank.

Jun 20, 2010 | 04:14 PM

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scannerman

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yep! never have put more than 3.5 gal. in. Even though I know how far I can travel on a tank full, the little idiot light still makes me a bit nervous.

Jun 20, 2010 | 07:39 PM

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Shannigans

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light comes on to damn quick....

Jun 21, 2010 | 08:36 AM

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tk353

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From: Leander Texas

3.5 to 4 gal. if i stand the bike up and then turn on the ignition it comes on at 4 gal. most accurate if you are riding level ground it cuts on at 4 gal. i get fuel between 120 and 140 miles.