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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 07:13 AM
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I just bought a 2007 Fatboy and have put about 2000 miles on it. The gas light has come on three times and each time I've only been able to put 3.5 gallons in. Doesn't the Fatboy have a 5 gallon tank?

I'd be interested to know how much gas you can put in when the warning light comes on.

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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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Yes, it has a 5 gallon tank. That's about when mine comes on also, I just watch the odometer to tell when I need to stop for more gas.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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Same here, they all seem to work this way
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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Mine comes on with about .8 gal left. Thats at 200 miles of backroad driving. I usually refill at 180.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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I just look at gas gauge
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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Never,when at a half tank next stop filling station.Years ago ran out out of gas a couple of times,once on a deserted road had to walk for miles.Back before cell phones,then used to ride everywhere never knowing where we would end up.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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When my bike stumbles and I change the petcock to reserve....
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Sounds right....mine came on the other day so I filled up and it took 3.8 gal.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by oneroadking
I just look at gas gauge
The problem is that it reads empty when the light goes on. I guess my gauge isn't accurate.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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Thanks to everyone for their reply. I'll just keep an eye on the miles.
 
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