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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NC D'LUXE
Suuie, yep, has that guy with his finger in his ear (gas pump symbol) on the gauge too.
Thanks, I'm going to have to remember to look for that. The one on the console comes on with 2 dots or a quarter of a tank.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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There have been several discussions on the topic. Wasn't there something about the "older" ones? I can't remember what the distinguishing cut-off was. I thought I remembered something about the ones with blue LEDs were better (vs red?)...I don't know. Anyway, I've had mine (blue) on for two years without issues.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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I am on the thirdone on the wifes Deluxe. First two failed within 3 months of installation. The one on now has been trouble free for almost 4 years.

The problem with the older ones turned out to be thin wires inside breaking from vibration. New revisions were supposed to fix that.

If its new, I wouldcall the dealer you purchased from to return it for one that works
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Thanks for the input guys! Seems like I must have gotten a bad one maybe.

The part number was 62818-06e, so maybe the 5th version?

Here's a pic of the low fuel indicator (pump) and my one dot on a full tank.

 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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why don't you send em up to NJ and I'll give em a once over for ya. LOL
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Does anyone offer the flush gauge/cap in black instead of chrome? All I've ever seen is chrome ones.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by FadeToBlack03NT
Does anyone offer the flush gauge/cap in black instead of chrome? All I've ever seen is chrome ones.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...8&default=none
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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I have the black gas cap and gauge combo on my night train and they both work perfectly well, though I dont have a tank lift installed and I here thay destroy the accuracy of those gauges
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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They've answered but yes, just seen some on a Rocker over the weekend and for some reason didn't even think to ask the guy if he had issues.

Must have had my mind on snail trails!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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i've got the black flush mounts, work just fine.. gauge is still accurate with a 1.5" tank lift, but the range-o-meter seems to be fudged to heck. either that or my fuel milage is hell
 
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