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Old May 1, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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can a fuel gauge be installed in a 98 fatboy?
 
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Old May 1, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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It doesn't have one now or what?
 
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Old May 1, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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It doesn't have one now or what?

Evo softails did not have a fuel gauge.. Came out with the twin cam in 2000
 
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Old May 1, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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EVO's fuel gauge is the trip odometer/odometer or reserve on the petcock.
 
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Old May 1, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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No can do. Evo Softails had the split gas tank. As Kowan said, tripmeter or reserve. I still use the trip on my 05 FXSTS and 04 FLHT. Don't trust the gauge.
 
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