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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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What do you think about a fuel gauge that sticks at 3/4 of a tank and then empty?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jba900
What do you think about a fuel gauge that sticks at 3/4 of a tank and then empty?
A candidate for switching to a led fuel gauge kit

Seriously, mine used to read full all the time, so
I thought the float was stuck. I opened the efi tank cover to check
and float was bobbing up and down normally.
So I switched to a harley led fuel tauge kit, problem solved
IMHO, stock fuel gauge are hit or miss.
 
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Okay, thanks. I'll look into that. Oh,BTW how does that cap come off?.

(new to Harleys, and haven't got a manual yet)
 
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My stock gauge would move to the "E" mark with loads of fuel still in the tank.

I just installed the 70900070A COMBO ANALOG SPEEDO/TACH-5”MPH and it's fuel gauge is far more accurate, with the stock original fuel level sender unit.
 
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The cap just pops up. Dont twist or pry just wiggle back and fourth
 
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Originally Posted by 1004ron
My stock gauge would move to the "E" mark with loads of fuel still in the tank.

I just installed the 70900070A COMBO ANALOG SPEEDO/TACH-5”MPH and it's fuel gauge is far more accurate, with the stock original fuel level sender unit.
Agreed. I'm seeing the same thing.
When my tank gauge needle approaches empty, the LED gauge says there's still nearly a half tank left.
And by the amount needed to top it off, it just confirms it.
 
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Another option is to consider the flush mount fuel cap and gauge kit. It has a very clean look. I have found that the fuel level of the cap corresponds well to that of the analog speedo/tach.

 
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Originally Posted by jam436
Agreed. I'm seeing the same thing.
When my tank gauge needle approaches empty, the LED gauge says there's still nearly a half tank left.
And by the amount needed to top it off, it just confirms it.

How far should i be able pull the gauge up?
 
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Mine reads nearly empty when the tank is still half full. I ignore it and go by the trip odometer. I plan to get the new speedo/tach combo one day here.
 
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Originally Posted by Bone Doc
Another option is to consider the flush mount fuel cap and gauge kit. It has a very clean look. I have found that the fuel level of the cap corresponds well to that of the analog speedo/tach.
I like the look of that !

I'd go without the fuel cap level gauge - if I go this route, do I order two of the flush filler caps ?
 
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