New Breakout Coming....Amber Whiskey
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 709
From: San Diego
To be honest, I am not sure. There is miles till empty though, and it seems pretty accurate. Keep in mind, if you lose the speedo, you also lose the dummy lights in the riser. The can bus system means some components rely on others, and the speedo is one of them.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 709
From: San Diego
How low do you have to get it before the light comes on? I'm super nervous about running out of gas, so I top it off every chance I get.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 4,093
Likes: 52
From: Pt. Jeff Sta. L.I., N.Y.
Oh God, help us.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 457
Likes: 16
From: Reno, NV
I have gone as low as 4 miles left on fuel with no issues.
Once the light comes on, it defaults the display to show miles left with fuel remaining in the tank so you now ar a glance how far you can go ( so to speak)
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 25
Likes: 1
From: Australia
I went with Freedom Performance Independence Shorty pipes. I'm not into the radius look and wanted V&H Bigshots but there aren't any for the Breakout (yet). As it turns out, I'm probably even happier with them anyway, as they have a great sound and I love the chrome tips.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 210
Likes: 12
From: Colorado
I'm super nervous about running out of gas, so I top it off every chance I get.
I just recently got back into riding after a 25+ year absence. I thought my 1999 Heritage had a 5 gallon tank, but its a 4 gallon. I thought I had a 200+ mile cushion, turns out it's more like 160 miles.
I ran out of gas taking an exit last week (keep I mind, I'm basically an amateur). I reached down, flipped it to reserve, and went on to the gas station.
It's pretty easy, no reason to be nervous about it.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 852
Likes: 5
From: Virginia Beach, VA
Why?
I just recently got back into riding after a 25+ year absence. I thought my 1999 Heritage had a 5 gallon tank, but its a 4 gallon. I thought I had a 200+ mile cushion, turns out it's more like 160 miles.
I ran out of gas taking an exit last week (keep I mind, I'm basically an amateur). I reached down, flipped it to reserve, and went on to the gas station.
It's pretty easy, no reason to be nervous about it.
I just recently got back into riding after a 25+ year absence. I thought my 1999 Heritage had a 5 gallon tank, but its a 4 gallon. I thought I had a 200+ mile cushion, turns out it's more like 160 miles.
I ran out of gas taking an exit last week (keep I mind, I'm basically an amateur). I reached down, flipped it to reserve, and went on to the gas station.
It's pretty easy, no reason to be nervous about it.