iron 883 - low fuel light turns on on highway
Stellar HDF Member
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From: northeast
Just a warning to you for future reference. You did not have nearly a gallon of fuel left before you put in 2.38 gallons. The total volume and usable volume held by the 3.3 gallon tank is not 3.3 gallons. The fuel pump takes up some of that volume, and then the tank leans back slightly and the fuel pump and fuel line are smack in the middle of the tank. So the fuel line will drop below the fuel pump before the tank is dry. You were extremely close to being "empty" if you put in 2.38 gallons.
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Tourer
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sunday i did the longest ride without really stopping since i bought my nightster,
the low fuel light came on at 109 miles by the time i found a station i had 116 on
the odo and filled up.
right to the top only took 2.38 gallons so i had nearly 1 gallon left in the tank
other times i have had the light come on as early as 65-70 miles and only put in
1.6 gallons so dont trust the light. you have 2 trip meters always reset one when you fill up and you will be good to go.
by the way, where did you end up buying your bike?
the low fuel light came on at 109 miles by the time i found a station i had 116 on
the odo and filled up.
right to the top only took 2.38 gallons so i had nearly 1 gallon left in the tank
other times i have had the light come on as early as 65-70 miles and only put in
1.6 gallons so dont trust the light. you have 2 trip meters always reset one when you fill up and you will be good to go.
by the way, where did you end up buying your bike?
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Tourer
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Any fuel pump problems by rising the tank?
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Indianapolis
Plus I am very conservative when it comes to gas. Having a half gallon left would make me nervous as hell even though on the bike that would get you 20-30 miles further down the road. I have a running out of gas phobia I guess.
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From: victoria bc
2012 Iron and the fuel light never shuts off. Had it into the dealer, they said they fixed it, went outside and it was still on. I also get my neutral light and key light going on and off randomly as well. I will get it dealt with before the warranty expires. Not impressed with HD wiring. I also fill up around 100 miles as well.
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Tourer
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From: Pasadena,MD
In addition to not actually have 3.3 gallons, you need to take into account that the fuel keeps the pump cool. Running it down to the point it almost is out of useable gas is bad for the pump. I go about 100 miles between fillups. Usually right at 2 gallons.
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: A bit west of Dodge,MA
I'm still learning the quirks of my Iron, the fuel light came on at 89 miles on the odometer. So far I'm at 101 miles on the odometer of my 2012 and figure I'll stop for gas on the way home from work tonight.