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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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i have an 2011 Iron and for some reason my gas light keeps comin on at half tank...any ideas what the problem could be?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated guys.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 01:40 AM
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Common problem, ignore it
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:02 AM
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Ignore the light and use the odometer.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Yep, the light is unreliable. Don't trust it.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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How many miles do most of you get on a tank on the iron 883? I usually fill up around 90 miles cause of the fuel light scare...
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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I recently started tracking this (last 8 fill ups) and I do go by the gas light. I consistantly need to 2.1 - 2.5 gallons to top it off.
a) average distance = 79.71 miles
b) average fuel economy = 36.68

2010 Iron with short shots (factory AC and no re-tune after installing SS)
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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I get about 110 out of my tank with about half a gallon left... I have short shots and stock AC... my gas light comes on around 90miles usually

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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Call your dealership & take it in for warranty repair - sensor's probably bad...
 
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
Call your dealership & take it in for warranty repair - sensor's probably bad...
I have an '08 XL1200C and took it in for warranty repair. The dealer couldn't find the cause, but they said to wait for a download. Took my VIN number and said if there is a fix for it, they would contact me after the 24-month warranty expires.

I go 100 miles before adding more fuel to a fuel tank. The low fuel light comes on and off at 70 MPH after a fillup. Other than that, it works okay, but I know the low fuel light comes on around 120 miles after a fillup.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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it must be nice having even a little bit of an idea with the light my bike dose not even have one ha ha
 
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