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Jun 26, 2007 | 10:25 AM

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apachethunder03

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RE: low fuel light range

Light? What Light? I have a carbed bike. Is it supposed to have a light also? The only warning I have is the bike starts to sputter. Then I know to switch the petcockto reserve.

Jun 26, 2007 | 11:27 AM

#32

Woodchuck

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RE: low fuel light range

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Light? What Light? I have a carbed bike. Is it supposed to have a light also? The only warning I have is the bike starts to sputter. Then I know to switch the petcockto reserve.

You've got the "bullet-proof" low level indication - a sputtering engine. No need for light! Fuel injection has no petcock andno reserve, just an idiot light. It took me a long time to get over not having a kick starter when they were phased out. I think it's going to take me longer to feel comfortable riding without a definite reserve in the FI bike. When I first got the FI, I found myself still reaching down to turn on the gas and pull out the choke on a cold start sometimes. It felt like it was missing some of its ... plumbing. [&o]

Jun 26, 2007 | 12:46 PM

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texas tom

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RE: low fuel light range

For all of you putting more than 5 gals in a 5 gal tank?????

Jun 26, 2007 | 01:48 PM

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choochoo

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RE: low fuel light range

I have done 20 miles after it came on and took 4.6 gallons
Don't think I would enjoy pushing this heavy bast**d

Jun 26, 2007 | 02:20 PM

#35

harleyplay

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RE: low fuel light range

I can put in 4.7 gallons after the light comes on ... about 30 miles of two up riding for me.

Jun 26, 2007 | 02:40 PM

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1bgrd1

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RE: low fuel light range

i have pushed my 05 standard to 172 and still no light and it took 4.6 gallons so I just go by mileage and start looking around the 150 range.

Jun 26, 2007 | 04:21 PM

#37

stich

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RE: low fuel light range

Just filled it today and the light came on @ 150 miles and took 3 1/2 gals. Around 42 mpg. and the bike now has 725 miles on it.

Aug 25, 2007 | 08:58 PM

#38

johnpef

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RE: low fuel light range

My light comes on at 194 miles....A fill up with the Ultra Classic standing staright up, not on the jiffy stand..I will squeeze 4.8 gallons in.

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Aug 25, 2007 | 09:04 PM

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willett58

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RE: low fuel light range

Couldn't tell you. My gauge has been wacked out since day one! I am going on my second fuel sending unit in 3 wks on my new 07' RG. Last visit they checked all the bikes wiring to see if any shorts, line breaks, etc. All checked out - just bad sending unit my bad luck go figure 2x in 3 wks. Maybe I should stop using rock fuel?

Aug 26, 2007 | 01:08 AM

#40

azhole

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RE: low fuel light range

I put in 3 gallons after the light comes on. Almost 150 miles on the odometer. I don't get in a hurry to fuel when the light comes on anymore, and I worry about getting to casual about it. Nice buffer though.