Low Fuel light?
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Low Fuel light?
How much fuel do you have left when the light comes on? The reason I ask is mine came on yesterday for the first time and it took 4.5 gallons. The last tank I put 4.7 gallons in it and no light. I went to dealer and they were going to look at it when I did my 1k tune up. Has anyone else had this? I have been tring to gage how much fuel I have when the light comes on, but I thought the light was broke. The gauge seems right. As a side note the gage on the tank just lifts out, could that have something to do with it? The dealer said they will take care or it at the sametime.
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Tim
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Tim
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RE: Low Fuel light?
HD fuel gauge is JUNK... Most riders just learn how many miles before the next fuel stop... This has been a topic many times on these fourms - most people with '07's stop between 190 - 200 miles,,,
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ORIGINAL: mrsr71
Yea right! I start to worry at 150 - 175miles.
ORIGINAL: SoCal_Pappy
most people with '07's stop between 190 - 200 miles,,,
most people with '07's stop between 190 - 200 miles,,,
Anyway, I normally fill around 150. 125 if the next gas stop is unknown.
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RE: Low Fuel light?
Pretty sure the owners manual states that it comes on at .9 gallons of fuel remaining - however, as stated above - this has been a topic of discussion many times. I'd say you just need to gauge your own bike as best you can - paying attention for the consistency it shows.
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RE: Low Fuel light?
also depends on how you work that twistie thing on right. i would say check you driving habits and conditions. best keep up with your MPG's and figure accordingly. I love riding my bike, but I don't think I am hardcore enough to push it.
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RE: Low Fuel light?
Dealer said it would come on when it got down to 1/2 a gallon to go. It has popped on three times....and every time, I was down to about 3/10 of a gallon left.
I start looking for gas at about the 160 mile mark.
I start looking for gas at about the 160 mile mark.
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The first tank of gas with my 07 RKC, the gas light came on and 2 miles later I was out of gas! The manual reads, when the light comes on there should be a gallon of gas left in the tank. Not happening with my bike. I'm hoping the dealer will and can adjust at my 1000 mile service.
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RE: Low Fuel light?
Mine comes on anytime between 3.7 and 4.5. I look at my gas gauge and milage, if it looks like there is a quater tank left and i have less than 140 on the tank I know it came on early. If the needle looks pinnedand i have more than 150 Istart looking for gas.
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RE: Low Fuel light?
i must be lucky,,mines right on the money. combined driving i do about 175 miles and then the light will come on. if i pull right into the station it shows i had about a gallon left. once my light comes on i can make 25 - 30 miles before im empty.