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Feb 8, 2006 | 05:42 PM

#11

diiulio

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RE: Fuel reserve

Thank you for your time, I appreciate your patience for such a simple question.
Jason

Feb 8, 2006 | 05:47 PM

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FireHawk

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RE: Fuel reserve

That's the funny part. It isn't a simple question.

I've had my gas gauge go from just under 1/2 to E in a couple of miles. So it's not really reliable.

Feb 8, 2006 | 06:28 PM

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harleybob

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RE: Fuel reserve

I noticed when the sun is bright. There is quite a glare on the low fuel light. Wich makes it hard to see some times during the day. Bob.

Feb 8, 2006 | 10:39 PM

#14

MACK

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RE: Fuel reserve

YOUR GUAGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO HAVE ONE HALF GALLON LEFT. FIX IS TO REPLACE THE GUAGE.

Feb 9, 2006 | 01:54 AM

#15

Tom

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RE: Fuel reserve

Ditto -- 1/2 gal. is normal on mine - slow down and look for the pump.

Feb 5, 2012 | 07:46 PM

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vividflhx

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From: north of the 49th

reserve not showing on fuel guage on my 09 ultra

Just changed out the inner fairing, which entailed removing all guages etc, now the reserve is not showing on the speedo when i cycle thru trip a, trip b etc. Any ideas why? or how to fix it so it works again?thanks

Feb 14, 2012 | 08:31 AM

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PghCycle24

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From: pittsburgh, pa

I refer to my low fuel light my '04 Ultra as the "F--- You light", 'cause tht's exactly what the bike is telling me. If I wait until it comes on my tank takes between 4.7 to 4.8 gallons on a 5 gallon capacity. No kidding. I use the trip odometer and known fuel economy. Never go wrong that way. HD fuel gauges are decorative ornaments (as are the air temp gauges!)

Feb 14, 2012 | 08:39 AM

#18

PghCycle24

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From: pittsburgh, pa

P.S.: You can buy a 1 gallon gas container from J&p Cycles for about $33 that is designed to fit in the rear of a HD saddle bag. It doesn't take up much room, and is spill proof. I carry one just in case my head is up my a-- some day my f--- you light comes on too far from a gas station (on my bike that's not too far!!!). FYI

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Feb 14, 2012 | 09:32 AM

#19

clbking

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From: Central NJ

Hey Jason, when that low fuel warning light comes on, the ere is a count down (to empty) timer that automatically activates and is displayed in your LCD screen. I have a 2011 RK and its there.

Feb 14, 2012 | 09:34 AM

#20

TUCCI

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From: Glendale AZ

Yeah Ive got the 6 gallon tank and when my odo hits 200 I know I best be filling up soon...my gas light flashes somewhere around 175-180 but I usually still have a couple gallons remaining.