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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Boom
Correct me if I'm wrong but haven't all the gas gauge complaints been on the '10 touring bikes/trikes? I've noticed mine is also inaccurate---reads empty but 2 gallons left. Has anyone taken theirs in for service and had this error corrected or does service dept. say "they all do that by design" ? I've only got 525 miles on myTG and find the error annoying! For what it's worth, I will complain at my 1000 mile service.
Truthfully I've never looked to see what I had left in my tank when on E, I do know it is a quite a bit. I bet your going to get the story "they all do that" from the service dept. I have 2,800 miles on my 10 and just have gotten in the habit of using the trip odometer from when I had a Sporty I just don't notice.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 06:47 AM
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Actually if you push your odometer button I believe 3 times an R will appear in the window with the mileage left before needing to refill. I have found this function to be extremely accurate.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by oldmsocko
Actually if you push your odometer button I believe 3 times an R will appear in the window with the mileage left before needing to refill. I have found this function to be extremely accurate.
Yea, I did notice the 'R' and after reading the manual, looks like it will be a valuable tool. I'm still going to mention the inaccuracy to the service dept. and bet I get the "they all do that" response.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Boom
Yea, I did notice the 'R' and after reading the manual, looks like it will be a valuable tool. I'm still going to mention the inaccuracy to the service dept. and bet I get the "they all do that" response.
Unfortunately that is their canned response. We are very fortunate in that Erie Hd works with us and will check things out.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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My usual response to "they all do that" is "they all need to be fixed" Get a note off to HD and complain. Squeaky wheel etc.
 

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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Never had a HD gas gauge that was accurate, Tri is actually better, just bounces all over the place. Right on the money when it settles down!

Better than a stick I guess!
 
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