05-13-2021, 09:51 PM | #1 |
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Fuel Gauge Indicator vs Throttle Input
Hadn't noticed this before, but over the course of riding the last two days, I saw that the more throttle input I give, the needle on the fuel gauge drops. Let off the throttle, the needle rises again. I don't think it is from the fuel sloshing around front to back.
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05-14-2021, 04:42 AM | #2 | |
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Short of a little Sherlock Holmes work on your end, I don't think anybody could say anything here definitively. My 2 cents, for what it is worth, as long as the fuel light works, or at least it somewhat accurately represents the fuel level when low, everything above that point is superfluous anyway. I have gained a good idea for how much fuel is left when my fuel gauge hits that last bar and the light comes on, usually around 1 gal left, so I know I should hit a fuel stop within 50-60 miles.
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05-14-2021, 06:38 AM | #3 |
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I'll fill the tank up all the way this evening, and go for a cruise. I'd think it should go away if it is a mechanical quirk of the fuel float. Electrical/grounding issue, it should still drop, right?
It's not really a problem at all, just another aspect of the character of the bike I've had the fuel needle bottomed out, and it still goes and goes and goes. I've never even had to switch it to reserve, even though with the cap up and a flashlight there appears to be hardly any fuel in it. I'll have to get a little fuel can to ride with and see how low it gets to switch to reserve, and then see how long reserve lasts. |
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