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[kenws40]

Does any one know how to correct the fuel gauge so it shows the actual amount in the tank. My 07 ucse show 1/4 tank above what is really in the tank.

[Chief]

Does any one know how to correct the fuel gauge so it shows the actual amount in the tank. My 07 ucse show 1/4 tank above what is really in the tank.

It's probably as simple as bending the arm on the float. Getting it in and out for testing can be a beotch, but bending the arm is simple.

[Twolanerider]

But why mess with it?  All Harley fuel gauges have a little sticker on the back that reads "For Amusement Purposes Only."  Use the odometer like everyone else....

[Boatman]

But why mess with it?  All Harley fuel gauges have a little sticker on the back that reads "For Amusement Purposes Only."  Use the odometer like everyone else....

Yep, at about 150 miles, start looking for gas.  Mine stays on full (think you are getting 100 mpg) for ever and then goes from half to empty in about 25 miles.  The gas gauges aren't much better than the air temp gauge.

[LRebel]

My gauge on my 08 SEUC is way off too.  When it hits "E" I probably still have about 1/4 tank.  The little meter in the odometer is pretty accurate...if it gets down to "r Lo" you better be stopping for fuel within a couple of miles.  Almost learned a hard lesson on this last week - bike sputtered about a 100 yards from the gas station....will not be doing that again.  Actually put 6.28 gallons in my "six gallon" tank (according to the gas pump)

[sportygordy]

Mine shows 'E' after 50 miles. I'm still bug-en the hell out of the dealer though,, I paid for it, I want it right. Problem is, dealer keeps telling me the 08's float assembly is a complete package and it's a backorder item with no ship dates in site. I figure they're just telling me BS until my warranty wears off or i forget it, whatever occurs first.

[bbrown]

I agree with Boatman.  Those gauge readings are pathetic.

I go from full to half in 25 miles and from a quarter to empty in 10

[hd-dude]

There is information here:

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=2485.0

On how to add a varister to the sending unit so you can adjust the guage. GRC posted this a while back.

I always go by milage myself.....

[MUFFMAN]

Best thing to do is hook up the Zumo 550 & it'll tell u when you are low. THE MUFFMAN

[grc]

It's probably as simple as bending the arm on the float. Getting it in and out for testing can be a beotch, but bending the arm is simple.

I think that is part of the reason there is such widespread lack of accuracy with these fuel gauges.  The float rod is too easy to bend while trying to get the entire POS into and out of the tank.  I think it starts with initial installation at Harley.  If the person installing it has the knack, you get one that hasn't been bent out of shape.  If you get a rookie it probably gets hung up and bent on the way in.  BTW, I understand the next generation (you know, the water cooled ones) will finally eliminate this problem through use of a clear plastic fuel tank.

kenws40 - if the gauge reads too high, which is the most common error, and you don't want to try bending the float rod, you can add a resister into the circuit to lower the gauge reading.  Just add resistance until the gauge reads what you want with 1 gallon remaining.  I personally set mine up to read 3/16 and turn on the low fuel light with 1.5 gallons remaining.

Jerry

[Classic45]

I agree with Muffman, if you have a GPS, - like Zumo 550, load in the required range according to your riding style, and the GPS will give an accurate warning when to look for fuel. It also gives you direction to the nearest fuel station.