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[brassspike]

Got the tank open now to have the paintless dent guy get a small dent out. I am going to adjust the float (bend the rod) while I have it out. I'll post back on how it works out. If it does, I'll let you know how to do it.
Bill

[PHAZE]

Checking the miles on the trip meter is always better than watching any HD fuel gage that I've ever had.

[hunter]

Checking the miles on the trip meter is always better than watching any HD fuel gage that I've ever had.

Except when you have blown head gasket and your gas mileage goes down drastically.
Or if you live in north east where the gas is different in winter from summer (oxygenated) and again the gas mileage goes down.
I guess you need to consider them all, odometer, range, low fuel light and plain old gut feeling.

 

[Garznhogs]

OK, here's the foolproof 'Garz' way to determine what you've got in your tank:
1. Note the position of your fool fuel gauge as you pull up to the pump, bike upright in riding position.
2. Fill the tank
3. Subtract gallons it took to fill the tank from the (supposed) tank capacity.
4. This tells you how many gallons you have in the tank when the little pointer or number of lights is at a certain point.
I've found that when my fool gauge shows 1/2 tank, I have 1 (one) gallon left in the tank. Checked it several times, and it's consistent. Of course, the little pointer doesn't move off full for a long time, but when it does... look out!
Works for me.  I don't want anyone messing with my stuff anymore. I know, I know, fuel gauges are rocket science - new technology, so I really don't expect HD to have it worked out at this early stage.

And this is my post # 666. 

[brassspike]

"Currently" mine shows one light with half a tank left. Hows that for accuracy??