Hi All-just bought a used 02 Dyna Low Rider. Is the gas gauge actually accurate, a mere approximation, or just a bad guess? I have not had it delivered yet, so I don't have any idea what to expect from it. Any input is appreciated.
Bill

 

i can only tell you what my dealer told me when i bought bob. never depend on the guage. bob the service mgr,not to be confused with my bike bob talking. sheet,2 days of summer left here,ride season bout done. SUX .

 

A mere approximation. You'll find that the tripometer is your best fuel gauge. Also, get in the habit of not turning on the ignition until you've righted the bike off the jiffy stand - this will ensure that the low-fuel light doesn't light up with 2 gallons still remaining.

You'll also find that due to the placement of the fuel gauge on the L'Rider, it's damn hard to see anyway. [sm=headbang.gif]

 

Ohhhhh, Thats why it does that........

 

Your 02 FXDL is probably a carb, so what they are saying won't apply. You will have a red area at 1/4 tank that is the reserve area, when you hit the red, you will be flipping the switch to reserve very soon! You will have about a half gallon at reserve, even though manual says .9 gallons. Like any float style gauge the first half goes slow, and second half much faster!

 

Doh!

uh yeah, I knew that. I was just checking to see if anyone else was paying attention.

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