I just recieved my first Harley last thursday. Its a 1998 Fatboy, and I love it! Rides great! The only problem I have is that I dont see a Fuel Gauge on it. I noticed other bikes have theirs on the leftside of the tank, I have a cap there but it doesnt come off. Is there a kit I can buy to add a fuel gauge? I know I can use the Trip, but Id really like to add a fuel gauge. Thanks alot!

 

I know what you mean. None of my bikes have ever had fuel gauges and I learned the hard way on my first two bikes how to keep an eye on my mileage. (if pushing a bike a mile or two on the freeway a couple times doesn't teach me, I don't know what will) I just make sure to fill 'er up before I reach 180 miles which is about the time I need to use the reserve

I'm watching this thread though because it would be nice to have something, somewhat inconspicuous though.

 

I think the ones with a guage are fuel injected,the carb bikes have a reserve.

 

HD added the fuel gauge to the Softail line in 2000. Your cheapest best bet is to use the trip odometer as suggested above, you can pride yourself on the "old-school" solution.

FBL

 

My 2006 RKClassic has a fuel gauge. It is about as accurate as Al Gore on Global Warming. You are far better off with the odometer, or even taking a peek at the worst.

 

I don't trust my fuel gauge anyway, be thankful you won't be tempted

 

LOL!!! That about sums up the gauge on my '05 FXST... And no reserve to boot since it's a FI bike. Just watch to odometer, it's safer that way.

Russ

 

1998 Fatboy, Unless your tanks have been changedboth gas caps should come off.Yourgas caps turn in opposite directions. There is a small balance tube that connects the 2 tanks, but use both caps.

 

My gas gage works fine, but I still, more or less, use my odometer for judging when to fill up.

 

I too am one who have ran out of gas with "a 1/4 tank left."