Why doesn't my low fuel light go on?
#31
08-01-2008, 05:17 AM
I guess I'm just concerned about this motor stutter thing. I'm not convinced that it's a low fuel thing yet. Also the fact that the manual says a light should come on, and it doesn't. I really don't want to be sitting in the median turn area waiting to pull onto a 2 lane highway with a speed limit of 70mph, with blind hills, and have to worry about motor stutter because I've used a single gallon of gas. That's only 3/4 of the "main" tank. I'll find out soon enough when it kicks in. If it's before 50 miles I'm calling the dealer I got it from.
You keep speaking of 'main' and 'reserve' as if they are separate tanks....they are not.
#32
08-01-2008, 11:31 AM
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 12,584
i know on the 06-07 there is no light, not even a spot for one... just turn signals, neutral, temp.... is there one for the 09? and for a light to come on when the fuel was low there would have to be some sort of sensor, sending unit something... so who has had the 09 tank off.... is there any kind of elec wires coming off of the tank anywhere? i doubt it....
#33
08-01-2008, 02:07 PM
Join Date: May 2008
Location: West By God Virginia!
Posts: 6,656
I dont even know if there is one for the 09 or not,, there is a spot but I read the owners manual, and I didnt see it but maybe I missed it. Ill have to look into that
#34
08-01-2008, 03:14 PM
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 852
It's just really annoying riding around with the motor cutting in and out when I've traveled less then 50 miles. Maybe it was more than that, I really filled up a lot last time, and I'll pay closer attention this time around.
#35
08-01-2008, 03:23 PM
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 852
Maybe after you've used enough fuel, you have to press the "mode" button, and a fuel warning message will appear. Though in their picture of the LCD there doesn't appear to be markings for that symbol, whatever it may be.
I hate crappy manuals. They say RTFM, and I do, and people are wondering what the hell I'm even talking about.
#36
08-01-2008, 03:57 PM
The manual for the '09 says a FUEL light will come on in the odometer location on the instrument panel... I've never ran mine to reserve so I've never came to the opportunity to see it. However, if I were a betting man, I would say it probably only comes on in ODOMETER mode as opposed to the TRIP A/B modes.
I have, however, took off with the gas switch OFF and it spits and sputters and jerks until you realize DOH! and turn the gas on, so if it does that for the gas being off, I'ma assume mine would do the same if you ran it out of gas.
FWIW: I get a consistant 80 MPG, completely stock, all roads / fire breaks. It goes down when I trail ride (obviously).
I have, however, took off with the gas switch OFF and it spits and sputters and jerks until you realize DOH! and turn the gas on, so if it does that for the gas being off, I'ma assume mine would do the same if you ran it out of gas.
FWIW: I get a consistant 80 MPG, completely stock, all roads / fire breaks. It goes down when I trail ride (obviously).
#37
08-03-2008, 02:20 PM
I always have my trip-meter on, never the regular odometer. After riding "pre-fuel gauged" motorcycles, you learn to rely on the trip-meter. I didn't realize my bike could have a low fuel warning. Thats cool for a dirt bike. By the way, I'm getting around 75 miles per gallon, and run super-unleaded because of the high compression ratio and the intense heat here in the Florida summer.
#39
08-03-2008, 03:23 PM
#40
08-03-2008, 05:46 PM
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 852
Thanks. Now since I can't go by the manual for reliable information, besides here, where can I find a service manual for the 2009?