bpg Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 seems like my gas gauge is flashing the last bar pretty pessimistically as of late. I don't think I've EVER put more than 5 gallons in when it's flashing (even if it's flashed for 20-30 miles), sometimes less than 4.5 gallons... My overall gas mileage has not changed from before, but I get the flashing "last bar" closer to 150 miles than 180 or more.. Anyone else ever have this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Mine typically had 1.5 or so gallons left when it started flashing. It's also worth noting that the second half of the tank went about twice as fast as the first according to the gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squareman357 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 It depended on how hard I was riding. Easy does it, and she'd hit 200 before the reserve started flashing, and I'd usually end up putting at least 5 gallons in her. Hard and heavy, she'd hit about 160 when she started flashing and I'd usually end up putting about 4.5 to 4.8 gallons in. I guess in the long run, I'd rather she be a bit pessimistic and put gas in early than run out LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajjer9 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Mine typically had 1.5 or so gallons left when it started flashing. It's also worth noting that the second half of the tank went about twice as fast as the first according to the gauge. My 97 is the same way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Mine typically had 1.5 or so gallons left when it started flashing. It's also worth noting that the second half of the tank went about twice as fast as the first according to the gauge. My 97 is the same way Same with my 97, but when the light comes on I take 4.8 gallons and the book says the tank is 5.8 gallons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoGecko Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Mine typically had 1.5 or so gallons left when it started flashing. It's also worth noting that the second half of the tank went about twice as fast as the first according to the gauge. My 97 is the same way Same with my 97, but when the light comes on I take 4.8 gallons and the book says the tank is 5.8 gallons Dont even know if the light on mine works... I've ridden for a long time on E and got nervous enough not to pass the gas station. In two years of owning it I'v never seen the light come on... :icon_shhh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Mine typically had 1.5 or so gallons left when it started flashing. It's also worth noting that the second half of the tank went about twice as fast as the first according to the gauge. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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