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fuel gauge incorrect 8 Months, 1 Week ago
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Hi guys... new guy here and first time metric owner.
I just got a 2006 Roadie Midnight and this is my first bike with a fuel gauge. It showed a 1/4 tank so I went to fill it and it's already full. Any thoughts before I tear into it? And it isn't stuck. It will do the full sweep to the right before settling back to 1/4.
And yes, I know I never had a gauge for the previous 30+ years but if it's got one I want it to work! 
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Re:fuel gauge incorrect 8 Months, 1 Week ago
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Try disconnecting your battery cable for an hour or so and see if it resets itself. That's the first easy fix. |
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Re:fuel gauge incorrect 8 Months, 1 Week ago
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After a fill up you have to drive a few miles before it registers properly
Maybe some one knows if this happens after sitting for a length of time
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Re:fuel gauge incorrect 8 Months, 1 Week ago
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Thanks for the quick replies! I'll give the reset a try. The fill up was Saturday and it's still off.
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Re:fuel gauge incorrect 8 Months, 1 Week ago
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Try riding for awhile before tearing into it...Happens to mine after a fill up.. Won't read full for about 5 to 10 miles
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Re:fuel gauge incorrect 8 Months, 1 Week ago
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Will do! Thanks again.
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Re:fuel gauge incorrect 8 Months, 1 Week ago
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Letting your bike sit with the ignition on but the engine off won't make the fuel gauge move either. That motor needs to be turning to make the gauge register. I found that out after having mine sit for about a month and turning the key and having the gauge at 1/4 tank when I knew it was full. After waiting a few minutes and nothing changing I fired it and let it sit and idle for 10 minutes. Came back and the gauge was at full.
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Re:fuel gauge incorrect 8 Months, 1 Week ago
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I haven't ridden it a mile yet. I'm waiting on new tires (Avon Venoms) since the rear is pretty much slick. I guess before I do too much to it I need to put some miles on it and get the feel of the bike and see what else is wrong... or right with it
Great replies, guys!
Thanks again!
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Re:fuel gauge incorrect 8 Months, 1 Week ago
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The gauge will settle and read right after a few minutes of riding, mine does the same thing. I think it comes from letting it set with fuel in it for a few months at a time cause after a few tanks mine responds normally, every year. I don't think you will find much (wrong) with your road star if its a typical bike. It's like a toyota camry or honda accord it's just rare to have may problems, in my opinion, and experience. Good riding.  |
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Re:fuel gauge incorrect 8 Months, 1 Week ago
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I have 06 too and the gauge is wacky on it after a fill up. The dealer says its normal and after riding about 5 miles it corrects itself. It always has so far. Good Luck, roadhog1
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