So I've done a bit of searching and have read threads where there are issues with the in-dash fuel gauge, mostly with thermister problems (blinking gauge and such).
I think my issue is more basic - the gauge appears to be working as expected: shows Full when filled up and gradually tapers off as fuel is consumed.
Last weekend, I was out scrubbing in the new Pirelli's, keeping a watch on the gauge - it eventually went into its blinking mode and informed me: 45 miles left \ 0.5 gallon fuel.
I thought to myself, "okay, let's stop for fuel, then head back to the house".
Right at that moment, the bike sputtered and died. I put it on the center stand, rocked it fore-and-aft. Took it off the center-stand, rocked it left-and-right, centered it, and attempted to fire it up and head to a fuel station. No go. Called the g\f at the house: "grab the gas can in the garage ...". About 10 minutes later, we're on the way to a station.
I know I shouldn't rely on "extreme" accuracy, but to report 1/2 gallon of fuel available?
Any one else see this anomaly ?
I think my issue is more basic - the gauge appears to be working as expected: shows Full when filled up and gradually tapers off as fuel is consumed.
Last weekend, I was out scrubbing in the new Pirelli's, keeping a watch on the gauge - it eventually went into its blinking mode and informed me: 45 miles left \ 0.5 gallon fuel.
I thought to myself, "okay, let's stop for fuel, then head back to the house".
Right at that moment, the bike sputtered and died. I put it on the center stand, rocked it fore-and-aft. Took it off the center-stand, rocked it left-and-right, centered it, and attempted to fire it up and head to a fuel station. No go. Called the g\f at the house: "grab the gas can in the garage ...". About 10 minutes later, we're on the way to a station.
I know I shouldn't rely on "extreme" accuracy, but to report 1/2 gallon of fuel available?
Any one else see this anomaly ?