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Message started by YonuhAdisi on 04/05/06 at 14:33:29

Title: Fuel Gauge?
Post by YonuhAdisi on 04/05/06 at 14:33:29

Has anyone done a fuel gauge mod? If so how and what did you use?

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by thumperclone on 04/05/06 at 16:25:41

i watch the odometer..every 100 miles or less..on trips this helps keep monkey butt at bay ..zippin around only get about 50 mpg any way..

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by YonuhAdisi on 04/05/06 at 17:08:12

I guess I'm lazy, because I like knowing how much is in my tank at a glance.

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by 911radioman on 04/05/06 at 21:00:28

YonuhAdisi wrote:

I guess I'm lazy, because I like knowing how much is in my tank at a glance.

My friend, you've got the wrong bike if you want that feature... :D

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by YonuhAdisi on 04/05/06 at 23:36:56

Oh I'll figure it out, one thing I am not short of is imagination. ;D ;D

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by Taz on 04/06/06 at 03:00:48

Maybe one built into the gas cap would work for you if you can find one that fits.

The wife has a fuel guage on her Vulcan, it's not accurate. The guage is just another yada yada bells and whistles feature that's not really necessary.

I fill up every 100 or so miles, she at 150 or so; Not a problem. If you don't watch the mileage just flip to reserve when she starts sputtering and head for gas.

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by mpescatori on 04/06/06 at 04:48:58

Taz wrote:

Maybe one built into the gas cap would work for you if you can find one that fits.

Lambrettas from the 1950s (2stroke scooters from Italy) had a fuel cap with a built-in fuel gauge, it was very basic yet very dependable; little more that a very long fuel cap with an integral float that would push a needle. The nice thing was you could see at a glance how much fuel you had ;); the bad thing was it never had the locking cap option, and with the first fuel crisis of 1972 punks would syphon all your gas at night. >:(
AND... it was fitted under the seat ???

Anyway, I'm sure that somebody will think up the modern equivalent to the Lambretta's system

Maurizio

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by azjay on 04/06/06 at 07:34:25

i have seen a gas gauge in some newer harley gas caps, however i have not investigated the possibilities of interchange ability.

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by bones2953 on 04/24/06 at 19:25:52

I keep a very small handlebar bag and in it a small notebook i fill up every 100 miles and write down the mileage. very easy and also affords me a place for small storage, gloves, wallet, keys, change, etc. it's a no brainer

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by jbird on 04/25/06 at 03:51:48

do it like my truck find a stick insert it in the gas fill up.. if it comes up wet i got gas ..if its dry need gas.. simple things in life

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by RadarORiley on 04/25/06 at 14:52:24

When I first learned to ride,( at least a hundred years ago) you stradled the bike and shook it to see how much gas it had. Even though I use a lipstick pencil to write my mileage down on the speedometer glass, I still shake the tank. The first time Hubby saw me do that he nearly fell over laughing. Now both daughters do it and we are a great source of fun to him.

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by magicfairy on 05/02/06 at 14:59:40

I use the luggage lock trick described in another post.
4 digit luggage lock - file off lock part. Glue somewhere (mine is on brake fluid resevoir where I can see it at a glance) with some clear epoxy resin. (Tip - don't get glue inside the mechanism or you won't be able to turn the dials)
Then whenever I fill up I dial in current kms.
At a glance I can see how many Km I have done on current tank of gas by comparing luggage lock with current odometer reading.
Works really well.

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by sluggo on 05/03/06 at 03:17:26

i just get monkee butt, then open tank, strike match and look in. ::)

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by Savage_Rob on 05/03/06 at 07:09:12

sluggo wrote:

i just get monkee butt, then open tank, strike match and look in. ::)

Then get monkey-face from the WHUUUMP!

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by thumperclone on 05/03/06 at 07:35:39

sluggo wrote:

i just get monkee butt, then open tank, strike match and look in. ::)

;D ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by AnnB on 05/14/06 at 21:20:32

::)I had the same issue with the fuel. Ran out before I checked on here and was given good advise. Went to sigmasport.com and got a sport bike computer (a whole $20 bucks including shipping). It works great. It has everything you need-trip distance, max speed per ride, odometer, clock. I haven't run out of gas since we put it on last year. Mounts on the handle bars and is digital. Works great

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by Jim_R on 05/14/06 at 21:36:34

I got two sigmas! woo woo. a new one that has a indigo backlight.

ebay to the rescue

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by thumperclone on 05/14/06 at 23:48:17

every 100 miles im lookin for a gas pump...
no gauge ,no computer,just the stock od..
some day i'll strape a small gas can on the rack and see just how far reserve gets me...my guess lil over 20 miles
when in fist got my o6 i was gettin 60 mpg or a lil better
now with dyno jet kit ,k&n drop in, snorkel remove,
sporster muff w/ disk drilled out 3/8" after 2500 miles and four oil changes 50 mpg is the norm of course my riding style is more agressive than that first tank of gas and 99% of my riding is city runs.

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by Jay on 05/29/08 at 01:49:34

I've owned more than a couple of motorbikes with fuel guages. None of them were ever accurate enough to be dependable. 100 miles to fill up seems to work best for my fuel and my backside. :)
Ride safe,
Jay

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by demin on 05/29/08 at 14:29:58

You can do a chopper style gas gauge.
http://suzukisavage.com/gallery/14758059_l.jpg

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by mpescatori on 05/30/08 at 01:16:23

OK, Demin, two questions :

1) How did you fit that K&N air filter to the carb?

2) How did you drill the tank without it catching fire ?

Thanks

Maurizio

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by demin on 05/30/08 at 13:36:37

Not mine,I just got the pic from the gallery.
Drilling,and/or welding isn't that hard,just keep flushing out with water until all traces of vapors are gone.Then fill up with water,and drill or just about full to weld.
When I did my filter on my VW carb went to Lowes,and picked up a rubber drain adapter,and hose clamps.

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by furious70 on 05/30/08 at 13:46:40

riding lawn mowers often have the cap gauge, you may be able to adapt one to the stock cap.

I think bikes ought to have accurate fuel gauges, just like cars. Seems kind of silly not too. I understand it's a 'maverick' appeal to some, headed off and we'll just see if we get to where we're goin.....

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge?
Post by rigidchop on 05/31/08 at 04:13:03

if you look a ittle closer, you will see that the bike in denims post, has the carb turned 90 degrees not just the filter (which would require a new intake) and i have the same type of fuel gauge on my chopper, works great, since i dont have reserve.