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Message started by superdave on 10/09/07 at 21:13:51

Title: Fuel Gauge
Post by superdave on 10/09/07 at 21:13:51

I got my S40 over a month ago, and enjoy riding it very much. I realize it has a reserve on the tank, but has anyone added a gas gauge to their Suzuki, so that you know when the tank is almost empty? Also, what is the light inside the speedometer, on lower right side? I haven't seen it light up; what is its purpose? Thanks for any feedback you can give me.

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge
Post by youzguyz on 10/10/07 at 02:11:37

Welcome to the site SuperDave. Umm.. not THE superdave osborn? What show was that from..
Anyway.
Most people use a trip meter of some kind instead of a gas gauge.
Look here Trip Meter Ideas (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1116676372)

That light doesn't do anything on most models and years.
There was a discussion about that a while back here:
Speedometer question
(http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;num=1190766113)

It always helps to check out the Technical Documents section here (it even has a nice menu post) and do a search for things you are looking for.

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/10/07 at 02:58:32

While you are working it toward the "rat bike" image with the mods, maybe do a sightglass for a fuel gauge. Of course, a crash could be very bad, but hey, we need to know how much gas we have all the time & we only fall down occasionally, soooo??

Uhh, my idea stinks,Keeping up with the mileage is really easy, you get a feel for how often to get gas. It doesnt take long.

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge
Post by vtail on 10/10/07 at 08:48:52

Simple. Every 100 miles (160) km change to reserve (so you won't run out at a critical moment like passing a semmi on a 2 lane road with oncoming traffic in the distance, Ouchh!) Then look for the nearest gas station and you'll never run out (unless you've got a leak). I put on a Sigma tripmeter. It does a lot more than just that. It's very accurate, has things like max and average speed, clock etc,etc ;D

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge
Post by toddlamp8 on 10/10/07 at 13:30:57

I'm using a Veypor computer. A little pricey but I love it. It estimates your fuel usage based on a calibration, distance travelled, acceleration, RPMs, etc. It's a way more indepth version of the "trip meter -divided by- gallons added" at the gas station. So far it has been dead accurate.

It also has a tach and gear indicator! PM Lancer if interested.

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge
Post by SteveRocket on 10/10/07 at 14:15:32

vtail wrote:

I do exactly the same and If I know how far I am going and it takes me over the hundred I fill up first. I also carry a 33oz fuel canister in my tool bag "Just in Case".
that last suggestestion came from Smokey02 RIP.

Steve

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge
Post by RadarORiley on 10/10/07 at 15:14:57

I write my mileage on either the speedometer or a wipe off note I have on the handle bars, when I've gone 100 miles, time to fill it, easy math, hasn't failed me yet

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge
Post by T-Mack1 on 10/10/07 at 19:08:05

I thought a gas guage would be great, and a trip odometer too. But, I'm getting so use to the way it is, I don't think I'll mod for that.

I do similar as above posts, , I know to expect the have to switch to reserve at the 100 mile mark. It was xxx20.x on the odometer but on Sunday I did an early fill up for a long ride so now is xxx77.x miles. I'm at 12040.5, I'll soon hit 12077.0 and then reserve it.

And, I switch as soon as there's a miss fire or if the idle starts getting low. I'm getting real good at it. Then I got half a gallon to find gas. That's 25 miles (or more). Here in eastern PA, that's no problem. I think if I did a trip like Beatduck, I would track it much closer.