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Message started by bking0217 on 05/12/11 at 07:47:32

Title: fuel gauge?
Post by bking0217 on 05/12/11 at 07:47:32

Sorry if this has been asked before, I'm new around here. Has anyone tried to install a new fuel gauge on their Savage?

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Post by thumperclone on 05/12/11 at 07:50:20

3 number combo lock from the dollar store..
100 miles per tank

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Post by verslagen1 on 05/12/11 at 08:03:45

Number of ways to do it
luggage lock taped to the handlebars being the cheapest.
Veypor vr1 offers a number of feature, speedo, tach, gear indicator and fuel level.
Also a VN750 tank has a level sensor in it.

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Post by RC on 05/12/11 at 20:22:10

Gee my o9 has a gauge just to the right of the speedo, ;D insert the key remove the fuel gauges chrome cover and look inside with a little sunlight you can easily see how much fuel you have. Or you can just do what I do and get gas every 100 miles.

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Post by babyhog on 05/13/11 at 05:03:56

Depends on how much you wanna pay for one. Those Veypor things get pretty pricey! But after a while, you get used to not having one. Here's my latest "fuel gauge" velcro'd in place for easy changing at fill-ups, and easy to see while riding.

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/stuff/WP_000623.jpg

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Post by weracerc on 05/13/11 at 05:21:23

well i cheated - i filled up the bike even though it did not need to be filled on the even 100 mile mark on the Odom.....now i refilled it +/- 5 miles either side of the next 100 mark or right on it if i am near a gas station.....and I know if i get pushed i can in reality go to +25 over the next 100 on reserve and still not be a pedestrian....doubt i would try 130 i'd be walking to get a gas can......now if you are a feather weighted rider you might get to 140........

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Post by Bubba on 05/13/11 at 07:16:52

I can't remember who posted it but someone installed a site glass from a kit...it was pretty slick

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Post by Arnold on 05/13/11 at 07:37:38

Yea, stevenrullo on ebay. But it involves welding.

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Post by papi_ocho on 05/13/11 at 12:51:46

66692C3E293E383A313C6E5F0 wrote:

i cant wait to be on the savage full time..

:( my busa gets just over 125 to the tank(5 gallons). the high speed computer says i get 32 to the gallon BUT i dont think so.

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Post by Serowbot on 05/13/11 at 13:02:16

At 60mpg,.. with 2,8 gallons,... I should be able to go 168 miles...

... but I fill at 100 miles anyway.
I have gone as far as 120, but I was getting worried... :-?...

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Post by MotoBuddha on 05/13/11 at 13:17:00

Ride until it starts to sputter, flip to reserve, find gas.

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Post by weracerc on 05/13/11 at 13:36:11

I forgot ONCE - hit 125 cough cough gag gag - oh $*!T - coast - cuss - think - ah ha ha stupid try reserve!.....whew that was close 4 miles to nearest gas station (Specticle Testical Wallet & Watch)......and she drank 2.6 gallons......NOT going to make that mistake again

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Post by Arnold on 05/13/11 at 14:09:39

I often forget to turn the petcock to ON after starting. I usually suddenly remember about 1/4 mile down the road.

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Post by CalisOsin on 05/13/11 at 14:14:24

Arnold - i'm guessing you have the raptor (I do too), and someone here once told me they leave it "on" all the time. If i remember correctly it's only a problem if your float has a problem and by their way of thinking, better to find that out while you're parked and not while you're riding.

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Post by Arnold on 05/13/11 at 15:05:44

That's correct, I suppose I could leave it on.