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Message started by youzguyz on 07/02/14 at 14:04:51

Title: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by youzguyz on 07/02/14 at 14:04:51

Has anybody out there got a 2014 S40?

I just read a post on another forum that it has a low fuel light. It uses the previously unused light by the neutral indicator.

I don't think so...

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by Kris01 on 07/02/14 at 16:42:48

That would be nice...not that I would ever notice it though.

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by Serowbot on 07/02/14 at 17:45:03

0D342F357677460 wrote:

That would be nice...not that I would ever notice it though.

That would just give you a new excuse to kick yourself... ;D...

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by verslagen1 on 07/02/14 at 20:56:11

7F69737C61737F7C060 wrote:

Has anybody out there got a 2014 S40?

I just read a post on another forum that it has a low fuel light. It uses the previously unused light by the neutral indicator.

I don't think so...

yeah... and it has step thru seating. :-?

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by Steve H on 07/03/14 at 04:58:56

Low fuel light would mean there is a sending unit. Would mean gas gauge either on it or in the works.

Anybody heard any rumors?

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by youzguyz on 07/03/14 at 07:45:39

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The new owner in question now believes it is NOT a low fuel light.
Mention of such a feature is no where to be found in the owners manual.

The response from the owner:
I'm starting to believe mine doesn't actually have a gas light. The salesman told me it did and now I've checked the owners manual and it is not saying it had one. The light he pointed to isn't listed in the manual.

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by verslagen1 on 07/03/14 at 07:47:52

I don't think it'll get such a light until it becomes injected.

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by oldNslow on 07/03/14 at 08:46:39

Quote:

I'm starting to believe mine doesn't actually have a gas light. The salesman told me it did and now I've checked the owners manual and it is not saying it had one. The light he pointed to isn't listed in the manual.

For a year (maybe a couple of years) early models had a light that came on when the sidestand was down. Right next to the neutral light at the bottom of the speedo housing. The empty spot is still there but there is no light in it. That's what the salesman was probably pointing to. ::)

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by oldNslow on 07/03/14 at 09:03:54

Quote:

For a year (maybe a couple of years)

Just checked the wiring diagrams - only '86 models had that sidestand light

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by Serowbot on 07/03/14 at 09:32:18

My FI Sporty has a fuel light... It comes on somewhere between 80 and 160 miles... depending on the day of the week and the phase of the moon...
...usually around 160... but don't count on it... :-?...

Motorcycle fuel lights or level indicators are never very good,.. because the small amount of fuel gets sloshed around, and tilted so much...
They're better than nothin'... but not much...

Even my car (Geo Metro) only has an 8 gallon tank... when I turn hard left or right, I can watch the fuel gauge add or subtract a quarter tank...
;D ;D ;D...

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by Kris01 on 07/03/14 at 14:17:09

Geez, 8 gallons!?!? That sounds small even for a Metro. I guess with 200 mpg you don't need a big tank!

There was a rumor a few years ago that the S40 was getting fuel injection. Add that to the low fuel light rumor.

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by Face on 07/03/14 at 19:51:22

My Ducati has a low fuel light that works off pressure in the tank. The idea is that a higher ratio of 'air gas' to 'liquid gas' means increased pressure and therefore low fuel=light comes on. Not bad, in theory. In practice.............well, it's like Serrow said. Not acurate at all.

Guess what happens when a FULL tank of gas in a black tank sits in the sun a few minutes. Yep, increased pressure. I've had that dam light come on 9 miles after a fill up.. Worthless.

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by Serowbot on 07/03/14 at 22:38:40

676C7E62637E7E0D0 wrote:

I've had that dam light come on 9 miles after a fill up.. Worthless.

Uh oh,... you gotta' put another nickle in there... ;D...

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by gizzo on 07/04/14 at 18:02:02

7B70627E7F6262110 wrote:

At least yours comes on. My wife's Monster's does work occasionally but it's run out a couple of times because she didn't pay attention to the odometer. I guess that's the price of having a yellow fuel tank.

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by Rix on 07/06/14 at 12:39:04

My '13 doesn't have a light.

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by HAPPYDAN on 07/07/14 at 20:18:04

All that Hi-Tech and still no trip odometer. Hmmm.

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by Serowbot on 07/07/14 at 22:41:56

I've heard that the 15' models will come with a 3-digit luggage lock, zip tied to the bars...
;D...

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by GBG on 07/08/14 at 07:25:31

I learned on Sunday, at about 60 mph, that the main tank will get me about 108 miles (with a lot of start and stop.) I didn't push the reserve.

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by Dave on 07/08/14 at 09:19:26

63464345524156240 wrote:

I learned on Sunday, at about 60 mph, that the main tank will get me about 108 miles (with a lot of start and stop.) I didn't push the reserve.

And that is the reason.....we suggest you stop every 100 miles to buy gas. ;D

Title: Re: 2014 S40 has fuel light?
Post by GBG on 07/08/14 at 09:46:18

Exactly, Dave. I got caught in the middle of nowhere.