| Author | Message | ||
     Benriding |
Just had to push bike home for the second time, fuel light doesn't come on and fuel screen on the odometer says F 0.0, always. What to do next? Don't really want to take it in as just got it a couple weeks ago and want to ride. 08 XB12X Oh and really glad theses things are light and easily pushed. | ||
| Red_chili |
Warranty for sure. Fuel level sensor, most likely. (duh. Guess that was kinda obvious...  ) (Message edited by Red_Chili on August 29, 2008) | ||
| Benriding |
Ya, thats what I figured just wondering if there was something else to try, or if others had the same problem. Have to just watch the trip meter til I can get it in. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
Benpushin, Just think of all the money that Buell is saving you in Health Club fees, you know, with all that aerobic conditioning you're getting free-o-charge.  Your calves will have cuts like diamonds. By the way, which way to the beach?  (Message edited by electraglider_1997 on August 29, 2008) | ||
| Benriding |
Ya few more times and I'll have to add wieght, fill the Panniers with sand. Ha ha..ha | ||
| Benriding |
Ya few more times and I'll have to add wieght, fill the Panniers with sand. Ha ha..ha | ||
| Packdog |
A friend with a new Sportster had the same problem (well, at least the fuel light wasn't coming on, the Harley's don't have the cool odometer), so he ran a through a couple tanks of gas with some Lucas Oils additive and it started working. Possibly a coincidence, but for less than $10 it might be worth a try. It was some kind of injector cleaner/top end lubricator stuff. I can find out exactly what product it was if you are really interested. | ||
| Teeps |
The only moving part in the fuel tank is the fuel pump(including the pressure regulator.) The low fuel light, and "F odo" work off a "thermister", that is part of the fuel pump assy. But, can be bought separately. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermistor You could certainly check the external wires for rubs, also check the connections, pinfits and terminations, for the low fuel circuits. | ||
| Benriding |
Thanks for the thoughts guys, I'll take a look at wires etc. and get it to the dealer when I can, just hard to stop riding if it's going to take a while. Looks like the whole fuel pump assembly has to come out, not that it's a big job but an 08 with 2500 miles they should have to fix. | ||
| Ulykan |
My fuel pump failed at under 500 miles and took a week to get the parts. Hopefully yours isn't that and is something minor. Wishing you the best. | ||
| Svh |
I picked mine up yesterday and noticed today the countdown isn't working. I will have to report it at the 1000 mi service. | ||
| Florida_lime |
Svh, Is your fuel light coming on at all ? | ||
| Svh |
Not sure I haven't let it get that low yet. I have been basing my tanks off the mpg's posted on here but I am apparently the minor exception on that. First 2 tanks I have got 48mpg and 47mpg. so when I thought I was nearing empty I still had well over 2 gallons left. I will let this tank get down there though. 1pm Saturday to 7am Monday have put on over 250miles with out a long trip. Love this bike and more importantly so does the wife. | ||
| Florida_lime |
Countdown doesn't start until the fuel light comes on. Go ride !  | ||
| Svh |
I have been! Its been a blast! Over 430 miles now. Got it with 22miles on her on Sat. Other than the few common complaints on here, vibration and heat, I have had none at all. The wife and I are so glad we bought this bike. |
