fuel light

[craigmpak]

I just purchased a 2007 R3 and love it ... problem is my fuel light does not come on ! The light does come on right after turning the key on but will not come on when low on fuel. I lifted the tank and everything looks ok. (punplugged and replugged connector) Is it possible to see the float in the tank? I'm just looking for any tips or tricks so i dont have to rip the bottom of the tank apart. Thanks !

Craig

 

[Captain Rich]

It's possible to reinstall the fuel sender with the float arm not properly in the slot of the switch...you'd need to pull the sender to remedy that though. Dealer did that to me once. It's not a big deal to pull the sender out and check - I couldn't see the problem from the filler cap. It's also possible that it's just out of adjustment. How low have you let the fuel get? Check out the online service manual here on the site for a pictorial of the sender - about 6 or 8 screws as I recall.

 

[xhdskip]

if you've let it get close to 200 miles an still no light,
I'd either take the tank off and fix it,
or just use the odometer.
You're lucky, most of us have the light come on way to early
and have to take the tank off to bend the float down so it DOESN'T come on as much.
Rejoice in your misfortune.

 

[craigmpak]

hey Captain, light definitely works but wont come on even on empty ... yes, i've already run out of gas. I bought a US bike and forgot the odometer was in miles .... Jesus. Can anyone confirm if they can see the float at the bottom of the tank? Maybe i will leave this as a winter project and pay attention to the odometer ... i would say 150 miles to be safe?

 

[Captain Rich]

...yes, i've already run out of gas...

Wow! That sucks. NO, I cannot see the float from the top of the tank. 150 miles should be good - mine sets off around 160 and there's over 1 US Gal in reserve. Most riders get between 32-37 US MPG. Good Luck!

 

[barbagris]

Maybe i will leave this as a winter project and pay attention to the odometer ... i would say 150 miles to be safe?

I'd do a fuel check if I were you. Fill it up - do (say) 200kms and see how much you used. Then start establishing margins.