Got the bouncing fuel gauge... For those who have replaced their gauge, is it worth having it done, or just go by the trip meter?

[DocRags]

I'm now having problems with the bouncing fuel gauge that a number of you have complained about. The RT has around 3900 miles on it. In the last week or so, I've noticed the fuel gauge bouncing around like a spinning compass. It seems like some of you haven't resolved the problem by replacing the gauge...

So, is it worth having the service dept replace it, or should I just ignore it and go by the number of miles showing on the odometer/trip meter?

Thanks for your opinion.

 

[NancysToy]

I use the miles, although my gauge is fairly stable near the bottom.

 

[crazyspyder]

gas gauge

why dont you just use your digitals? far more accurate and no more issues. and remember to replace them with other crafty gauges like a volt meter on one end and a clock on the other end... this is an old discussion. :bdh: I like that icon. hahahaa

 

[Bob Denman]

I changed mine out. Got them from a friend who switched to the digital gauges. They bounce around a lot; but it's no worse than a snowmobile with a float-type fuel gauge.

 

[paulbrinker]

I just use the gauge as a reference, but mostly rely on the trip meter(which I religiously reset when I fill up) and the low fuel warning light. The most I have put in with the fuel light on is 4.5 gal. which is plenty to get to a gas station with a 6 plus gal. tank.

 

[scooterexpress]

I switched to the digital side last year, found that it's so darn accurate, and the most I've ever put in is 5.8 gal.

 

[Bob Ledford]

Digital Fuel Gauge

Tell me more on this subject :shocked:

 

[ornerydog7]

Tell me more on this subject :shocked:

Lots of info for you here.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...el-gagues-disconnect&highlight=digital+gauges

 

[Jeriatric]

I'm now having problems with the bouncing fuel gauge that a number of you have complained about. The RT has around 3900 miles on it. In the last week or so, I've noticed the fuel gauge bouncing around like a spinning compass. It seems like some of you haven't resolved the problem by replacing the gauge...

So, is it worth having the service dept replace it, or should I just ignore it and go by the number of miles showing on the odometer/trip meter?

Thanks for your opinion.

Half done with BRP's update (bulletin #2012-12). That half being the BUDS update... that alone made a noticeable improvement (60% less bounce). The replacement fuel gauge has arrived at my dealer and once it's installed, I'll update. Best guess... I think once the new gauge is in place, it'll be a total fix.

 

[d.o.spyder-rts]

You may want to disconnect the guages, I had my guages disconnected at the 600 mi check. I like the digital readouts better and the fuel guage is more accurate. Dale

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I had my gauge replaced 3 times and I finally gave up and went digital. Digital is so much more accurate. I would have my dealer replace the gauge and see how it goes but don't count on the new one working. You paid more for the RT with analog gauges so in my opinion they should work or they should be replaced. But when you get sick of replacing them just go digital.

 

[SpyderLady]

You may want to disconnect the guages, I had my guages disconnected at the 600 mi check. I like the digital readouts better and the fuel guage is more accurate. Dale

Yep we have done this too. Much, much better:yes:

 

[ARtraveler]

I am on the second analog gauge for my 2010 RT. I finally threw in the towel and disconnected the analogs and now am using the digital gauges. Much more accurate and I don't get seasick watching the needle jump all over the place.

Akspyderlady also had me disconnect the analog on her new 2011 RT within the first couple hundred miles of use.

I also zero the trip meter at each fill up.

 

[tnhoover]

Replaced my gauges with Ram Mounts. Now I have the more accurate digital gauges and a place to mount my phone and GPS.

 

[bruiser]

Had the gage replaced on the '10 RTS and it didn't help much. The '12 RTS gage bounces a little but smooths out when it gets to the 3/4 mark. Haven't taken the step of disconnecting them. You'd think after all the complaints BRP would've come up with a fix by now.

 

[ARtraveler]

My suggestion would be to get rid of the redundant analog gauges and put a couple other types of gauges in their place. No suggestions other than voltmeter.

 

[glynnk]

Mine changed out early on...had the same bouncing problem. Replaced one rock solid.
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[DocRags]

Appreciate the input from everyone, along with all the ideas. I've got two ram mounts on the handlebars so I can't see putting any more mounts in where the analog gauges are. My voltmeter is sitting here waiting to be installed. We always zero out the trip meter when we get gas; so I usually pay attention to the mileage rather than the fuel gauge, anyway. Not sure what we're going to do yet; definitely like the look of the digital display better.

 

[ARtraveler]

:agree: x2

 

[DocRags]

I'd have to say Erags had me stressing out today when we rode our Spyders from Pensacola to Jackson MS... at one point my fuel gauge had the needle on the lowest bar of the "E" (bouncing even lower at times) and he kept insisting we could make the Sam's Club "up the road a little bit." :gaah:

I was approaching 150 miles on my trip meter at the time and we kept hitting red lights. Visions of running out of gas were flying through my brain (along with thoughts of killing him if I did!) but he was right. We made it without sputtering out of fuel! :yes: When I asked why we bought the 1 gal gas can for the saddlebag (on his workbench at home) he told me that was for when we are riding in areas where we don't know where the next gas station is, not for rides when we know where they are but might not make it to it! Male logic! :gaah: