Fuel gauge - is there as low fuel light?

[Tatonka]

Does the rt have a low fuel light? Gased up as the needle was almost on E but it took less than 5 gal. I think it's a 6.6 gal tank....can't find the info in the manual.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Does the rt have a low fuel light? Gased up as the needle was almost on E but it took less than 5 gal. I think it's a 6.6 gal tank....can't find the info in the manual.

Yes there is a low fuel light on the RT


Cruzr Joe

 

[ARtraveler]

Does the rt have a low fuel light? Gased up as the needle was almost on E but it took less than 5 gal. I think it's a 6.6 gal tank....can't find the info in the manual.

Yes it does. The most I have ever put in my tank was 5.8. Needle below empty--went 184 miles on the 998.

You should try to fill to the same level each and every time. Auto shut off leaves the tank wanting about one more gallon. I watch the gas level when filling. Bring it up to the ring, let it settle, bring it back up to the ring...done.

I also recommend setting a trip meter to zero at each fill. Then you know how many miles on the current tank. The fuel gauges are not that accurate. Get to know your particular machine--and you should be good.

Low fuel should come on about 150 miles on a 998 and about 200 miles on the 1330. WARNING, WARNING, WARNING--Your mileage may vary. :yes::yes::yes:

 

[canamjhb]

Yes it does. But not where you would think. I was leading a group ride last year around the West Coast. Guy behind me also riding a Spyder + cargo trailer and we were getting pretty much the same mileage and range. The night's stop was getting close and the fuel gage was bouncing off E. I kept watching the fuel gage for the light but nothing, so kept going. When we arrived at the Motel, my friend said his fuel light was on for the last 15 miles. It was then that I learned that the low fuel warning light is on the tach., not the fuel gage...pps:

 

[Tatonka]

Yes it does. But not where you would think. I was leading a group ride last year around the West Coast. Guy behind me also riding a Spyder + cargo trailer and we were getting pretty much the same mileage and range. The night's stop was getting close and the fuel gage was bouncing off E. I kept watching the fuel gage for the light but nothing, so kept going. When we arrived at the Motel, my friend said his fuel light was on for the last 15 miles. It was then that I learned that the low fuel warning light is on the tach., not the fuel gage...pps:

thank you...that helps....interesting ......was also trying to figure out setting the trip meter...it seems set it to pause to go..to resume to stop :shocked:

 

[DGoebel]

Does the rt have a low fuel light? Gased up as the needle was almost on E but it took less than 5 gal. I think it's a 6.6 gal tank....can't find the info in the manual.

What year RT are you driving? My '13 with the 998 gets about 150 when the reserve light comes on, but I have got 180 or so when it ran dry. Carried a reserve 1 gal REDA can to test run dry and restart process. Bike was doing 60 when the engine shut down, coasted to a safe stop on the shoulder, poured in my spare, restarted and ran fine back to the nearest gas station. Took 6 gallons to top off, another gallon in the spare REDA 1 gallon can.

 

[Tatonka]

What year RT are you driving? My '13 with the 998 gets about 150 when the reserve light comes on, but I have got 180 or so when it ran dry. Carried a reserve 1 gal REDA can to test run dry and restart process. Bike was doing 60 when the engine shut down, coasted to a safe stop on the shoulder, poured in my spare, restarted and ran fine back to the nearest gas station. Took 6 gallons to top off, another gallon in the spare REDA 1 gallon can.

Have a 13 as well and trying to figure out how things work.

 

[JayBros]

If you tell us what year and model Spyder you have it makes it faster for some of us to zero in on possible answers to your questions.

If you look in your operator's guide table of contents you should see a listing for the Multifunction Gauge Description. Click on the page and you will see a picture of the analog speedometer and tachometer in which there are also pictures of all the warning lights that appear on the gauge. The low fuel light should be at the 6K RPM point.

 

[DGoebel]

I routinely reset my trip meter when i refill my tank, the process is so second nature that I can't remember how to do it with my bike in storage. I use trip A as my current tank fuel mileage and Trip B as my current Oil mileage. I do routinely take photos of my dash and mileage when I make tire changes or any other maintenance issues and keep those pics forever, helps me to know what date and mileage I had when I did what to the bike.

 

[ARtraveler]

thank you...that helps....interesting ......was also trying to figure out setting the trip meter...it seems set it to pause to go..to resume to stop :shocked:

When it shows pause--its on. When it shows resume--its off.

 

[Easy Rider]

thank you...that helps....interesting ......was also trying to figure out setting the trip meter...it seems set it to pause to go..to resume to stop :shocked:

When on the trip screen, push the down arrow button for a second or two; release it and immediately push it again. RESET.

AND......letting your gas get that low all the time will certainly bite you in the butt eventually.

If I fill mine when the needle looks like it is just touching the last mark before E, it takes around 5 gallons. That means I have a gallon left, more or less that is about 30 miles.

 

[Highwayman2013]

If you want more accuracy for the fuel left, disconnect the analog gauges and use the digital ones (engine temp and gas gauge) on the speedo display.

 

[Easy Rider]

If you want more accuracy for the fuel left, disconnect the analog gauges and use the digital ones (engine temp and gas gauge) on the speedo display.

The analog fuel gauge on my '17 RT seems to be working perfectly.
And I can actually SEE it without my glasses on.

If it ain't broke............

 

[ARtraveler]

RE: Analog fuel gauges. Prior to 2014--the analog gauges left a bit to be desired. I replaced three (under warranty) on the 2010 RT before I gave up and went "digital."

Linda had the same problem with her 2011 and rather than play the game, I also went "digital" on that one.

My 2014 has no problems and is rock solid. I still set a trip meter to zero on each machine at each gas fill. I like to know my miles per tank. The needle or the bars give an "indicator" but have nothing to do with miles left in the tank.

We usually like to get off every hundred miles or so--so most of the time--we don't worry about running dry. :thumbup:

 

[pegasus1300]

The analog fuel gauge on my '17 RT seems to be working perfectly.
And I can actually SEE it without my glasses on.

If it ain't broke............

He has 2013 and the analog gauges are not that great back then. Digital is much more accurate. To reset your trip meter push mode to get you to the trip screen, push arrow left or right to toggle between Trip A and Trip B. Select trip A push the down arrow it will reset your Trip A to 0. It will automatically go back to the Speedometer after a few seconds.

I reset my Trip A at every gas fill. I use my Trip B to keep track of total trip mileage when travelling or total mileage for the month if no trips planned.

 

[Easy Rider]

He has 2013 and the analog gauges are not that great back then.

I know that but everybody might not.

So......if one is going to give the advice that the analog gauges should be disconnected, it seems to me that the responsible thing to do would be to say "if you have a model prior to 20XX".

 

[Highwayman2013]

I know that but everybody might not.

So......if one is going to give the advice that the analog gauges should be disconnected, it seems to me that the responsible thing to do would be to say "if you have a model prior to 20XX".

You can also use those existing gauge holes for other things. Battery gauge, larger clock, larger thermometer, etc. Hey you could even unhook the analog gauges and see if you like the digital ones better. You know, options that some people don't know about. Responsible? It costs nothing to try, and can be reversed in minutes.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

We have a 2013 RTL and on our trip to Canada we found that we were able to get about 120 miles before the fuel light came on, and reliably 30 miles after that. We pushed it past 150 miles by a little a couple of times, and the motorcycle was fully loaded with clothes and gear for a 3 week trip.

 

[Docster]

If you tell us what year and model Spyder you have it makes it faster for some of us to zero in on possible answers to your questions.

If you look in your operator's guide table of contents you should see a listing for the Multifunction Gauge Description. Click on the page and you will see a picture of the analog speedometer and tachometer in which there are also pictures of all the warning lights that appear on the gauge. The low fuel light should be at the 6K RPM point.

Isn't it amazing what can be found in the owner's manual?

 

[ARtraveler]

I know that but everybody might not.

So......if one is going to give the advice that the analog gauges should be disconnected, it seems to me that the responsible thing to do would be to say "if you have a model prior to 20XX".

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