Fuel Light

[SloppyBear]

Just wondering here.

My wife has a 2010 Superlow, somewhat new to us. Twice now when riding the low fuel light has come on after she has just filled the tank. I was wondering if this is an issue like some cars where there is a sensor attached to the gas cap. Or if there is a different sensor, or if anyone let me know of them having a similar issue.

It seems to clear the code once she stops, turns the bike off, so i was thinking its throwing a bad code, but am unsure as its only been twice and i didn't see if it actually threw any codes.

Any ideas?

 

[Hoople]

It seems to clear the code once she stops, turns the bike off,

It sounds like your stopping for fuel and leaving the engine running. When I do that it messes with the firmware and the same problem happens to me.
After refueling you must reboot.

 

[BUBBIE]

I always shut the bike OFF and fuel.

RE-set my mileage #1 meter to "0" and turn on switches, allow the bike to cycle, then when lights are out and telling me to go ahead and start... Never a problem.

but of course mine is an 09 FLHR

signed....BUBBIE

 

[CoreyV]

My 2010 1200 custom does it all the time. Sometimes right after i fill it and other times 50 miles down the road. I've just learned to ignore it and watch my miles for fill up time. It is kind of annoying though.

 

[Never2Old]

SloppyBear, I had a problem with my 2011 Superlow doing the same thing. I took it back to the dealer and they ended up replacing the fuel level sensor. This was back in November of 2011 and I haven't had any problems with it since then. Might be worth having the sensor checked out. Good luck! Joan

 

[04XL1200C]

Yup common problem on sportster efi that low fuel light is useless on some bikes! I have a few friends who are on fuel sensor #3 and still have the same problem! They just ride to a set miles and fill up!

*note* there is a new dual purpose tach/ speedo combo gauge from HD that you can add a real fuel gauge option too... I have heard it fixes this issue!

 

[usetheBFH]

Yup common problem on sportster efi that low fuel light is useless on some bikes! I have a few friends who are on fuel sensor #3 and still have the same problem! They just ride to a set miles and fill up!

*note* there is a new dual purpose tach/ speedo combo gauge from HD that you can add a real fuel gauge option too... I have heard it fixes this issue!

Yeah not worth trying to fix. I like running by the odometer anyway.

 

[wikdj]

I have a 2011 Sporty 48. I can have a full tank and if I hit about 80 mph the fuel light will come on. If I stop and shut things off, it clears.