I'm not a big believer in not knowing my fuel level until the red light comes on. And with all the adjustments I do I never really can figure out a good MPG estimate. I'd like to add a fuel gauge. Any ideas? I read a few posts using the search but they were mostly inconclusive unless I missed one. Thanks!
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How difficult to install fuel gauge on 80 special?
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If you put a standard tank and tach on it, it would be easy. after that, I would say see if the standard fuel sending unit will fit the special tank. You then MAY be able to use an aftermarket fuel gauge.Ray Matteis
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Fuel gauge on standard is on the left side of tank, special is on the right. So the standart gauge in a special tank would be upside down, won't work. I guess you could cut out the area with the mounting hole on the standard and fab it into the left side of special tank.79 F full cruiser, stainless brake lines, spade fuses, Accel coils, modded air box w/larger velocity stacks, 750 FD.
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Hi Manshack,
The distance my bike will travel from "full" to "light on" is usually about the same. I reset the trip when I fill up, so it is never a surprise when the light comes on.
There is the a few miles until the tank goes to reserve, so I never find it a problem?
AlanBIf it ain't broke, modify it!
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