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So my gas gauge doesnt work. I havent looked at anything on the bike yet i was just wondering if any one has had trouble with theirs in the past. I know it could be the gauge the sender of the wireing. I was just curious if these bikes have any issues with this. Just putting some feelers out there.
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80 XS1100G Black Betty (Daily Driver)
79 XS1100SF (Buddys Project)
82 XJ750 Maxim (Fathers Bike)
81 CB750F SS (Buddys Project)
06 GSX600F Sold! (Was Mine)
81 XS1100 Failed Bobber Project (Mine)
81 XS1100 Parts (Mine)
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Could be something as simple as the plug under the seat at the back end of the tank not being plugged in.
The manual(s) have good steps for checking the sending unit and the gauge.Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
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K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
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bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
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The voltage regulator inside the tachometer of my 1980G started working intermittently. The tank level would indicate empty every other day. I checked everything but nothing worked until I replaced the voltage regulator inside the tachometer.
I would suggest doing an ohm check on the sending unit as per the manual. Do a continuity check on the wiring from the sender to the gauge. Check he connections behind your headlight as well. Good luckUnited States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
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Mine always says half a tank
Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
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I looked up how to check it in the manual and printed it off. If the weather stays under 100* this weekend ill take a look at her and see what i come up with. I dont recall it ever working so im thinking it probably is a problem with the regulator in the tac. Ill post an update monday if i find anything out.80 XS1100G Black Betty (Daily Driver)
79 XS1100SF (Buddys Project)
82 XJ750 Maxim (Fathers Bike)
81 CB750F SS (Buddys Project)
06 GSX600F Sold! (Was Mine)
81 XS1100 Failed Bobber Project (Mine)
81 XS1100 Parts (Mine)
Grip it, Rip it, and Stick it!!!Comment
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does it say half full or half empty?Originally posted by natemoen View PostMine always says half a tank
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Depends on my mood that day!Originally posted by dpotter58 View Postdoes it say half full or half empty?
Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Mine works when it wants to and most of the time it dosen't want to. No biggie, I use the odo to gauge how much fuel I have left.When a 10 isn't enough, get a 11. 80g HardbaggerComment
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Mine always says empty. I would use the odo but i lost the speedo cable in my black hole of a shop. I sware it eats things. So i just put gas in it about every other time i ride. Would like to get it fixed so i could go on a long haul some time.Originally posted by webbcraft2150 View Post80 XS1100G Black Betty (Daily Driver)
79 XS1100SF (Buddys Project)
82 XJ750 Maxim (Fathers Bike)
81 CB750F SS (Buddys Project)
06 GSX600F Sold! (Was Mine)
81 XS1100 Failed Bobber Project (Mine)
81 XS1100 Parts (Mine)
Grip it, Rip it, and Stick it!!!Comment
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Ride a long haul with a friend to be your odometer, or just plan out your gas stops 100 miles apart.
No need to not go.
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I dont like to have to make plans. Just want to ride where the road takes me.
80 XS1100G Black Betty (Daily Driver)
79 XS1100SF (Buddys Project)
82 XJ750 Maxim (Fathers Bike)
81 CB750F SS (Buddys Project)
06 GSX600F Sold! (Was Mine)
81 XS1100 Failed Bobber Project (Mine)
81 XS1100 Parts (Mine)
Grip it, Rip it, and Stick it!!!Comment
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