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| | | CornerBanger | | Jupiter |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 07/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,113 | | Location | : | Charleston, SC, United States |
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| | Posted : 13 Jan 2012 - 13:40 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: Fordster) | | |
Fordster wrote:
Gonzo wrote:
Hi Folks,
Back from a long hiatus and glad to see the forum is as lively as ever. :)
One question: Has anyone disabled (or know how to) the really annoying orange "low fuel" light?
Cheers,
Gonzo |
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Try adding fuel. I do that and the light goes out. Works every time. And as annoying as the orange light is, I find it to be somewhat less annoying than having to walk home! |
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| | | zolti | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 13 Jan 2012 - 19:58 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: CornerBanger) | | | looks like gonzo has added the fuel and gone for another long hiatus.
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| | | Gonzo | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Jan 2012 - 03:20 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: zolti) | | | Yes, yes... All very funny... :)
But fact is that I watch my fuel gauge carefully, and even when the last bar dissappears, I can still go for another 100Kms before the bird runs out. (Although I've never actually run out on the bird - just needed to put in close to the max litres.)
So, with the orange light coming on when you are down to 4 bars (which is about 100Kms from no bars) and 100Kms left after no bars... The damn annoying orange light is on for half a bloody tank! 
So, I'll ask again, for anyone that is mildly technical or adventurous...
Is it possible to PERMANENTLY disable the annoying orange "low" fuel fuel light?
(You guys are just so damn funny. :) )
Gonzo
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Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,574 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Jan 2012 - 03:31 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: Gonzo) | | | So far I have had no need to take the speedo asembly off, so don't know if it's a sealed unit, runs led's or bulbs. Is it simply a matter of unplugging the offending orange light? Or sticking a piece of insulation tape on the glass
Just so you know Gonzo, I spotted your post early and was about to make a smart arsed comment, but restrained myself. If the comment had have been made by a Pom, well, say no more.
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| | | CornerBanger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 07/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,113 | | Location | : | Charleston, SC, United States |
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| | Posted : 17 Jan 2012 - 12:45 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: Gonzo) | | |
Gonzo wrote:
Yes, yes... All very funny... :)
But fact is that I watch my fuel gauge carefully, and even when the last bar dissappears, I can still go for another 100Kms before the bird runs out. (Although I've never actually run out on the bird - just needed to put in close to the max litres.)
So, with the orange light coming on when you are down to 4 bars (which is about 100Kms from no bars) and 100Kms left after no bars... The damn annoying orange light is on for half a bloody tank!
So, I'll ask again, for anyone that is mildly technical or adventurous...
Is it possible to PERMANENTLY disable the annoying orange "low" fuel fuel light?
(You guys are just so damn funny. :) )
Gonzo |
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I will take a look at the spedo assembly when I assemble the tank.
| There are those who own and there are those who ride!
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2007 Kawi KX250F
2010 Kawi KX85 (My boy's ride)
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| | | BigJack | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2009 | | Posts | : | 246 | | Location | : | Mishawaka, In., United States |
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| | Posted : 18 Jan 2012 - 14:54 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: CornerBanger) | | | IS their a switch on the float bowl arm that could be ajusted?
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| | | Daycruiser | | Chaac | | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 704 | | Location | : | Garner, NC, United States |
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| | Posted : 18 Jan 2012 - 23:53 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: BigJack) | | | It will be interesting to hear what is found when the speedo is inspected. Most of the ones I've modified (Japanese) are printed circuit with surface mount LED's for idiot lights and night illumination. The tank gauge and idiot light are driven from the tank sensor voltage levels feeding an IC who's logic triggers the bar graph changes and subsequent idiot LED at a predetermined set point. I like to replace the speedo illumination LED's to change the night-time face color among other things.
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| | | CornerBanger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 07/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,113 | | Location | : | Charleston, SC, United States |
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| | Posted : 19 Jan 2012 - 13:17 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: BigJack) | | |
BigJack wrote:
IS their a switch on the float bowl arm that could be ajusted? |
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No, it is one piece. Also, if it could be adjusted the fuel gauge would read full when it was not.
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| | | curtis41 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/08/2010 | | Posts | : | 191 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 19 Jan 2012 - 13:34 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: CornerBanger) | | | Sometimes the simplest solution is the best. Just put a piece of black tape over the offending orange fuel low light. I like to leave that sucker on, myself. Good to have an idea how much fuel is left. I drive all the way down to zero now and then fuel up, UNLESS I am on the road. Then, I fill the tank a bit more often. NOT fun to push an 812 pound (369 kg) machine very far, any day, any time.
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| | | davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 19 Jan 2012 - 18:38 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: curtis41) | | | Just alittle FYI for you guys who like to run the fuel gauge down to "E" for enough.And this applies to all fuel injected vehicles.Like a boat turning on the water,ya hear that motor cavitating.The exact same thing happens with the fuel pump in the gas tank if ya run it too low.And ya know what happens next??? The fuel pump is junk.You may get away with it a couple times,but sooner or later,it will catch up with ya.So what I'm sayin is,it's not a good idea to run the fuel down too much or you'll be walkin, and later buyin a new pump.Nuff said?? Dave!!!
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| | | Gonzo | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 01 Feb 2012 - 04:11 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: curtis41) | | |
curtis41 wrote:
Sometimes the simplest solution is the best. Just put a piece of black tape over the offending orange fuel low light. |
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OK, but can the speedo be opened to put some tape over the light? Not going to ride around with some electrical tape stuck to the outside! :)
If we didn't have a fuel gauge that is always there, showing how many bars of fuel you have, then I'd be fine with the stupid orange light. But since the bar graph is there and I can plainly see when it is at 4 bars or less... Really, that bright orange light while riding at night is damn annoying.
And when you have an attention span of a goldfish, every 5 minutes or so you startle yourself when you see a bright orange light on your dash and think "Crap! Engine light? ... No, stupid fuel light. *sigh*" 
Gonzo
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Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
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| | | CornerBanger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 07/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,113 | | Location | : | Charleston, SC, United States |
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| | Posted : 22 Feb 2012 - 13:31 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: CornerBanger) | | |
CornerBanger wrote:
Gonzo wrote:
Yes, yes... All very funny... :)
But fact is that I watch my fuel gauge carefully, and even when the last bar dissappears, I can still go for another 100Kms before the bird runs out. (Although I've never actually run out on the bird - just needed to put in close to the max litres.)
So, with the orange light coming on when you are down to 4 bars (which is about 100Kms from no bars) and 100Kms left after no bars... The damn annoying orange light is on for half a bloody tank!
So, I'll ask again, for anyone that is mildly technical or adventurous...
Is it possible to PERMANENTLY disable the annoying orange "low" fuel fuel light?
(You guys are just so damn funny. :) )
Gonzo |
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I will take a look at the spedo assembly when I assemble the tank. |
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Gonz,
The light/gauge face and circuit board are fastened together. I will put pictures up tonight when I get home. You will not be able to "unplug" the low fuel light. 
MAX FUEL:
Ok folks, I filled my tank from being dead empty and air dried to the splash guard using a liquid measuring device for accuracy, and yes the bike was on its side stand. The tank will hold exactly 24 US quarts (6 gallons). So the advertised 5.8 might be usable amount but I would hazard to guess that 5.6 would be reasonable as a usable amount. Yay, the question is finally answered... 
| There are those who own and there are those who ride!
2010 Thunderbird
2007 Kawi KX250F
2010 Kawi KX85 (My boy's ride)
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| | | CornerBanger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 07/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,113 | | Location | : | Charleston, SC, United States |
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| | Posted : 22 Feb 2012 - 21:40 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: CornerBanger) | | | Gonz,
Pictures as promised:
Back of housing
Gauge face
Gauge side
Gauge back
| There are those who own and there are those who ride!
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2010 Kawi KX85 (My boy's ride)
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| | | Gonzo | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 23 Feb 2012 - 13:09 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: CornerBanger) | | | Holy crap! There are less components in my iPhone!!! What the hell does it need so many ICs?
Gonzo
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Red XIII
Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
| | Post edited by Gonzo on 23 Feb 2012 - 13:10 |
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| | | EnGage | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Feb 2012 - 17:04 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: Gonzo) | | |
Gonzo wrote:
Holy crap! There are less components in my iPhone!!! What the hell does it need so many ICs?
Gonzo |
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The British are secretly tracking our whearabouts and sending out sending out signals from the speedo that brainwashes us into liking British food
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| | | CornerBanger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 07/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,113 | | Location | : | Charleston, SC, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Feb 2012 - 17:09 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: EnGage) | | |
EnGage wrote:
Gonzo wrote:
Holy crap! There are less components in my iPhone!!! What the hell does it need so many ICs?
Gonzo |
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The British are secretly tracking our whearabouts and sending out sending out signals from the speedo that brainwashes us into liking British food |
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Or fist fighting in the House of Commons... Link
| There are those who own and there are those who ride!
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2007 Kawi KX250F
2010 Kawi KX85 (My boy's ride)
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| | | Steve | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/03/2011 | | Posts | : | 480 | | Location | : | Chesham, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 24 Feb 2012 - 12:56 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: EnGage) | | |
EnGage wrote:
Gonzo wrote:
Holy crap! There are less components in my iPhone!!! What the hell does it need so many ICs?
Gonzo |
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The British are secretly tracking our whearabouts and sending out sending out signals from the speedo that brainwashes us into liking British food |
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Nothing wrong with a good curry. How dare you malign our traditional cuisine 
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| | | DizzE | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,141 | | Location | : | Sunnyvale, CA, United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Feb 2012 - 14:46 Post title : Re: Gas gauge enigma answered (Re: Steve) | | | That's right, whenever I'm in London, not so much lately, alas, I always get taken out for curry. Some of the best of Empire's cuisine.
And the chutney, too hot to eat but too sweet to resist. Earthing food. 
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