Fuel gauge indicator not stable - is this normal? Or do I need a new gauge?

[DenisC]

Good morning ,

I bought a Spyder 2010 RT with A/C group which i bought last year. I noticed that the fuel gauge indicator needle keep bouncing when i am riding. I have heard that the gauge is not reliable as far as accuracy but did anyone heard if this was a problem that BRP fixed by introducing a new fuel gauge. I just don't want to buy another one and have the same problem.
DenisC

 

[Bob Denman]

Yup! The older gauges were very prone to bouncing around...
Your best bet is to simply ignore the gauge: it was never that accurate anyway!
Ride by your trip odometer: find a safe mileage that you can cover on a tankful (leaving some room for variance!), and don't exceed that distance without finding fuel.

 

[DenisC]

Yup! The older gauges were very prone to bouncing around...
Your best bet is to simply ignore the gauge: it was never that accurate anyway!
Ride by your trip odometer: find a safe mileage that you can cover on a tankful (leaving some room for variance!), and don't exceed that distance without finding fuel.

Thanks Bob, that is what I have been doing, just to be on the save side.

 

[Bob Denman]

:thumbup: Oddly enough: my 2010 RT A&C actually had a gauge that wasn't bouncing...
But when I was bringing the bike up to RT-S specifications; I replaced those analog gauges with some that had chrome trim-work around them...
That's when the bouncing started; and the relying on an accurate gauge stopped! :banghead:

 

[Peter Aawen]

I already answered in the other thread you put up on this?!?

Why put up TWO threads asking the same thing?? :dontknow:
It doesn't get you an answer any quicker; it doesn't even get you a 'better' answer in the long run.... but it does stand a very good chance of really annoying anyone else trying to search for the answer later on & maybe also those who've answered in one thread that you've potentially subsequently insulted & snubbed by posting the same question again, as if their response wasn't even worth considering; and it probably even increases the likelihood of getting the wrong answer or at least distorting/confusing the correct response because neither thread will get ALL the discussion!! :gaah:

I'll happily repost my answer from the other thread here in this thread if you decide to delete the other one Denis, & I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who'd really appreciate you doing just that? :thumbup:

 

[WellsboroSpyder]

Wow spyder with A/C. I could of used that last August. :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

Wow spyder with A/C. I could of used that last August. :roflblack:

It was a REALLY cool bike... :2thumbs:

 

[cuznjohn]

lets face it, most of us that ride are also unstable also

 

[DenisC]

I already answered in the other thread you put up on this?!?

Why put up TWO threads asking the same thing?? :dontknow:
It doesn't get you an answer any quicker; it doesn't even get you a 'better' answer in the long run.... but it does stand a very good chance of really annoying anyone else trying to search for the answer later on & maybe also those who've answered in one thread that you've potentially subsequently insulted & snubbed by posting the same question again, as if their response wasn't even worth considering; and it probably even increases the likelihood of getting the wrong answer or at least distorting/confusing the correct response because neither thread will get ALL the discussion!! :gaah:

I'll happily repost my answer from the other thread here in this thread if you decide to delete the other one Denis, & I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who'd really appreciate you doing just that? :thumbup:

Hi Peter, I appreciate the comment and do apologize if the 2 threads are confusing. I am new at posting in forums and I didn't know that if I posted a thread in this forum and the same in the Canada forum group, they would both show up for everyone to see. I guess it is a learning curve. Thanks for letting me know. I will delete the second one. Cheers.

 

[Ramrover]

There's an Easy digital fix for fuel and temp problems...... all you have to do is remove the four screws holding your digital dash. Then remove the wires from the temp and gas gauges and start up your bike and the digital panel will display your gas and temp; and believe me, it is accurate!

 

[Chupaca]

Double Threads - the Problem is not always the poster's fault...actually don't know if it is explained or not, but if you post to any forum it will appear in the general forum. Then if you post to the general forum thinking your post will only appear in the specific forum it again appears in the general forum. So if they want to post to the RT forum then they should only post there. It will appear in the general as well and eventually reside in the RT form. If one checks on the far right, you can see what forum it is posted to. I just answer one and sometimes explain it and recommend they delete one. :spyder:

I already answered in the other thread you put up on this?!?

Why put up TWO threads asking the same thing?? :dontknow:
It doesn't get you an answer any quicker; it doesn't even get you a 'better' answer in the long run.... but it does stand a very good chance of really annoying anyone else trying to search for the answer later on & maybe also those who've answered in one thread that you've potentially subsequently insulted & snubbed by posting the same question again, as if their response wasn't even worth considering; and it probably even increases the likelihood of getting the wrong answer or at least distorting/confusing the correct response because neither thread will get ALL the discussion!! :gaah:

I'll happily repost my answer from the other thread here in this thread if you decide to delete the other one Denis, & I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who'd really appreciate you doing just that? :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Many have just eliminated the analog gauges altogether. Once you disconnect them you will get the same temp and fuel on the digital screen. Then you can use the connections for power sources, other gauges like battery condition, clocks, pressure etc. :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

Wow spyder with A/C. I could of used that last August. :roflblack:

Audio and Convenience pkg...but...I am guessing you already know that. :roflblack:

 

[ARtraveler]

Good morning ,

I bought a Spyder 2010 RT with A/C group which i bought last year. I noticed that the fuel gauge indicator needle keep bouncing when i am riding. I have heard that the gauge is not reliable as far as accuracy but did anyone heard if this was a problem that BRP fixed by introducing a new fuel gauge. I just don't want to buy another one and have the same problem.
DenisC

A common problem on both 2010 and 2011 RT that I know of. Happened on both of mine. Three gauges under warranty on the 2010--still the same issue.

I disconnected the gauges on both machines and let the digital display take over. No further issues. The 2014 gauges are rock solid. Guess they solved the problem in the interim. The instructions posted above give directions for the easy fix. IMO.

 

[unclet]

My 2010 did the same thing. I brought it in & the dealer did something - it worked flawlessly after that. So either there is a fix, or I got lucky.

 

[safecracker]

There was a software update to.the 2010 and 2011 RT's that somewhat helped. Did not cure the problem.

 

[Zip]

Easy fix...... all you have to do is remove the four screws holding your digital dash. Then remove the wires from the temp and gas gauges and start up your bike and the digital panel will display your gas and temp, and believe me it is accurate.....

:agree: Did that on my bike and it works great

 

[ARtraveler]

my 2010 did the sqame thing. brought it in-dealer did something- worked flawlessly after that. either there is a fix or i got lucky.

I am betting on lucky. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[WilderThomas]

Are there other gauges that can be had from BRP or other sources, like a voltmeter, that can be placed in the opening for the inaccurate gas gauge?

 

[Bob Denman]

The analog gauges can be removed, and the needed information will automatically display in the Main Screen. :thumbup: