Low Fuel Warning Lamp Question

[HankD]

Maybe a kind of dumb question.....

I have a 2017 RT-S with the analog gauges (i.e. the digital bar gauges for fuel and temp are overridden). Where does the low fuel warning lamp show up, and what does it look like? I have checked the Owners Manual several times and didn't see any description. Wanted to make sure I knew, for obvious reasons.

Thanks for any help!
Hank

 

[rustynail51]

when you turn on the bike watch the display all warning lights will flash on look for the one that looks like a small gas pump.

 

[HankD]

when you turn on the bike watch the display all warning lights will flash on look for the one that looks like a small gas pump.

Well there's good idea! Good morning to play hooky and go for a ride, so I'll pay attention this morning when I turn the key on.

 

[billybovine]

I got this picture from page 28 of your operator's guide. Circled the the low fuel warning light in red.

 

[HankD]

I got this picture from page 28 of your operator's guide. Circled the the low fuel warning light in red.

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Perfect! Thanks.

 

[Docster]

Many questions to be answered and much to be learned by reading the Owners Manual.

 

[OKey]

I got this picture from page 28 of your operator's guide. Circled the the low fuel warning light in red.

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I got to tell you....this forum rocks! The members here really go overboard to educate us.
Thanks to all for the detail.

 

[HankD]

I got to tell you....this forum rocks! The members here really go overboard to educate us.
Thanks to all for the detail.

Yep, I asked a question and got a detailed answer and was shown where I missed it in reading the Owners Manual. Can't ask for better than that!

 

[ARtraveler]

If you have filled your tank to the "ring" and are getting the "usual" mileage (about 39 - 41 mpg), the refuel light should go on about 210 miles or so. Since I drive with a 998, we usually fill when her light goes on or slightly before. That's around 150 miles.

I do not like driving on or near empty. :yes::yes:

 

[HankD]

If you have filled your tank to the "ring" and are getting the "usual" mileage (about 39 - 41 mpg), the refuel light should go on about 210 miles or so. Since I drive with a 998, we usually fill when her light goes on or slightly before. That's around 150 miles.

I do not like driving on or near empty. :yes::yes:

With my 1330 motor, I fill it to the ring. I have taken it out to 170 miles. The analog gauge was on somewhere less than 1/4 tank, but the light was not yet on. I went ahead and filled it up because I didn't feel like "experimenting". But this is good information to keep in the back of my head. Last I checked I was at about 35 mpg, but that was after some really hard/fast riding at speeds +80 mph. I'll check again after quieter riding.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

LOW GAS WARNING

I think I was @ 240 mi. when I ran out of Gas recently in my 14 RT ( 1330 engine ) After the light went on I went another 40 mi. before it died :yikes: ... I know I was pushing the limit, but I carry some Gas and thought I could make it to a pump .... I didn't slow down so I think I could have 43mi..... I usually drive fairly fast so my MPG's are a bit low ...( 36 -38 mpg ) .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[HankD]

I think I was @ 240 mi. when I ran out of Gas recently in my 14 RT ( 1330 engine ) After the light went on I went another 40 mi. before it died :yikes: ... I know I was pushing the limit, but I carry some Gas and thought I could make it to a pump .... I didn't slow down so I think I could have 43mi..... I usually drive fairly fast so my MPG's are a bit low ...( 36 -38 mpg ) .... Mike :thumbup:

Yes, your previous post about running out of gas is what made me start looking for where the low fuel warning light was (my original post).

Ok, so 200-210 miles till the low fuel lamp, then 40 miles or so until I can look forward to walking.

Good info.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLL NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT

Yes, your previous post about running out of gas is what made me start looking for where the low fuel warning light was (my original post).

Ok, so 200-210 miles till the low fuel lamp, then 40 miles or so until I can look forward to walking.

Good info.

My 40 miles isn't a guarantee .... But so many folks here have asked this question I wanted to give a REAL life experience as sort of a barometer..... I had extra gas so I wasn't worried , but even if you ride hard ...35 miles would be safe on a 1330 engine ............ some people have commented about the folks who check their MPG's regularly are Cheap-o's .... Personally I don't do it for that reason .... #1 if you know , then if it drops that is a signal that something has changed in the engine /trans area .......... and #2....if you know , you can pretty accurately estimate your Limits - gas wise ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[scooterexpress]

read a manual are kidding that's like reading a map who does that?? when there's this forum to get all the answers we all need from time to time.(the he** with reading:roflblack waste of time when you should be out ryding right.:riding:

 

[HankD]

read a manual are kidding that's like reading a map who does that?? when there's this forum to get all the answers we all need from time to time.(the he** with reading:roflblack waste of time when you should be out ryding right.:riding:

The first thing I do when I buy a new product is throw the instructions away. It's a guy thing....:clap:hyea:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Ok, so 200-210 miles till the low fuel lamp, then 40 miles or so until I can look forward to walking.

Good info.

If you drive gently under 60 mph. Drive 80 on an Interstate into a head wind you'll be walking at about 180 miles!

 

[ARtraveler]

Think of fuel gauges and fuel warning lights as "ballpark" indicators. They are not infallible, but "indicators." When I start getting close to 140 or so on the 998, or 200 or so on the 1330, I am thinking--time to start thinking about a gas fill up. Most of the time, I am ready for a stretch anyway.

Doing a few "test tanks" and making some MPG calculations will give you an idea what "your" machine will do. With all the above, you should be good to go. :yes:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

GAS FILL ESTIMATES

Think of fuel gauges and warning lights as "ballpark" indicators. They are not infallible, but "indicators." When I start getting close to 140 or so on the 998, or 200 or so on the 1330, I am thinking--time to start thinking about a gas fill up. Most of the time, I am ready for a stretch anyway.

Doing a few "test tanks" and making some MPG calculations will give you an idea what "your" machine will do. With all the above, you should be good to go. :yes:

You are a WISE man AK :clap::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:..........Mike :bbq: