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On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:53:54 +0000, Willie Lambert wrote:

> Shirley a round on me.
> I hope Roach is doing better. He has done a great job around here,
> fixing the place up and all
>
> Any way I have a problem with my 01 flh Ultra gas gauge needle bobbing
> around (does not happen when full). So what do you all think may be the
> problem. I think it is the sending unit, but could be wrong. Just want
> to see if others had same problem and the fix, Just in case I'm wrong.
>
> Thanks
> Willie





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"Willie Lambert" <Noroadtofar.RemoveThis@anyroad.now> wrote in message
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> Any way I have a problem with my 01 flh Ultra gas gauge needle bobbing
> around (does not happen when full). So what do you all think may be the
> problem. I think it is the sending unit, but could be wrong.
> Just want to see if others had same problem and the fix, Just in case
> I'm wrong.

In my experience the Harley fuel gauge has always been pretty much useless
as far as accuracy goes. I try to remember to set the trip meter to zero and
use that as my "gauge".
The location of the gauge is a ideal place for a VDO ammeter.



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SteveT <rmh3 DeleteThis @no48panspam.com> wrote:
: :
: :Any way I have a problem with my 01 flh Ultra gas gauge needle bobbing
: :around (does not happen when full). So what do you all think may be the
: :problem. I think it is the sending unit, but could be wrong.
: :Just want to see if others had same problem and the fix, Just in case
: :I'm wrong.
: :
: I have the Y2K FLHTCI. Mine pegs itself on full when the humidity is
: above 20%. I replaced the sender 5 years ago. It didn't help. When
: it rains, the gauge fogs up and can't be read. I've stopped paying
: any attention to it.

: HD changed them on later models. You might check with HD about a
: retrofit of the newer model.

Took me a while to figure mine out (2006 FLHTCI). Seems when I fill it,
I go about 65-75 miles before the gauge moves, then it goes down real
fast.

What I've figured out is the gauge doesn't move for the first 1.5-2
gallons used, then it meters the remaining 3.5 or 3 gallons left. So
when it says 1/2 a tank, it's actually half the tank that it gauges, or
1.5 to 1.75 gallons. Useful I guess, but I watch the odometer.

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me.DeleteThis@nospam.com wrote:

: yup gas gauges can still get ya on a bike,

: I just fill up every 300 miles and don't worry about it at all!

Me too. Twice in 300 miles.

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SteveT wrote:

> Willie Lambert <Noroadtofar.DeleteThis@anyroad.now> wrote:
>
> :Shirley a round on me.
> :I hope Roach is doing better. He has done a great job around here,
> :fixing the place up and all
> :
> :Any way I have a problem with my 01 flh Ultra gas gauge needle bobbing
> :around (does not happen when full). So what do you all think may be the
> :problem. I think it is the sending unit, but could be wrong.
> :Just want to see if others had same problem and the fix, Just in case
> :I'm wrong.
> :
> : Thanks
> :Willie
>
> I have the Y2K FLHTCI. Mine pegs itself on full when the humidity is
> above 20%. I replaced the sender 5 years ago. It didn't help. When
> it rains, the gauge fogs up and can't be read.

mine also fogs up when it rain or when it gets a bath. Been like that from
new which HD and others said that's the way it is

> I've stopped paying
> any attention to it.

so have I but it still drives me crazy when I see it bobbing around

>
>
> HD changed them on later models. You might check with HD about a
> retrofit of the newer model.

That also what I been thinking, But you know most stealers are no help at
all, That why I hang out here

>
>
> My advice. Give up. Use the odometer.
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That what I have been doing.

Thank's and have drink on me
Willie
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George Pollard wrote:

> SteveT <rmh3 DeleteThis @no48panspam.com> wrote:
> : :
> : :Any way I have a problem with my 01 flh Ultra gas gauge needle bobbing
> : :around (does not happen when full). So what do you all think may be the
> : :problem. I think it is the sending unit, but could be wrong.
> : :Just want to see if others had same problem and the fix, Just in case
> : :I'm wrong.
> : :
> : I have the Y2K FLHTCI. Mine pegs itself on full when the humidity is
> : above 20%. I replaced the sender 5 years ago. It didn't help. When
> : it rains, the gauge fogs up and can't be read. I've stopped paying
> : any attention to it.
>
> : HD changed them on later models. You might check with HD about a
> : retrofit of the newer model.
>
> Took me a while to figure mine out (2006 FLHTCI). Seems when I fill it,
> I go about 65-75 miles before the gauge moves, then it goes down real
> fast.
>
> What I've figured out is the gauge doesn't move for the first 1.5-2
> gallons used, then it meters the remaining 3.5 or 3 gallons left. So
> when it says 1/2 a tank, it's actually half the tank that it gauges, or
> 1.5 to 1.75 gallons. Useful I guess, but I watch the odometer.
>
> --
> George BS235

But it some watt works. Mine bounce's all over the gauge after about 1.5 gal.
I was thinking of painting the face of the gauge black so I don't see it
bobbing.
Thank's George
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Greasy Rider wrote:

> "Willie Lambert" <Noroadtofar.DeleteThis@anyroad.now> wrote in message
> news:4794B1F7.FD80BDF6@anyroad.now...
>
> > Any way I have a problem with my 01 flh Ultra gas gauge needle bobbing
> > around (does not happen when full). So what do you all think may be the
> > problem. I think it is the sending unit, but could be wrong.
> > Just want to see if others had same problem and the fix, Just in case
> > I'm wrong.
>
> In my experience the Harley fuel gauge has always been pretty much useless
> as far as accuracy goes. I try to remember to set the trip meter to zero and
> use that as my "gauge".
> The location of the gauge is a ideal place for a VDO ammeter.
>
> --
> Ride Safe!
> Greasy Rider
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2h98ax

Mine has been very accurate tell it gave up it's ghost. I been looking on ebay
for a gauge or sending unit. I was hoping there is a way to test them.
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SteveT wrote:

> Willie Lambert <Noroadtofar RemoveThis @anyroad.now> wrote:
> :Any way I have a problem with my 01 flh Ultra gas gauge needle bobbing
> :around (does not happen when full). So what do you all think may be the
> :problem. I think it is the sending unit, but could be wrong.
> :Just want to see if others had same problem and the fix, Just in case
> :I'm wrong.
> :
> : Thanks
> :Willie
>

> My advice. Give up. Use the odometer.

What Steve said.

Omar
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Willie Lambert <Noroadtofar RemoveThis @anyroad.now> wrote:
>
> (Let say the gauge is reading 1/2 tank)What the needle will do is when you are
> going down the road and hit the throttle hard it will bounce back and fourth 1/3 of
> a gauge mark from the 1/2 mark.

Hmmm...I would then tend to believe the gauge is defective,
since it's normal the sending unit wavers back and forth under those
conditions, but a capacitor in the gauge circuitry should stop it from
bouncing quickly.

> Hmmmm I looked. I guess I better look again

That's "Service Manual", not the useless owner's manual.
Also, if your bike is an '01 or newer (can't recall from the original
post), it may also be in the electrical diagnostics manual.


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Phil Boutros wrote:

> Willie Lambert <Noroadtofar RemoveThis @anyroad.now> wrote:
> >
> > (Let say the gauge is reading 1/2 tank)What the needle will do is when you are
> > going down the road and hit the throttle hard it will bounce back and fourth 1/3 of
> > a gauge mark from the 1/2 mark.
>
> Hmmm...I would then tend to believe the gauge is defective,
> since it's normal the sending unit wavers back and forth under those
> conditions, but a capacitor in the gauge circuitry should stop it from
> bouncing quickly.
>
> > Hmmmm I looked. I guess I better look again
>
> That's "Service Manual", not the useless owner's manual.
> Also, if your bike is an '01 or newer (can't recall from the original
> post), it may also be in the electrical diagnostics manual.
>
> Phil
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Thanks again Phil. It's a 01, I do have the service manual. But first I need to get off
my ass and go fine it, if I can fine where I left it at. . I don't have the electrical
diagnostics manual which I should get... I know I know don't tell me I should have it
<sfsf>.
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