Posted on Apr 18, 2009

Fuel Gauge stays on empty

When I start the bike (02 Road King) the gauge comes up to the level in tank. After i drive away the gauge drops to empty and the low level light stays on. The gauge stays that way all day long.

Anonymous Apr 18, 2009

Harley fuel gauges arent made to last more than 5-6 years....they arent worth the trouble to replace em....just reset your trip meter at each fill up and at 130 start lookin for a station
Anonymous Mar 31, 2014

No fuel contents on gauge and low level light comes on with full tank

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Sounds like a fuel sending unit problem or an issue with the sending unit's float. May need replacing. HD- hundred dollar

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