Low fuel light ????ride height????

[jerryz]

I have run out of fuel today even though the yellow light came on and in the past has been good for another 20miles or 30km .lucky i only had to push the bike 1 mile in 90f heat to get fuel.

But I recently raised the rear ride height and today the light came on and 5 miles later i ran out of gas completely. So learn from me guys, the sensor will only read reliably when tank is level on standard settings . raise the rear end and it will not be a good guide anymore.

[Jarvicious]

Thanks for the input, I'm planning on liftin her a bit once it gets warm out.  Did effect your range at all or do you still get to use all the gas in the tank?

[tangueroHondo]

What's your ride?  I've jacked my 05 S2R800 up to the limit and I get about 50 mi after the light comes on and stays on (not after a corner, etc.)

[knightrider]

i dont think ride height would affect the fuel level sender that much, it will to a degree, but not that much, i think its mainly the the sender itself sticks sometimes and wont notify u that the level is low.  ive had the light come on sometimes, other times it starts sputtering and im outa fuel with no warning. now i just use mileage and get gas every 125 miles or so.

[Jarvicious]

05 S2R 800 here as well.  I guess we'll just see then 

[ScottRNelson]

Why are you relying on your low fuel light instead of your trip meter?

You should always fill up at 120 or 150, or whatever leaves you with a safe margin.  On my bikes for normal riding, I fill up at 120 and most of the time the low fuel light is not on yet.  So the bike takes 3.5 gallons and I know that I'm safe from running out of gas.  When I ride all highway miles, I'll go to 150 or 160, since it gets better mileage when ridden like that.

Save the low fuel light for a reminder that you forgot to keep an eye on the trip meter.

[jerryz]

Good point Scott .. normally I do .But the light has been reliable guide as well on all my Ducatis until ride height is changed.