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Started by jefferygs500, February 21, 2005, 01:44:52 PM

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jefferygs500

hey, i am wonderin where i could buy a gas Gauge for my bike????
Thanks
Thanks for everyone's help.

callmelenny

A google search http://www.google.com/search?q=motorcycle+gas+gauge reveals some after market options as well as lots of complaining about the ineffectiveness of gauges.

I think many people on the list are quite happy with the trip odometer and reserve backup that the GS offers. In my limited experience motorcycle gas gauges are not very accurate and more hassle than benefit.

You can always just look in the tank, but that can be hard while riding. :mrgreen:
Larry Boles o
'79 GS850  /-_         
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'92 Honda V45 Sabre
'98 GS 500 SOLD ...

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Train yourself to use the tripmeter. If you do run out, you always have reserve. Also, the added benefit to using the tripmeter is that you can monitor your mileage, and if it drops suddenly you might know that something might be wrong with the motor (taking into account, that you didn't just burn a bunch of gas rocking the twisties 8) ).
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Eklipse

I agree with the above. Just use the trip meter. I usually fill up at about 180 miles.

If you need a second trip meter for measuring distance or something and don't want to use the odometer, I suggest looking into a Sigma cycle computer. BC1200 or 1600 is a good model. The speedometer is actually accurate as well; the stock speedometer reads optimistic if you didn't know.
2004 Walmart Metallic Black GS500F
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