Fuel Gauge R1200GS

[Harry Palmer]

Hi

Just how accurate is the fuel gauge ? , and whats considered an average range from a full tank ( Std 1200 GS )
The gauge indicates full for ages, approx 100 miles on trip then shows 1 Bar ( ie nearly empty ) by 130miles. ( A bit off putting when in the middle of nowhere ) Anyone else experienced this ?



Can it be adjusted by dealer ( 1st service due soon ) or is it replacement float/sensor ?

A Worried Tosser from Hungerford

 

[Engineer]

Hi

Just how accurate is the fuel gauge ? , and whats considered an average range from a full tank ( Std 1200 GS )
The gauge indicates full for ages, approx 100 miles on trip then shows 1 Bar ( ie nearly empty ) by 130miles. ( A bit off putting when in the middle of nowhere ) Anyone else experienced this ?



Can it be adjusted by dealer ( 1st service due soon ) or is it replacement float/sensor ?

A Worried Tosser from Hungerford

Sounds normal'ish to me - you get used to it, it's only a rough guide anyway.

To be honest I never really look at it because I have learnt that a full tank on my standard 1200GS gives between 180 and 190 miles until the 50 mile countdown begins. I always set one of the trips after a fill up so always know how much fuel I have.

 

[Pathologic]

First Service

Hi Harry,

The fuel gauge is a bit hit and miss. I've had my 1200 a month and done about a1000 miles. I have done about 200 miles at best on a tank of 20.5 litres, which is not far off empty. The gauge was showing only 6 miles of range left. i thought the gauge was a bit naff in the first 600 miles like yours. I asked Park Lane to check it at the first service. THey recalibrated it on their computer thingy and it is now better IMO. You can give it a go. The gauge is no good over short distances and in traffic as your riding style affects the reading. All bikes are like that I think.

There is more info on this topic from more informed people than me. Try using the search facility.

Regards


Path

 

[Shep]

I always reckoned on 200 miles to a tank and i ran out at 220 ish twice

Guage is pretty good on the GSA i have now, and the DTE/range function is very accurate

Shep

 

[Harry Palmer]

Hi

Thanks guys, I'll stick to 'tripping' the miles for now and start looking for
fuel at 150 ish miles. Seem to be getting about 10 miles/litre

Will request a re calibration at 1st Service.

( Can't wait to finish the running in bit mind you it revs really quite freely now )


Thanks once again

A not so worried Tosser from Hungerford

 

[Hawk]

Hi
Thanks guys, I'll stick to 'tripping' the miles for now and start looking for
fuel at 150 ish miles. Seem to be getting about 10 miles/litre
Will request a re calibration at 1st Service.
( Can't wait to finish the running in bit mind you it revs really quite freely now )
Thanks once again
A not so worried Tosser from Hungerford

Only done 650 miles on mine, still running her in, but already reckon the fuel countdown is pessimistic. If you're travelling at a steady rate of knots and not giving it big licks I reckon there's a good 2lts and a bit left. Twice I've filled up and could only get 17 to 18 lts in the tank. BTW can anyone fill that tank easily

 

[Steve E]

Always set the trip when i fill up. On average i get about 220 miles before i get the 50 miles to go indication. Riding carefully, gently accelerating(and cruising at 75-80 mph) and gentle use of the brakes i routinely get 260 miles before i fill up. Never had to put more than 18.5 litres in. I reckon with more considerate riding i could get close to 300 miles out of a tank. Have noticed that the system panniers when fitted, knock about 20% of the tank range though. They act like airbrakes, especially when fully deployed/expanded.

Steve

 

[PJ1200]

I always set one of the trips after a fill up so always know how much fuel I have.

Wot he said.

Guage is pretty good on the GSA i have now, and the DTE/range function is very accurate
Shep

Wot he said.

BTW can anyone fill that tank easily

Take the rubber bung out and do the tank mod. Lets the air out quicker and you can get an extra 3 ltrs in. http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23544

 

[Eastriding2002]

I've found mine to be pretty accurate and consistent in the time I've had it. Shows "full" until between 90 miles and a best of 131 miles before dropping to 1/2 full. The bars then disappear at regular intervals but the last seems to last for a good 50-75 before the reserve shows. I regularly get 200+ miles to tank without even worrying about running out. I do however always use the trip meter and not the fuel gauge as the time to fill up.

 

[Sgt Bilco]

Sounds like a problem with the sensor in the tank. Let your dealer know before your 1st service and he`ll replace it no problem. Don`t be put off by the dealer or other folk saying they are all like that, they are not!!

Had the same issue on mine last year and it`s now deadly accurate!!

For a double check, go on a good run, ride as you normally do and take a gallon can of petrol with you. Check the mileage when you run out then you will know what YOUR bike does!! Each bike and riding style is different.

 

[Slowdown]

Seem to be getting about 10 miles/litre

That's exactly what I get on mine - 70 mile daily commute into West London. 50mpg is about right.

Don't worry, just ride.

 

[conncarr]

Fuel gauge packed in

Normally get about 170ish miles to a tank (1200GS, not GSA). Always set the trip at fillup and always fill all the way. I got caught out with an inaccurate sender on a previous BMW (ran out with a third still showing), and the sender on my current bike (2004, 30,000 miles) has just packed in completely. Now shows empty all the time.