Why does my boat fuel gauge read backwards?
If the float arm is installed on the other side the gauge will read backwards. Also if the rheostat is installed upside down the gauge will read backwards.
When to put fuel back in Vrod tank?
So, if you want optimal performance from the system, get a UE 5gal tank, clean your sensor strip. Then you can ride until the gauge is reading just before E (way below the 1/4 light) and when you stop for fuel you’ll put around 4 gallons back in. Your gauge will read properly and you won’t have to push a 600lb v-rod because you ran out of fuel.
How does the fuel gauge work on a Vrod?
The fuel gauge is another topic that needs to be understood. The gauge is driven from a float and a long resister. As the float rides up the resistor resistance goes down. This is what tells the little gauge what to do. So first off, there needs to be enough fuel in the tank for the float to actually float.
What kind of mpg does a Vrod get?
Most vrods get between 35 and 40mpg. So, you are really looking at under 100miles of range. Yes, some bikes do a little better on mpg and can squeak out a little more.
Why does my Vrod fuel pump burn up?
The fuel pump is a constant on type pump. Fuel cools this pump. If you run it low on fuel a lot, you’ll burn up the pump. As many have found, HD isn’t making this part anymore and even when they did, it was a $600 item.
The fuel gauge is another topic that needs to be understood. The gauge is driven from a float and a long resister. As the float rides up the resistor resistance goes down. This is what tells the little gauge what to do. So first off, there needs to be enough fuel in the tank for the float to actually float.
How many gallons does a Vrod tank hold?
I wanted to share this post I copied from a Facebook Vrod group made by the owner of Unlimited Engineering, maker of the 5.3 gallon conversion kit for 02-06 Harley Davidson Vrods. “Here’s the deal with tank size and gauge operation. The factory tank, if you run it out of fuel, you’ll put 3.4 gallons back in it.
The fuel pump is a constant on type pump. Fuel cools this pump. If you run it low on fuel a lot, you’ll burn up the pump. As many have found, HD isn’t making this part anymore and even when they did, it was a $600 item.