Fuel Guage

[pwh421_imp]

I reset the ODO at every fill up.. Because that is how I was taught to do it as a kid..

The gauge nice, but as most bikes I've had in my life didnt have one I mostly rely on the ODO..

However I don't reset the "B" Odometer as that gives me a better "over time" mileage estimate.

-Peter

[the Ferret]

You can't reset odo. You can only reset Trip A or Trip B, so I am assuming you are reseting Trip A at every fill up

[mattmcuomo@yahoo.com]

I reset the B meter every time I change the oil....

Sent from me......

[pwh421_imp]

You can't reset odo. You can only reset Trip A or Trip B, so I am assuming you are reseting Trip A at every fill up

Oh for (facepalm)
.. Yes.. The Trip Odometer..

[riceburner_imp]

144 miles on trip meter,guage showed 1/3 tank left,put 2.5 gallons in it,and had to dribble to get that much in, so I had 1.4 gallons left. That's seems about right to me,looks like 200 miles between gas stops is doable.

[johnny_longhair_imp]

I was sent to the forum by the head of the service department at my Honda dealer. 3 month old CB1100RS (New to Canada this year) and fuel gauge seemed wonky from day 1. Sales rep thought he had filled it when I picked it up, but gauge was showing about 1/2 tank, so he went and topped it up. That first tank, I ignored the gauge until I filled it full knowing it was FULL. I realize fuel gauges aren't perfect...top 1/4 is always the "biggest". Engine is fully broken in and mileage is stable at 4.3 L/100km. This gives me just over 300km range on a full tank (180 miles as so many of you also get). Gauge shows 1/2 tank at 200. Drops fast approaching 250, and out of the 10 or so full fill-ups I have only had the gauge tell me remaining mileage 3 or 4 times when the last block starts to blink. I rode from 250-300 (50 km commute 1 way) with the "--" on the gauge. According to the manual, this occurs with 1 L remaining. The rare occasion it displays km remaining is around 60-80 left to go - plenty for my one way ride. As this is Apparently a common issue, I'm a little torn as to whether or not to pursue this with the dealer under warranty service...could be a bottomless rabbit hole. If the error is in the sending unit or the pod itself, neither is a quick and easy fix. I mean, under warranty, not my problem. I do fully rely on the trip meter and the analog slosh of the tank, but this is nuts.

[peterbaron]

I was sent to the forum by the head of the service department at my Honda dealer. 3 month old CB1100RS (New to Canada this year) and fuel gauge seemed wonky from day 1. Sales rep thought he had filled it when I picked it up, but gauge was showing about 1/2 tank, so he went and topped it up. That first tank, I ignored the gauge until I filled it full knowing it was FULL. I realize fuel gauges aren't perfect...top 1/4 is always the "biggest". Engine is fully broken in and mileage is stable at 4.3 L/100km. This gives me just over 300km range on a full tank (180 miles as so many of you also get). Gauge shows 1/2 tank at 200. Drops fast approaching 250, and out of the 10 or so full fill-ups I have only had the gauge tell me remaining mileage 3 or 4 times when the last block starts to blink. I rode from 250-300 (50 km commute 1 way) with the "--" on the gauge. According to the manual, this occurs with 1 L remaining. The rare occasion it displays km remaining is around 60-80 left to go - plenty for my one way ride. As this is Apparently a common issue, I'm a little torn as to whether or not to pursue this with the dealer under warranty service...could be a bottomless rabbit hole. If the error is in the sending unit or the pod itself, neither is a quick and easy fix. I mean, under warranty, not my problem. I do fully rely on the trip meter and the analog slosh of the tank, but this is nuts.

This is a joke....Honda Dealer sent its client to The Forum...
So gas tank is full and meter only shows 1/2 full, every time you fill up...and how many km must be driven until meter starts dropping down from 1/2 tank....and this is happening since new until now (for 3 months)???

[max]

Jhonny that is an interesting one, the tank shape has changed and may play a part in how the float has room to move freely inside the ( left hand side of the ) tank.
i would suggest when you fill up to put the bike on the centerstand and slowly fill the tank until the top segment indicates it is full, see if you can see the level in the tank and remember how much fuel it takes to fill up, you need to know these things for the future so write them down.

It would really help if someone could tell his own experience with this new tank, you are the first to mention it as far as i now.

here is a pic of the complete unit;



It's a bit of an operation with some risk that something may be put back the wrong way, i would want to be confident in what the repair would be before just handing an otherwise fine bike to the apprentice, anybody?

[peterbaron]

Generally, yes,... it also might be mechanically stuck (interference) from 1/2 to full tank, while working OK from 1/2 to empty.
If I remember correctly, fuel pump ass-y unit has a 4 pin square black connector.
How about 1/2 - 3/4 fill and shaking CB sideways , and then top it up, as a very simple test, without electrical knowledge. I do not think meter will show changes while shaking.
So try it if you want, does not cost anything.

[SportsterDoc]

Generally, yes,... it also might be mechanically stuck (interference) from 1/2 to full tank, while working OK from 1/2 to empty.
If I remember correctly, fuel pump ass-y unit has a 4 pin square black connector.
How about 1/2 - 3/4 fill and shaking CB sideways , and then top it up, as a very simple test, without electrical knowledge. I do not think meter will show changes while shaking.
So try it if you want, does not cost anything.

I think the signal is buffered and needs time to change.

My 2014 standard is very consistent:
Each segment is about 0.6 gallon, until the last segment.

I did not follow Johnny's "issue". Did it still read "1/2" (3 segments) after completely full?
If so, float rod is likely obstructed or damaged, especially if something thrust into its path.

The dealer can probe the voltage output.