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matt_rehm_hext 20-05-09 06:49 PM
Re: My fuel warning light is lying!!
 
Can we just get this straight, because this ****es me off about my SV too.

I have an Sv650s K4 and the best i've ever got (restricted 33BHP) was 110miles before I saw the fuel light come on, and that was being VERY gentle with the throttle.

The fuel light does NOT blink, the first time you see it, it is intermittent, on for a few minutes, off for a few minutes. Then when the fuel actually starts getting low, it stays on solid. Is this correct, because I have never seen it "blinking" or "flashing".

The only "blinking" or "flashing" I have seen is on a Curvy SV??

chasey 20-05-09 06:50 PM
Re: My fuel warning light is lying!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by speedplay (Post 1915106)
I'm commuting on my k5 pointy at the moment.
Now I admit that I'm not taking any prisoners on the way to and from work (All I'll say is current best is 43 minutes with a fuel stop ;) ).
That's no good if you only commute 5 miles though :p

steveg 20-05-09 07:09 PM
Re: My fuel warning light is lying!!
 
My k5 light starts flashing at approx 120 - 130 , normally fill up at approx 150 miles and put about 14 l in , most I've done is 170 miles and could only get 15 l in , light had been solid for 20 miles and felt really empty
recon I could get max of approx 185 , but don't want to push it , I have a habit of running bikes too low & pushing

Cheers Steve

simesb 20-05-09 07:42 PM
Re: My fuel warning light is lying!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BBadger (Post 1915093)
So does my k4.
i do not understand ...definatly a k4 but has the whole k3 fuel light non blinkage!
Sure - bent subframe and stuff? maybe some of the early K4s were the same - or the level sensor has been replaced for some reason?

Jamiebridges123 20-05-09 07:45 PM
Re: My fuel warning light is lying!!
 
2000 curvey normally get the light on around 160, just tend to start looking to fill up then..

Nobbylad 20-05-09 08:23 PM
Re: My fuel warning light is lying!!
 
My K8 flashes after about 130-140 miles, then goes solid around 160-170, I've had just over 200 miles out of a tank, but that was after I'd filled it pretty much up to the cap whilst sat with the bike upright.

ethariel 20-05-09 08:59 PM
Re: My fuel warning light is lying!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nobbylad (Post 1915282)
My K8 flashes after about 130-140 miles, then goes solid around 160-170, I've had just over 200 miles out of a tank, but that was after I'd filled it pretty much up to the cap whilst sat with the bike upright.

Good lord, i usually get flashy at 100 to 115, solid at 120 to 135, i really don't want to push it after it goes solid, im not up to pushing a bike for miles anynmore!

speedplay 20-05-09 09:01 PM
Re: My fuel warning light is lying!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chasey (Post 1915124)
That's no good if you only commute 5 miles though :p
One word....

Redditch ;)

Nobbylad 20-05-09 09:31 PM
Re: My fuel warning light is lying!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ethariel (Post 1915335)
Good lord, i usually get flashy at 100 to 115, solid at 120 to 135, i really don't want to push it after it goes solid, im not up to pushing a bike for miles anynmore!
I have breakdown cover included in my insurance ;)

Stu 20-05-09 10:48 PM
Re: My fuel warning light is lying!!
 
All K4s are the same as K3s NO Flashy Light!


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