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Cruiser
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CALGARY ALBERTA | Sorry for one more irritant. The gas gauge shows 3/4 when it is full. Then at 160 miles says the fuel is low.
What range are you getting from full to LOW FUEL?
Love my Vision
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Iron Butt
Posts: 849
, FL United States | Always over 200 miles b4 "better get some NOW" light comes on. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 71
Opelika, AL | I'm at 200 before I even start to look... |
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Cruiser
Posts: 71
Opelika, AL | Are you filling it on the sidestand and waiting on it to flow between tanks? |
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Cruiser
Posts: 296
Central Florida | getting about 225 before lite comes on..
like tigger said, fill slowly and let it settle down until it is really full.
take a little longer but you will get it full |
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Cruiser
Posts: 141
| I have gone 200-207 miles light on for only a few miles. I put in 5.4 gallons and average 38 miles per gallon. The bike has only got 800 miles on it now and riding has varied single and two up. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1436
| I've had similar results with filling and gage display. I know the bike is full and yet the gage reads below the full mark. I normally fill up before I get a light so maybe I'll push it to see where it comes on. On average I'm going 165 before stopping to gas up and it only takes about 4-4.5 gallons to fill up. If you believe the odometer I'm averaging 41-42 mpg so that does appear to align with what I'm putting back in the tank. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 732
Western WA | Usually about 220 before the light comes on and if I take it slow on the fill-up the gauge always reads right at the 'full' mark. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 71
Opelika, AL | I'll usually give my bike a couple of "nudges" to make sure any air pockets are gone... |
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Tourer
Posts: 496
Scottsdale AZ | My light "low fuel" fuel will come on when it gets down to about 1 gallon left. I usually check the range when it comes on and it is almost always at 40ish. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 8
| Am a knew member, so haven't got all the blanks filled in yet, but going over the older tech. questions I came across yours. Bought my VicTP in March, 2008, Had the same problem from the git-go, just got the 2500 mile service done and talked to the service manager about the fuel-indicator. When the vic was done, he told me they checked the OHMS on the, and I believe he said the sending unit, and it was showing 90 OHMS, when it should have been 50 OHMSw/a full tank. He ordered the part from Victory, should be in early next week, w/warrenty. You probably have it fixed by-now, but if not, you might look into it. |
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Visionary
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Pittsburgh, PA | i usually get 225 before the light comes on. thats riding only me on the bike. The other week i was riding two up and going 75-80Mph the entire way and i know i was well below 200 miles when the light came on . |
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Tourer
Posts: 404
San Antonio, TX United States | I have pushed 255 miles on a tank. I have not done with the Vision what i have always done with my previous bikes. I usually take a half gallon of fuel with me in a seperate container and top the bike off, then I ride the bike completly out. I always did that so i knew how far i could go if i was in a situation that i would not want to be in. Older days, gas stations would close up at night when you were traveling late at night of wee hours of the morning across the more secluded areas of the US. Knowing how far you can go can be a very handy piece of information. Right now i have 3K on my TP vision with S1L2 exhaust. I am averaging 43 miles per gallon. This is using actual calculations which happens to match pretty close to the onboard computer. I have run as much as 60 miles with my low fuel light on prior to getting fuel. |
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Tourer
Posts: 460
Centennial, CO | I was surprised the first time I filled up (Sunday...three days ago) at just how long it takes to fill the bike. I had a "range" of 270 following that fill up and ran the bike to OUT OF FUEL at 266. I put in exactly one gallon, ran to the station and filled it again with another 4.5 gallons. So, usable is 5.5 gallons and NO MORE!
I only have 400 miles on the bike so far. I honestly have a hard time believing people can't get over 40 to the gallon. I averaged 47.92. Is it a 'twist the grip' issue? I ride normally and kept up with all the other baggers (HDs and Kaws) through the mountains and home.
Oh...forgot to mention, the first time I filled up, I had to go back and refill as I had the same issue as you did. I filled it up and it showed only 3/4 full. I rode to the next station about a mile down and topped it off. THEN was when I remembered the dealer telling me that it takes a little longer to fill up and transfer fuel. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1290
Ruskin, Fl | I pushed it a little close last week. When I stopped for gas I got 5.965 gallons in. Talk about running on fumes. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 725
Reno County, KS | 233 mi on one tank and the fuel countdown said I had a little over thirty miles left to go (while standing upright). I've been averaging about what everyone else is advertising for MPG (42-46MPG). IMO it's awesome considering the dry weight and HP the engine develops. |
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Tourer
Posts: 400
| I've pushed 242 to 245 miles on a tank, and when I refuel, I can only put in 5.6 gal. I asked about the difficulty in completely filling the tank at the AVR. The Victory reps, (an engineer and a district rep) said the last gal has to go in slow. When fuel start going up the neck, wiggle the bike and it sucks down. Repeat this a few times, and the bike should be full. I put the last gal in slow, and wiggle the bike about a half dozen times, and the needle basically goes to full. I've seen a 20 mile difference in fill ups based on how hard I ride. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 104
Plainfield Illinois | If you shake it more than twice you're playin with it. |
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Tourer
Posts: 377
O'Neill, Nebraska | autiger2 - 2008-05-18 9:14 PM
Are you filling it on the sidestand and waiting on it to flow between tanks?
This is a very important part. I've found that after the first 'top off' I can get almost another 3/4 gallon in the bike. This might be the difference. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 261
Sugar Land, TX (Outside of Houston) | The last American Chopper episode feated a product called the McCuff No-Spill Gas Tank Filler. Basically a plastic ring that fits on top of the gas tank which the Gas Nozzle goes into, thus prevent spillage and faster gas-up time. Anyone tried one of them? here is a link to it:
http://www.mccuff.com/
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Iron Butt
Posts: 849
, FL United States | See posts in the Review section. I bought one,tried to use it a couple of times,hated it,gave it away to another Vision-Rider. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 297
VA | THis post made me wonder something. In the manual, it says 6 gallon, 1 reserve. I wonder, is that a total capactiy of 7 gallons, or 6, with one of those being the reserve. I've wanted to test it, but haven't been able to. Wonder if anyone has actually run out of gas as seen how much went back in. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1290
Ruskin, Fl | Pretty sure it's 6 gallons total. When the low fuel light comes on you have a one gallon left. I guess they wanted to maker sure you new you were low by having LoFuel take over the display. Drives me crazy. I make sure I fill up at a quarter tank so that doesn't happen.
Edited by cw1115 2008-09-01 5:40 PM
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Visionary
Posts: 1324
So Cal | I try to keep 1/4 tank in all of my vehicles. Intank fuel pumps rely on the cool fuel to keep the pump from overheating. I have seen it too many times. People try to get as far as they can on a tank of gas, run on empty for a couple of days. Then on an 80-100 degree day, fill up. Well, guess what that cold gas does to that hot pump? Ask any mechanic that has changed failed fuel pumps in the summer. I'll bet most will say a high percentage of them had a full tank. Those that werent full were probably close to empty. Pump overheated.
You have to buy gas sooner or later. Running longer on a tankfull will not change your fuel milage. Plus you will always have an extra 1/4 tank in case of an emergency. Easier to fill up a day earlier than to tak a chance. |
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Visionary
Posts: 2118
Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Good God. Simply fill until the nozzle shuts off - gently rock the bike for 20-25 seconds, and add more fuel until it is full. Use your eyes, ears and good sense. Only then will the Gas Guage register 'full'. I drive hard - with a passenger (only 95 lbs) - but I am 220, and get at least 50 mpg. And my Vision has not had ANY of the complaints I hear on this site. I monitor all your beefs - in case it happens to me. But I do wonder if sometimes you guys/gals expect perfection. Even Harley's don't get that - lighten up and just enjoy!
Sorry - all the beefing I read is just nowhere near the experience I am having - Maybe Canadian Visions are built better!
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Visionary
Posts: 1290
Ruskin, Fl | Must be, because when I ride mine hard I get 35 MPG. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 294
rhode island | 45 mpg average 0 problems, no leaks, misalignment of anything, cracked windshields, slow fuel filling
heat on legs, lack of power, handlebars not reaching driver, or a bad dealer. 
Edited by sandman 2008-09-03 6:55 AM
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Cruiser
Posts: 136
CALGARY ALBERTA | My gas gauge was fixed with the replacement of the fuel sending unit. It has worked fine since then.
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 39
Reedley, CA | Had my fuel gauge defective from the first day, it would read 1/2 to 3/4 then would stay there until it got to below 1/2 then it would work some times. It was a defective sending unit and is part of the fuel pump, dealer replaced and no more problems.t |
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Cruiser
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Eden Prairie, MN | donetracey - 2008-09-03 1:39 AM
Good God. Simply fill until the nozzle shuts off - gently rock the bike for 20-25 seconds, and add more fuel until it is full. Use your eyes, ears and good sense. Only then will the Gas Guage register 'full'. I drive hard - with a passenger (only 95 lbs) - but I am 220, and get at least 50 mpg. And my Vision has not had ANY of the complaints I hear on this site. I monitor all your beefs - in case it happens to me. But I do wonder if sometimes you guys/gals expect perfection. Even Harley's don't get that - lighten up and just enjoy!
Sorry - all the beefing I read is just nowhere near the experience I am having - Maybe Canadian Visions are built better!
I fill my tank as slow as I get the nozzel to fill and probably shake it three times before it stops gurgling. I've never put more than 5.9 gallons in. I'm pretty sure the tank holds 6.2 gallons.
I think some of these guys have some legitamate beefs and a few others do wish for perfection. I do agree with you that sometimes the rhetoric leans to the whiny side, but think of it as therepy. So you and I are a couple of the lucky ones with trouble free bikes. I'm pretty sure, nobody in Spirit Lake cares wether the bike is for Canada (not certain though). Mine is a 49 State version.
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 12
| I have put in 6 gal., one time. I always calculate my actual milage based on GPS & audometer. The audometer is about .03% off. I will average 43 mpg if I don't get on it too hard. The visions calculator is usually 1.5 to 2 mpg higher than reality.
Got 15,000 miles on now in 15 weeks of ownership. |
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Tourer
Posts: 404
San Antonio, TX United States | What is an audometer?  |
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Cruiser
Posts: 64
Warren, Vermont | spelling challenged-- odometer |
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Tourer
Posts: 404
San Antonio, TX United States | Sorry, just could not resist since you were so particular with your calculations.
Just me being an A$$, no harm intended.  |
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Tourer
Posts: 537
, FL United States | I get between 41-45 and that is with up to 10% ethanol fuel. I have found a service station that does not have ethanol in their fuel and will try that to see what kind of fuel mileage the bike gets. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 1158
Richmond, Virginia | Never had a 3/4 fill issue. From reading this it sounds like none of you are filling your tank while sitting on the bike to level it. If you pull up tighter to the gas pump so you can sit on your Visn while filling it you will notice that it will fill 100%. As stupid as this may sound to you, if you look down the opening you will see that there is a transfer delay while filling. So top off the tank then pull out the nozzle for a few minutes and you will see that you are actually not full. This works 100% of the time give it a try. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 721
| VaParadox - 2008-11-15 9:31 PM Never had a 3/4 fill issue. From reading this it sounds like none of you are filling your tank while sitting on the bike to level it. If you pull up tighter to the gas pump so you can sit on your Visn while filling it you will notice that it will fill 100%. As stupid as this may sound to you, if you look down the opening you will see that there is a transfer delay while filling. So top off the tank then pull out the nozzle for a few minutes and you will see that you are actually not full. This works 100% of the time give it a try. Actually, the proper method to fill up the Vision is to fill it while it is on the side stand. That is the reason the gas cap is on the top of the right side tank and that the lid over the cap opens to the left (unlike my old GL1800 Goldwing where the gas cap was centered on the bike and you got the best fill while either on the bike keeping it straight up or on the center stand). You still have to fill slowly to allow for the cross feed of the gas, but by filling up to the bottom of the neck while on the side stand you will have a truly full tank. |
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Tourer
Posts: 404
San Antonio, TX United States | I was just about to post that i have never sat on the bike and tried to hold it upright to fill it. Always been on side stand and never had a problem filling the tank full. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 87
Lusby,Md | Tried both ways and the sitting on the side stand works best,you get a full tank that way. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1484
LaPorte,Tx. | Don't sit on the bike when you add fuel.......if it lights up, what happens to you? HOT ROCKS! |
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Tourer
Posts: 506
Woodland Hills, CA | I personally don't have a problem with my mileage, especially given the weight and displacement of the bike, and the fact that most of my riding is 2 up. Its about what I saw on my Harley. But I am not getting anywhere near the mileage that most others seem to get.
In any case, to the question at hand. My gas gauge reads full when it is full, and the reserve light usually comes on after 180 to 200 miles. Prettly much seems to be about a 1 gallon reserve as advertised My mileage averages between 35 and 38 mpg, with a couple of times over 40 at lower (45 to 55 mph) speeds. |
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