Not sure how much 19 litres translates to US gallons, but only the newer bikes (2008 and up?) have a 5 gal tank. My 06 Has the much smaller just over 3 gallons. With that said, I also cannot pump 3 gals when tank is emptyusually about 2.7 gallons. Not near what I thought. Someone on site may have an answer. And No there isn't 1/2 gallon of crud in tank. Oh yeah, daniel there is 5 gal upgrade tanks available. Welcome to 1130cc.

 

5gl tank 2007 (at least) and up?

 

thanks for the help !!!

 

it seems like everyone has this problem. you'll learn to reset your tripodometer at every fillup.

 

The gas gauges are historically inaccurate. The odd shape of the fuel tank doesn't help either. First the gauge goes down realllllly slow, then ZOOM! down to a 1/4 tank where it sits for awhile.

And that's when the gauge is accurate. I've got a 2009 that has acted up on occasion, but one and a half years later it's as accurate as a any V-rod gauge. Early on there were chronic complete failures but I think they have at least that part of the problem cured as of 2009.

Just my experience though. I could be the lucky exception to the rule.

The best gas gauge on any v-rod is the odometer and a little experience with the bike.

 

so would it be best to fill up evry 200k's regardless of what the gauge says, understanding also of how your riding the bike of course

 

200 k is what I go by. I usually put in 15-16L so you still have a little left in case you can't find a gas station right at 200. Sometimes the gauge works great, sometimes it doesn't work at all so just ignore it.

 

19 litres is 5gal... fuel gauges are crap on these bikes and HD don't give a damn about it

 

5 US gals is actually 22 litres?

 

19 litres equals 5.019 US gallons.

 

any way you look at it, I'm looking for a gas station at 100 miles.

 

The low fuel light should (operative word) come on when there's 1 gallon-approximately 4 liters- left in the tank.

 

I ran down to 8 miles left according to the vgauge - put 4.5 gallons in. Vgauge is RIGHT ON THE MONEY.

 

When I had my Electra Glide, the fuel gauge was inaccurate as well. I have always used my trip odometer to determine how much gas I have.