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jers97lt · Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:49 pm Post subject: Fuel warning on 1997 K1100LT

My 1997 K1100LT fuel warning light is lit at ~160 miles. I get 40mpg. With a 5.8 gal tank it seems way too premature. Any adjustments available?
I know I can probably ignore until ~200-mi on trip odo, but would rather see something more reasonable.

Have fun,
Jer
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Jim

Has it always been like that? How about the gauge? Does it work properly? Or is it off?

The gauge can be adjusted by bending the float arm. Not sure how the light is triggered - but it must be related to the float somehow.

My K always ran out at 239 - 240 US miles - that was on a full tank with the flapper removed.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:54 pm Post subject:

160 is about normal for a K.

You can adjust when the fuel light comes on without bending the float rod. (Which is tempered and very hard to bend.)

You need to remove the fuel level sender from the tank and turn this little cogged wheel.

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Grunter · Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:04 am Post subject:

Bearing in mind a UK Gallon is quite a bit more than a US one. This about just over half a litre, and the UK gallon is 4.546 litres to the gallon. I can get about 220 miles (give or take) from a full tank before it gets a bit too close for comfort and in danger of running out of fuel. The nominal 22 litre tank = 4.84 UK Gallons

I believe the fuel gauge/sensor light is set to come on when there is around 5 litres left in the tank so bearing in mind these bikes were made in Europe where the litre is the standard measure, not the gallon either UK or US one. I get around 12 miles per litre which is pretty good. Once the light comes on I know I have to fill up within the next 50 miles before I have to avoid a long hard push.
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jers97lt · Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks you all so much for your replies. At least I now know it's a 'normal' condition and should have no issues riding to the 200-mi mark while thinking of filling up.

Have fun,
Jer
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1999 K1200LT Champaign
1997 K1100LT Night Black/Arctic Silver Metallic (special edition)

Grunter · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:54 pm Post subject:

5 litres to be counted as the reserve, is just about 1.1 UK gallons which depending on how active you use the twist grip should give you around 60 miles give or take after the warning light comes on.
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jers97lt · Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:58 pm Post subject: