Fuel Reserve Odo, F700GS

moe.ron · 02-10-2013, 04:28 PM

As you know, when the fuel light comes on the miles ridden on reserve are supposed to start counting up from zero. Mine has stopped doing this.

I took a quick look at visible connections and can't seem to find anything loose or disconnected, but I have not taken anything apart.

I also looked in the owners manual thinking I may have inadvertently turned this feature off, it does not look like that is an option.

A few weeks ago I took a little spill at a slow rate of speed. The bike itself never actually hit the ground, the crash bars took the entire impact, not a scratch on the bike with the exception of a bent shift lever.

I mention taking the tumble because I can't say for sure if I noticed it before or after the incident.

Anybody else have this issue or maybe point me in the direction to look for a problem? I will be dropping it off at the end of the week for a tire install, I intend on making sure the light is on when I get there.

moe.ron · 02-11-2013, 11:16 AM

Dang, by now I figured I would have at least gotten a comment about the uselessness of the fuel gauge and of this feature!

Incidentally, the rest of the cluster appears to be operating properly.

Ken in Regina · 02-11-2013, 02:55 PM

Don't you have a warranty and a local dealer?

...ken...

Loutre · 02-11-2013, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moe.ron

Dang, by now I figured I would have at least gotten a comment about the uselessness of the fuel gauge and of this feature!

.

There you have it:

The GS Fuel gauge is for enterntainment puposes only

wortho · 02-11-2013, 04:35 PM

I have a new F700GS and when the fuel light comes on it does count up as expected. I have not dropped it yet so its still works at this stage

moe.ron · 02-11-2013, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken in Regina

Don't you have a warranty and a local dealer?

...ken...

I do, I will be dropping it off at the end of the week for a tire install, I intend on making sure the light is on when I get there. And yeah, yeah, I know, why are you paying dealer prices for a tire install you may ask? Its already paid for as part of another service.

And of course I also understand, just like any other manufacturer, the fuel gauge is for entertainment purposes only. Hell, I don't even care all that much about this feature. But for what the bike cost me I would like as much entertainment as possible.

UpST8 · 02-11-2013, 05:29 PM

In a year we will giggle about this problem compared to the rest of the damage that poor thing has coming

moe.ron · 02-11-2013, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UpST8

In a year we will giggle about this problem compared to the rest of the damage that poor thing has coming

You got that right!

Serp · 04-17-2013, 07:20 AM

Anyone know to change it from counting up when it hits reserve to counting down like it is/was on the 650 Twins?
My wife would rather have the bike computer estimate remaining driving distance left and counting to zero but it doesn't look like it can be changed. We've found it to be extremely accurate in the past!

Edit: Looks like the dealer can do an ECU reflash. I'll post up if the dealer can do this the next time we are there.

tah1800 · 04-19-2013, 02:57 AM

The fuel sensor can be programmed by a dealer and remapping might solve your problem.

MikeMike · 04-19-2013, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loutre

There you have it:

The GS Fuel gauge is for enterntainment puposes only

Actually, the Spandau engineers added this feature so "you will never feel so alive"!

02-10-2013, 04:28 PM	#1
moe.ron ^OP Poor Dumb Bastard Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Live In The Now! Oddometer: 2,031	Fuel Reserve Odo, F700GS As you know, when the fuel light comes on the miles ridden on reserve are supposed to start counting up from zero. Mine has stopped doing this. I took a quick look at visible connections and can't seem to find anything loose or disconnected, but I have not taken anything apart. I also looked in the owners manual thinking I may have inadvertently turned this feature off, it does not look like that is an option. A few weeks ago I took a little spill at a slow rate of speed. The bike itself never actually hit the ground, the crash bars took the entire impact, not a scratch on the bike with the exception of a bent shift lever. I mention taking the tumble because I can't say for sure if I noticed it before or after the incident. Anybody else have this issue or maybe point me in the direction to look for a problem? I will be dropping it off at the end of the week for a tire install, I intend on making sure the light is on when I get there. __________________ Pig Can Fly. R.I.P. S.A.S. 03/09-12/12

02-11-2013, 11:16 AM	#2
moe.ron ^OP Poor Dumb Bastard Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Live In The Now! Oddometer: 2,031	Dang, by now I figured I would have at least gotten a comment about the uselessness of the fuel gauge and of this feature! Incidentally, the rest of the cluster appears to be operating properly. __________________ Pig Can Fly. R.I.P. S.A.S. 03/09-12/12

02-11-2013, 05:29 PM	#7
UpST8 turnin gas to noise Joined: Aug 2007 Location: californication Oddometer: 6,001	In a year we will giggle about this problem compared to the rest of the damage that poor thing has coming __________________ WHERE AM I RIDING *Chronicles*

04-17-2013, 07:20 AM	#9
Serp Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Oddometer: 226	Counting up instead of down Anyone know to change it from counting up when it hits reserve to counting down like it is/was on the 650 Twins? My wife would rather have the bike computer estimate remaining driving distance left and counting to zero but it doesn't look like it can be changed. We've found it to be extremely accurate in the past! Edit: Looks like the dealer can do an ECU reflash. I'll post up if the dealer can do this the next time we are there. __________________ had 72 WR125, 77 DT175, 82 CB900F, 04 CRF250, 04 VFR, 08 R12GS/ current ride 2013 R1200GSW wife had 96 Ninja, 04 Katana, 04 CBR600, 09 F650GS / current ride 2013 F700GS Serp screwed with this post 04-17-2013 at 07:24 AM Reason: found possible solution

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02-11-2013, 02:55 PM	#3
Ken in Regina Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Oddometer: 19	Don't you have a warranty and a local dealer? ...ken...

02-11-2013, 04:35 PM	#5
wortho Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 31	I have a new F700GS and when the fuel light comes on it does count up as expected. I have not dropped it yet so its still works at this stage

04-19-2013, 02:57 AM	#10
tah1800 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Colo Springs, Colorado Oddometer: 233	The fuel sensor can be programmed by a dealer and remapping might solve your problem.