Yes, a fuel gauge would be nice! I guess Honda wanted to save some $ on production by not giving us a fuel gauge. Enjoy your road trip. I put on 1,000 last summer on a road trip. Just keep an eye on that odometer!!

 

I don't really understand this. If you are consistenly getting about 150 miles before having to switch to the reserve, then that's your gauge. The sportbike I had prior to my VTX didn't have a gauge, but it did have a light. Basically, the light does the same thing as the reserve. When either the light went on, or I have to switch to reserve, I have a gallon of gas left. If you know the miles you are getting out of a tank, then you should know how much gas you have left my looking at your odometer. Just my .02

 

DITTO- On my bike I ALWAYS have to switch over to the reserve at 155 miles plus or minus 5 miles. This measurement is way more accurate than any fuel gauge would be.

 

Motorcycle fuel gauges are notoriously inaccurate. I agree that if you consistently get 150 miles per tank, then use your trip meter. All you have to do with either the trip meter or a gauge is look at it and comprehend what it's telling you. If you are worried about the trip meter losing its place, then make sure your battery connections are tight. If you still truly want a gauge, then get a Garmin Zumo GPS. At least then you will have a gauge that does something constructive too.

G26

 

Agree on the gauge. I used to miss a fuel gauge as well, but got used to using the trip odometer, and its always accurate when its time to flip the switch and look for a gas station.

 

The $100 or so you might spend retrofitting a gauge would more than pay for Motow plus $50 in extra gas.

Ride until you stall, flip it to reserve, then you have another 20 miles to get to a gas station. If you note how many miles your riding style takes to get you to reserve, you should be fine.

Unlike most four-wheeled vehicles, the motorcycle gas tanks sit at an angle, which can change more or less due to air pressure, rake, shocks, payload, and more. Plus whereas the other vehicles remain mostly upright during turns and lane shifts, the motorcycle is meant to lean through them, and would constantly send false or inaccurate information.

 

I actually prefer the reserve over the fuel light. I often would not notice the fuel light and once or twice ran on fumes. If I have to physically switch over to reserve, then I know for sure I need gas.

 

Thanks for all of the info. I also have a Suzuki that has a fuel gauge, clock and 2 trip odometers. Just got used to the "finer things in life". Now need to get used to a little less. Honda power and dependability are worth it. Thanks again, NCVTX1300

 

i see alot of you guys saying you are getting around 150 miles +/- 5 miles out of your tank...any suggestions on why mine isn't getting near that much milage? im averaging around 119 then have to switch to reserve...

 

Sounds like a heavy throttle hand.

 

I ran out of gas @ 187 miles. I was not trying to save gas, but wasn't necessarily riding hard.

 

I get about 139 before I have to go to reserve, but I know I can get at least another 36 miles on reserve. Learned that on my first ride home from purchasing it at the dealership.

 

At 150 + or - i usually fill up and almost always take 3- 3.3 gallons

 

Good catch Bassdude.

 

I'm thinking that was a slip of the left index finger Fran! the T is right above the G!!!!!:bleh:

 

Had a good laugh

I was getting 180 before I did my bike over. Now I get 150. She doesn't like cold air though even if she is good and hot. If I wasn't so lazy I would look this up on here. Actually, will do something about it this winter.

 

I see most reply are VTX1300s. My 1300 "C" tuned up, tire press 38-40 PSIG running 65-70 MPH with me 296 pounds getting 40-41 MPG. Check your speedometer for accuracy, 119 prior switch teserve, but yours is 1800 so maybe the 1800 folks will advise you.
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You can get a floatless fuel guage called fuelguagepro1. Easy install an works fairly well. Fairly Accurate. They can be bought cheaper than one pictured. I found mine for 70$ from france lol

 

That's actually not a terrible idea. I think most of us consider internal tank measurements not hydrostatic pressure of the fuel hose.

 

Has anyone found a good aftermarket fuel gauge for a vtx1300. I use the odometer to measure distance and around 150 mils. start looking for a gas station but would feel a lot more comfortable with a real gauge. Planning along road trip this summer and don't want to get stuck. Any help appreciated! Thanks, ncvtx1300

I found lsk motorcycle electronics has gauges. No tank modification. Looks promising

 

The gauge is the easy part. It is the sensor that feeds the necessary information to the gauge that is the problem. How will any aftermarket device sense the fuel level in the tank?

 

It says it's uses a static charge somehow. It hooks in the fuel line between the tank and carb. Price is about 140-160

 

I've been considering these hydrostatic fuel gauges and valve stem cap tpms systems for 2 years. Still haven't pulled to trigger on either.

I tried the Kisan signal minder and was disappointed. Don't have much confidence in add on electronics at the moment.

 

TPMS are mainstream now. If you buy one, ONLY get one that has replaceable batteries in the sensors. There are some like Doran models where the battery is not replaceable and you have to buy two new sensors every 12-24 months at an exorbitant price. I use FOBO brand and highly recommend it. It communicates to a cellphone.

 

Thanks Vinish. I'll look into that brand. Every heard of TyreDog?

 

Nope.

 

Has anyone found a good aftermarket fuel gauge for a vtx1300. I use the odometer to measure distance and around 150 mils. start looking for a gas station but would feel a lot more comfortable with a real gauge. Planning along road trip this summer and don't want to get stuck. Any help appreciated! Thanks, ncvtx1300

I use the eat sleep ride app to track my trips makes it pretty easy to keep up with mileage. You can plan the whole ride on it.