If you pushed it a block and a half that should be a darn good reminder that there is a reserve on the petcock. There is no low fuel warning light and no turn signal cancellation. Manually canceled

 

+1
Michigan newbies LOL. Dont forget the knob goes down, if you leave it up you'll be walking a lot. :cheers:
Great looking bike Tods58. I want to do mine yellow this winter. Any advice?

 

There is a low fuel indicator ... Most of us reset out Trip A on the Odo when we fill up. Then just run it down to the "Reserve" and then you know where you are. The turn signal cancellation is attached to your left hand. I know, this takes a little extra work, pushing two buttons. You get used to it.

 

There is a low fuel indicator ... Most of us reset out Trip A on the Odo when we fill up. Then just run it down to the "Reserve" and then you know where you are. The turn signal cancellation is attached to your left hand. I know, this takes a little extra work, pushing two buttons. You get used to it.

You are such a smartazz....I love it..:bleh:

 

Yeah, I figured out the two button method myself. Just curious why they would neglect a much used option.
Haha! Michigan noobs! Good one. I consider myself part of that group. Thanks for the comments.
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+1 I had a '79 yamaha with a turn signal cancellation. What can you do. Consider it a long term warning for your next turn. As far as gas...........Your on your own there. Odometer and reserve tank are my best friends

 

No reason any bike built today shouldn't come with turn signal cancellation and fuel gauge.....My brothers CBR even has a fuel gauge, Heck his friends ZX-14 comes with fuel gauge and even tells you your average mpg....

You kids get off my grass!!
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Rememeber these guys when I was a kid, Now I'am that guy....

 

I own a motorcycle of the vtx1300 R variety and am curious about a couple of things.

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I am frustrated with the turn signals as well, i feel these bikes should have turn signal cancellation also. Like others said, the more you ride you will get an idea of how many miles you get per tank. That helps you from running out again!

 

You guys just sit around and think of stuff to bitch about???....It's a motorcycle, not a Lexus...I had a '76 Goldwing with a fuel gauge, and it wasn't very accurate at all, pretty much useless.......It's real easy to just reset the trip meter at fillup and keep an eye on the mileage from time to time...Even better is to just ride until it sputters, then switch to reserve...I then know I have about 40 miles to find a gas station...

Also I know this might be hard to get used to, but develop the habit of cancelling the turn signals manually after every turn...

Fuel guages/warning lights, and self cancelling signals are for cars, not motorcycles...

 

Fuel guages/warning lights, and self cancelling signals are for cars, not motorcycles...

Didn't I just see a thread about you adding Glens turn signal beeper :stirpot:
LOL. I'm thinking about adding a couple small LED's to the brackets my faring, just so it catches my eye. Almost got taken out by a lady who thought I was turning left.
Ride on and hope to see ya on the 12th

 

The wifes 1300 doesn't have a low fuel light, my 1800 does. (Not sure if all 1300's are the same)

 

As far as any kind of low fuel light, yes all the 1300's are the same, they dont have one. Personally, I fill up @ either 120-130 miles out of habit, I've only switched to reserve twice since I bought my bike, I REALLY hate to push it anywhere. The low fuel warning light is nice, but I trust my res to get me to a gas station, as opposed to a switch malfunctioning and leaving me stranded without warning.

 

ok if your bike has fuel injection it has a low fuel warning light, run injectors dry and you might need two batteries to get her running right. the turn signal well I have a friend that ran for an hour with his flashing a left turn only to turn it off when he made a right....:choppersm

 

Like everyone said no low fuel light. As far for a turn signal cancellation, try Glen' VTX Garage. He makes them and much more for your X. I have one and it works great. Well, I have most of what Glen makes. Great person and great products. You have a great bike. Enjoy your ride......

http://glensvtxgarage.com

 

LED Turn Signal Indicator Mod

I installed 2.5" green, flexible, waterproof LED strips (from oznium.com) on the inside of my shield along the inside of the chrome brace strip), and wired them to my turn signals for higher visibility and better safety overall. (I tapped into the turn signal wires inside the housing behind the headlamp). These LED's keep me from inadvertently leaving a turn signal on (very dangerous). These work great! Had them on for a couple of years now. Green is the brightest (besides white). At night, they are very bright to the point of almost being irritating, but I can deal with it considering the safety aspect. During the day, they are very visible and can be seen in the peripheral vision while looking straight ahead! I plan on making a youtube vid soon explaining the mod.

 

Although I have fuel guage now, I still use the trip meter as my guide. That's what I got used to with the VTX and I'm more comfortable with that method than a marginally accurate fuel guage. It is handy just to glance at though.

And the turn signal cancelation...I do love that feature. And the fairing, and the radio, and the fuel injection, and............

Fine...I'll go now...

 

That is a nice Street Glide! I once had a Fat Boy and I loved the turn signal system. I just can't understand why Honda couldn't incorporate that type of system into their bikes. I Probably would have kept the Fat Boy if it had anywhere near the torque and power of the VTX 1800. I just gotta have that power!