My odometer has always reached about 160 before needing reserve. The last few weeks, I'm at about 115. The mileage remains about 39-40 mpg. It's like I have a smaller tank. Any thoughts?
Thanks.Fuel level sensor sticking ? Try running some fuel system cleaner through it.
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that's what i was thinkingThe difference between main and reserve is the height of their tube in the tank. Reserve draws from the bottom and the main from higher up. If you have floating debris in the tank the main might be getting partially or fully clogged causing it to sputter making you think you are running out and you switch to reserve. No mention of the gallons you are using and if you are talking about tank capacity and mpg that is a critical piece of information.
How many gallons are you using to get to reserve? If you are getting 40 mpg and going 115 miles that means a fill after reserve is about 2.8 gallons. If this is true then I think the main tube getting clogged is a possibility.
I did not know 1300's had no low fuel light / sensorYou do know your bike doesn't have a fuel level sensor? :yikes:
:agree:You do know your bike doesn't have a fuel level sensor? :yikes:
Oh yeah!! Its called the speedometer..LOL. when i changed my tank fuel filter it was drawn up some ,but wasnt giving a problem at the time , i wonder if it could be toching the top of the inlet tube that it goes over.....EOI did not know 1300's had no low fuel light / sensor
Unscrew the petcock. Couldn't remember how the filter was setup. Not sure if they are drawing thru the same filter or not, looks like it is the same. If it is the same not likely the main tube is affected and not the reserve. I've looked at mine with a borescope, so if you know anyone that has a scope that is an option.Is there a good way to clean out the main tube in the tank if that's the problem?
I'll have to talk to my urologist. Thanks for the petcock diagram. I'll try to look at it tonight after work.Unscrew the petcock. Couldn't remember how the filter was setup. Not sure if they are drawing thru the same filter or not, looks like it is the same. If it is the same not likely the main tube is affected and not the reserve. I've looked at mine with a borescope, so if you know anyone that has a scope that is an option.