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k11pfc
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:19 pm    Post subject: Fuel gauge Reply with quote

My fuel gauge on my K1100rs used to oscillate all over the place so I bought another from ebay the needle now is calm but reads wrong, any way to calibrate it or any other suggestions?
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SugarHillCTD
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get into the tank and bend the float arm to satisfaction.
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Scott_Anderson
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

also check the 4pin connector at the right rear of the tank. make sure the contacts are clean and not corroded.
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