Is there any way to put a fuel gauge on a motorcycle?

Question

I have recently thought about purchasing the Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja Motorcycle and I really like it and all it has to offer. There is only one problem, it doesn't have a fuel gauge. Now, I know that you can estimate how much gas you have by using the odometer and knowing how long your bike can go on a full tank of gas, but I was just wondering if there is anything else I can do. I'm open to any help. Thanks a lot!

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Answer 1

As stated, too much work. What's the point anyway ? You have a reserve that takes you to the gas station when you run out. If it's really important to have a fuel gauge, get a bike that has one.

Answer 2

Some bikes come with them. Contact a motorcycle salvage yard and see if you can adapt one to fit your bike.

Answer 3

I've looked into this quite a bit for my gpx250. It's not a simple job. You would need to source the sender and guage from another bike and fit it into your tank and dash then wire it up.

To fit the sende will require the tank to be modified. ie hole needs cut and welded, threaded etc. Not a simple job for the average joe.

Good luck though.

Answer 4

Sure you can put a guage on anything. But the work involved is quite extensive. It would require modifing your fuel tank heavily. You would have to cut and drill into it to install the float. Then run the line somewhere up onto you dash to see the guage. This will compromise the integrity of the tank. Not to mention creating a possible leakage.

Best thing to do would to seek a professional mechanc. I had and EX500 years ago with no guage. Couldn't tell you how many times I ran it out of gas.

There still is one good way to know how much fuel you have left. The same way as the old guys did back in the day. Open the cap and take a look. It sucks I know, but it's better than pushing the darn thing, that's for sure.  :)

Answer 5

Like all the others have said, it's a tough job. Usually not worth it to pay somebody to do and too much for a do it yourself job.

After a few tanks, you get used to monitoring the trip meter and it will be habit. No mental math or anything to it.

Numbers are my gauge. I reset the trip every fill up. I know if I look down and the meter says I drove 50 miles, I got about 100 to 110 more miles before empty depending on how I drive. 50 miles means i burnt a little over 1 gallon. After a while you don't even have to think about it.