fuel gauge doesn't work - Page 3

vtchopperdude · 02-09-2010, 08:19 PM

I finally looked around in the gas tank, and the sending unit is definitely rusted out; anybody know where I can get one for a better price than the stealership???

Kreylyn · 02-09-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vtchopperdude

I finally looked around in the gas tank, and the sending unit is definitely rusted out; anybody know where I can get one for a better price than the stealership???

Is there rust in the tank as well? If so, I would suggest using the electrolysis method to clean both. It may start working agian.

I was able to fix one of mine that way.

Krey

vtchopperdude · 02-09-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreylyn

Is there rust in the tank as well?

if so, very little from what I could tell; but the unit definitely rusted out...it looked like parts of it where missing

they wanted $61 for one of those sending units

http://www.suzukipartshouse.net/page.../1/Suzuki.aspx

Kreylyn · 02-09-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vtchopperdude

if so, very little from what I could tell; but the unit definitely rusted out...it looked like parts of it where missing

they wanted $61 for one of those sending units

http://www.suzukipartshouse.net/page.../1/Suzuki.aspx

Used one's on ebay I'm sure can be had for cheaper, or from someone here on the boards.

Parts missing?... I don't see how only that component could be in such a condition, without there also being significan't rust or problems with the tank as well.

Unless the tank and sending unit are from 2 different bikes.

I guess that could be possible. The PO swapped the tank, choose not to swap the sending unit.

Pics of it would be a great help, but I still say it's possible it could be salvaged. Don't throw it away if you do, and post some pics. If nothing else, I might be interested in trying to save it, and will cover shipping if your cool with that (if it looks like it can be).

Krey

vtchopperdude · 02-22-2010, 06:57 PM

alright, I put in a new sending unit today, and the fuel gauge works; the only question I have is...I had about a quarter tank it, and when I started the bike, it took about a minute for the gauge to read that it had that much; the needle slowly creeped up to the quarter tank mark...is that normal, or should it snap up to the level pretty quickly???

kevin2502000 · 02-23-2010, 12:21 AM

Thats normal.

vtchopperdude · 02-26-2010, 07:12 PM

rode the bike around today, even though it was cold as balls, but the fuel gauge seemed to work fine; thanks for all the help/suggestions/advice fellas, much appreciated

02-09-2010, 08:19 PM	#21
vtchopperdude Poser Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 80 iTrader: (0) My Photos My Garage	I finally looked around in the gas tank, and the sending unit is definitely rusted out; anybody know where I can get one for a better price than the stealership??? __________________ 1993 GSX600 Katana => http://rides.webshots.com/album/576565373zGVUIM 2004 Custom chopper => http://rides.webshots.com/album/569828543jIfEOK

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02-22-2010, 06:57 PM	#25
vtchopperdude Poser Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 80 iTrader: (0) My Photos My Garage	alright, I put in a new sending unit today, and the fuel gauge works; the only question I have is...I had about a quarter tank it, and when I started the bike, it took about a minute for the gauge to read that it had that much; the needle slowly creeped up to the quarter tank mark...is that normal, or should it snap up to the level pretty quickly???

02-26-2010, 07:12 PM	#27
vtchopperdude Poser Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 80 iTrader: (0) My Photos My Garage	rode the bike around today, even though it was cold as balls, but the fuel gauge seemed to work fine; thanks for all the help/suggestions/advice fellas, much appreciated