fuel tank

dustydes · Post by **dustydes** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:43 pm

Hi

Is it possible to remove the fuel reserve and replace with a light.

I don't want the ignition cut out when low on fuel just a warning light.

Light position and wiring not a problem as building a street fighter

1989 fzr1000 exup

Des

Post by **nugget** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:16 pm

Have a quick search for one of our members called fang. He did something like this. I'm not near my pc at the moment but when I am I'll dig it out for you.

Post by **nugget** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:27 pm

Sorry I'm late in replying Des.

I've found Fang's post but having looked through it, it might not be of any help because he'd fitted a different set up.

Have a look through it to see if it gives you some idea.

http://www.exup1000.co.uk/phpBB2/viewto ... &start=270

dustydes · Post by **dustydes** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 7:50 pm

Thanks for reply.

searched but cant find anything about it.

des

dustydes · Post by **dustydes** » Wed Jan 06, 2016 11:42 am

Thanks obdguy

That's just what I need, another job sorted out.

Des

odbguy · Post by **odbguy** » Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:05 pm

No problem, put some pics up when you do it!

I'm hopeless with electrics and want to do this ! :/

willandrip · Post by **willandrip** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 11:28 am

I did this mod on one of the 1000Rs.

Observations;

Ensure it is a 5v LED. No other voltage will operate.

LEDs with resistors fitted to the correct voltage are readily available on Ebay.

Ensure the LED is wired correctly...unlike a traditional bulb they require + to + and will not operate with voltage reversed.

Chrome screw on bezels for mounting the LED are also readily available on Ebay.

Both bezels and LEDs come in packs of 5...get it right first time and you can give the spares to others.

I cut an oblong piece of pvc plate to mount the bezel in and just fitted it beside the switch.

When first fitted and the supply is at the reserve level be aware that it takes a while for the sender to heat up and send the voltage to the LED.

Just because the LED does not light instantly does not mean you have a problem....about 4 mins is about average.

Something like this bezel ;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chrome-Metal- ... c90DR61Q9w

LED;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/L-53ID-5V-Kin ... SwyQtVyUU~

I cannot find the originals I fitted about 6 years ago now...where does the time go FFS.

dustydes · Post by **dustydes** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:23 pm

Many thanks for replys