RR6 Fuel light

Hello, I have a fireblade rr6 and
Is there a way to check if the fuel light is working? Other than running it until the light comes on

As I'm not too sure if mine is working.
Thanks Tony

 

Other than running a multi-meter check, I'd say if you get to 160 miles with no light, it's not working. At that mileage you still have (based on my experiences with 2004 and 2011) 3 or 4 litres remaining. Mine's usually on at around 150, but others have reported as low as 120.

 

Well last weekend I went for a blast, and I know there wasn't much fuel in the tank , and I was thinking the light should of came on by now . As the bike wasn't running the same as it did.
Seem to not get going once I opened her up. But was on it today and seemed spot on.

 

Depending on how hard you ride as Nige says you might to 160 before it comes on , motorway rides mine comes on about 150, but usually 125 to 130 on back roads. I think you should ride around the garage forecourt till it comes on or you run out

 

Some people are saying it's meant to come on when you switch the ignition on.
Is this correct?

 

No mine doesn't. But does if it was low (RR7 )

 

That's ok then, might just run it low on fuel and see if it comes on.

Thanks for all your help

 

I think I read in Performance Bikes years ago on a fuel test they used to fill up a plastic 5L petrol can, bungee it to the back of the bike then run 'til empty.
You then haven't got the anxiety of running empty miles away from a garage - simply fill up from the petrol can and off you go.

 

Think I might prefer to carry it in a backpack - but I applaud the idea.

 

Rather you than me, the thought of having a 5l jerry can on my back and it catching fire, or crashing with it there is not my idea of fun

 

Where's your sense of adventure

 

Hello people, update I disconnected the fuel pump and still no fuel light came on. So had a look at the fuses and there all ok. Wats the next step?

 

Hello , update I disconnected the fuel pump and still no fuel light came on. So had a look at the fuses and there all ok. Wats the next step?

 

I dont think disconnecting the pump will make it come on , pump the fuel out of your tank , it should come on at about the last 3 litre As @hitch posted, strap a can on ya bike and go for a long ride ,

 

As above.syphon the fuel out. See if the light comes on

 

Yep. Most practical advice given.

 

Another update, I have syphoned the petrol out the fuel light didn't come on dipped the tank had about half an inch of fuel in. So started the engine and left it a minute then the light came on.
Would that be right for the fuel light to come on when there's only half an inch of fuel in the tank.
I have taken a picture to roughly show you where the fuel was

 

Depending on the angle, that would probably equal about 3 litres, in which case it seeks okay. At least now that you know the light comes on, ride the bike and be prepared around the 130 - 150 mark for the light to come on.

 

I have got it on the rear paddock stand

Just doesn't seem a lot.
How far can you go roughly on reserve
Thanks Tony

 

Depending on riding style, I wouldn't risk more than 25, but if you calculate fuel use per litre, you could get 50, but not worth the risk.