Low Fuel Light not totally reliable. Beware.

Yeap !, ran out of gas yesterday and the yellow light never came on.
The engine stalled and died, I looked inside the fuel can and "nada", just fumes.
( This fuel sensor is the second one in my bike, the first one just got stuck lit, which was better because I was aware of the problem ).
Well, the fuel sensor worked again today, because it came on after fuel got low again, but I won`t ever trust it again. I had to push the bike almost two miles two a gas station and it wasn`t fun. From now on I will just look down the tank hole and make sure there is juice.
JT

Word to the wise: Reset your "Trip Odometer" to "0000" EVERY time you fill up with gas. When you hit around 120 miles, get some gas!! This way you NEVER have to rely on the idiot light again. You should get around 120-145 miles per "full" tank. It's a fool proof way of never being stranded.

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Definitely the way to go.

I never trusted the light on any bike I've owned, it just seems like the 'solution most likely to fail and ruin your day'.

Thanks guys,
Your method is foolproof. I`ll use it.
I hope this thread helps somebody from running dry.
One thing for sure, I will not spend another cent for a fuel level sensor again, they are worthless if they are not reliable.
JT

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I thought everybody did this. Rely on a Ducati fuel gauge???

trip meter is a must, atleast know were abouts the light should come on. I refuel every 120 miles and it takes three gallons to fill to the top so i know i have roughly 1 gallon left.