Fuel Gauge: Options / Thoughts

[full on tin]

Working on a new tank and debating a fuel gauge of some sort. I know Less=More with the Cafe Mentality. But with fuel...More=More. Any subtle/minimal solutions out there??? I'm not in love with anything so far. Let's see your examples/opinions.

Run Dry > Reserve: Meh...

Cap Gauge: Hard with split tank

Tube Sight: http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/images/products/large_1337_fuel-sight-gauge-clear-gas-tank-photo-1.jpg

Bubble Sight: http://img.tootoo.com/mytootoo/upload/94/94144/product/94144_274c6ce9a56b5b1941bec58c96ec91d1.jpg

Ye Ole Fashion Shake & Listen:

 

[Big R]

What kind of tank are you running that a cap gauge would make for a tough fit?

Personally, if you want more in your "reserve" capacity you could pull the petcock out and try to add about 1/2" of tubing onto the tube that's already there. Never seen it done though.......Or do what I do: reset your trip odometer every fill up and get gas every 100 to 150 miles.

 

[Sonreir]

The tube kind sure look cool, but they scare the heck out of me. I'd hate to lay the bike down at speed and have it turn into a 60mph fireball.

 

[alexmac]

http://www.yamiya750.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=144_80&products_id=830

 

[full on tin]

My tank is divided in the middle. All the cap gauges I have come across have a plunger that would run into the 'bridge'.

Any other examples out there?