Turn off low fuel light

[toomanybikes]

Really the only maintenance issue I have had with the R1200R is the fuel strip. They seem to last about 6 to 10 months. I am tired of the $170 cost of the fuel strip. Is there a way to inhibit the "Low Fuel" light from illuminating? I do not need the fuel gauge, but the light is distracting.

[roger l]

I thought that the fuel strip had a two year warranty after it was replaced. I know it is tiring to take the bike back to the dealer but it should be no cost to have it replaced.

Roger L

[websterize]

… I am tired of the $170 cost of the fuel strip.

The two-year warranty sounds right on replaced parts. But even if you're out of warranty, the most you should have to pay is labor. BMW calls them good-will somethings. Fuel strip failures aren't uncommon. (I'd bet it's the most common.) Why not lobby Motorrad for a refund? Or at the very least ask what their policy is about these failures if you're out of warranty. Please let us know.

Otherwise …

Is there a way to inhibit the "Low Fuel" light from illuminating?

Yes, electrical tape.

[bicyclist]

Well, if it's a real issue, you could substitute the appropriate sized resistor for the fuel strip to make the thing think the tank is full.

[AncientMariner]

I tried to schedule my Classic Black Roadster in for a fuel strip R&R. 2,800 miles, about what I got on my Beautiful Blue Roadster, as I recall. The dealer called me to cancel the appointment: there are currently no fuel strip replacement parts anywhere in the BMW system.

My dealer is generally very accurate with his information and almost never guesses what BMW are up to suggested that he thought perhaps BMW was going to introduce a new supplier and or design for the fuel strip.

BMW has not commented publically about this.

Bruce