Looking for an R3T instrument cluster - 2011 model

[Comotion]

The dealer confirmed that the cluster is the issue with the fuel gauge not working. It seems that it's only the 4th one in the last 4 years Triumph America has seen go bad (the bike had 5K miles on it when it stopped working). The parts, labor, and tax are $690. If you see a used one anywhere, please let me know!

 

[rocketjohn]

Keep an eye on Ebay....bike wreckers put stuff they pull off bent up bikes on there all the time....you never know what will turn up.

 

[Navigator]

This is an old thread that I just found while doing a search for Touring fuel gauge issues. Going back to my 07 Classic I know that there are some oddities with the Rocket guages and floats. I had mine adjusted twice at the dealership under warranty. You know, the "bend the float coat hanger rod" procedure.

I've got an odd issue with the fuel gauge on my 09T though. When I bought it there was less than a half a tank of fuel. I added some fresh non ethanol premium and some Seafoam. The bike started right up and ran beautifully. On the way home I stopped at a gas station in Olalla, WA that has non-ethanol fuel to fill the tank. Much to my alarm, the fuel needle didn't move when I started the bike for the ride home. About 1/4 mile down the road it came right up and functions perfectly. Every time I refuel though it does it again.

Yesterday in the garage I topped the tank off with two gallons of non-ethanol, along with a few ounces of Lucas injector cleaner, and started it to warm it up. I expected to see the fuel gauge come slowly up after about 5-6 minutes but it didn't move. My Indian riding friend pulled up so off we went and, sure enough, after about 1/4 mile the needle moved up to the full mark and functions just fine.

Is this a characteristic of the Touring fuel gauge or is something a little wonky going on? Has anyone else experienced this? The bike has about 6500 miles on it.

 

[Fingers]

Sometimes you have to drive4-5 mi. for the gauge on the R3T to start registering.

 

[Navigator]

Thanks so much Fingers, as I had hoped would be the case.

 

[Ygransom]

Most R3T riders have noticed same behavior

 

[dutch]

Sometimes you have to drive4-5 mi. for the gauge on the R3T to start registering.

About 2KM here...

 

[WildBill]

Thanks so much Fingers, as I had hoped would be the case.

Mine is the same...1/4 mile before it registers full after a fill up.

 

[MIG]

...Yesterday in the garage I topped the tank off with two gallons of non-ethanol, along with a few ounces of Lucas injector cleaner, and started it to warm it up. I expected to see the fuel gauge come slowly up after about 5-6 minutes but it didn't move. My Indian riding friend pulled up so off we went and, sure enough, after about 1/4 mile the needle moved up to the full mark and functions just fine.

Is this a characteristic of the Touring fuel gauge or is something a little wonky going on? Has anyone else experienced this? The bike has about 6500 miles on it.

I've had my '14 since new and what you describe is "ops-normal" since day one. I suspect throughout riding the bike actually does the same thing (though not noticeable) to ensure the gas gauge doesn't bounce around by reacting too quickly in turns and steep grades.
-MIG