What are the simple solutions for a motorcycle fuel gauge not moving?

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DeStephen
07/30/25 8:27am
Here are the simple solutions for a motorcycle fuel gauge not moving: 1. Remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel tank, turn on the ignition, and manually move the float up and down to see if the fuel gauge needle changes. 2. If there is no change, disconnect the float wiring, and directly connect the wires from the harness to the float (for two wires, connect them directly; for three wires, connect the other two wires to the ground wire separately, connecting two wires at a time), then observe if the fuel gauge needle changes. 3. If the fuel gauge still does not move, check if the wiring under the fuel gauge is loose. If the wiring is not loose, it is possible that the fuel gauge on the instrument panel is burnt out. In this case, you will need to take it to a repair shop for servicing.
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