Gas light on, but not when 'res'

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Gas light on, but not when 'res'

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93' FZR600
Just bought the bike, so all is new to me. Found that when I have the 'ON/RES' switch (toggle switch on the left fairing) in the on position, I get the gas light. It turns off when I switch it to reserve, even with full tank. It confuses me bc, I thought the light was independent from the on/res switch? If you run low, it should come on. Or is there a gas light for on, and a separate warning when getting low when in 'res'? It sounds like a sending unit problem, but I dont know where the thing is. Havent pulled the tank yet (no garage, and lots of rain lately) but I will this weekend. Anyone have pointers on what to look for, or what to check? I did lift the tank one day (not removed), and noticed that I didnt see a petcock on the tank either, just 3 or so hoses, and a wire connector (assuming that leads to the sending unit and/or fuel pump).

Sorry for my ignorance on this, new to this bike and street bikes in general. First move from 15 years of dirt riding :headbang:

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Re: Gas light on, but not when 'res'

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Gas Light? We have a gas light?? * This is news to me... Anyone..?

p.s. you anywhere close to DC? I live in Arlington, VA
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Re: Gas light on, but not when 'res'

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Sounds like someone has an FZR with a YZF motor swapped in. US Spec FZR600s didn't have a fuel light. Can you post pics of your bike?
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Re: Gas light on, but not when 'res'

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See my new post about fuel pump, fuel problem... I got some confusing stuff going on here.
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