[steph]

Bike still running ok (so far) fuel gauge showing emty even when full?

Done 42k since new great bike big smile on face every time i ride.

 

[avocet]

I don't know about the R1200R, but the R1200GS uses a fuel sensing strip instead of a float to measure how much fuel is in the tank. Many GS owners experienced failures of these strips. I wouldn't be surprised if the R uses the same system, so you may have that same problem.

I owned 3 GS bikes before buying an R, and got into the habit of resetting the trip meter at each fill-up, just in case the fuel strip failed (it never did). Since I know about how far the bike can go on a tankful, the trip meter can be used as a backup if the fuel gauge fails.

 

[Classic11]

This is a common issue, mine was bad from the factory. My dealer was able to fix it in less than half a day and I was on my way. They even offered sending a flatbed to pickup and deliver for the service for free. I declined for the offer to put on some break in miles. So are you saying 42k miles? What year is your bike?

 

[Clem]

Think steph's riding a 2009. 42K is respectable mileage! Keep Smilin'

 

[Hoshiko]

Sorry to hear that Steph,
It seems to be a common problem, many bikes experience that on the first day.
Take a look here: http://www.r1200rforum.com/forum/bmw-r1200r-general-discussions-7/fuel-strip-1088/

And here: http://www.r1200rforum.com/forum/bmw-r1200r-general-discussions-7/reserve-light-indicator-895/

And finally here: http://www.r1200rforum.com/forum/bmw-r1200r-general-discussions-7/fuel-gauge-issue-2011-bike-352/