I have just joined the K family with a 2007 K1200S. I hate to ask a question that may have many answers already, but I can't find it so far. My fuel gauge reads zero and there is a caution in the display. I have found a little on the "fuel strip" but I cannot get details on what it is or how to fix the problem. I gather that it is a capacitance type sending unit so will a float type work with the factory gauge?
Any help appreciated.

Have you local Beemer shop replace it. Know fault. It might also be a recall item at no charge, or not

I've had about 4 fuel strips in mine.

I did receive notice a few months back about a recall on the fuel indicators failing. I don't have my paper work in front of me, but the dealer should know about.

Mine reads full to half. Half is flat empty, but I know I can go 200 miles and use the trip meter like the old days if I get close. One of these days I may get it replaced, then again my tank is always half full

There's definitely a TSB on the fuel strip and i think they're covering them without question at this point. My paperwork is also at home but I would phone your local BMW shop and talk to them...

So far I've only needed one on my 2008 K12GT.

Thanks for the info guys. I'll see if the dealer will replace it. I would just buy one and install it at sub $200 but I have also heard of off the shelf units not working. I am getting used to filling up at the 150 mark because I costed into a station with 177 on the odometer and don't want to temp fate.