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I've been reading posts here and I read that if you position your fuel petcock lever halfway between on and reserve, this would be similar to an "off" position. True or not?Tags: None
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Anonymous
I for one never tried any thing like that but i now have a burning curiosity as to why you want to know the answer to that question--
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Hmmm Scotty, I deduce that the petcock is leaking fuel into the intakes or air filter and this is a possible way around the problem. :-) :-) :-)
Earl
Originally posted by slopokeI for one never tried any thing like that but i now have a burning curiosity as to why you want to know the answer to that question--Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.
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Anonymous
Been reading lots of horror stories about fuel leaking through and getting into the crankcase, I guess. I've never owned a bike that didn't have an "off" postion on the petcock. Perhaps being a bit anal about reinsuring that no fuel will flow unless I want it to.
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Some of the members have installed an additional on/off inline valve in the fuel line between the percock and carbs.
Earl
Originally posted by suz81Been reading lots of horror stories about fuel leaking through and getting into the crankcase, I guess. I've never owned a bike that didn't have an "off" postion on the petcock. Perhaps being a bit anal about reinsuring that no fuel will flow unless I want it to.Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.
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arveejay
Originally posted by suz81Been reading lots of horror stories about fuel leaking through and getting into the crankcase, I guess. I've never owned a bike that didn't have an "off" postion on the petcock. Perhaps being a bit anal about reinsuring that no fuel will flow unless I want it to.
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lhanscom
As to your original question, I believe if you put your switch in between ON and RES it should shut it off, as it would not align either of the 2 holes in the valve.
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Anonymous
Maybe it's just luck, but I've never had a problem in 20 years with the petcock. I always leave it in the "on" position.
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lhanscom
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