Guest Moby Posted July 30, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 30, 2008 I have heard that it is best to keep your bikes petcock on reserve, is that true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted July 30, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 30, 2008 Well if you leave the shut off valve in one postion for a long time it sure is hard to turn and there is an O ring in there you can damage if it gets stuck. Was that an answer? Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted July 30, 2008 Share #3 Posted July 30, 2008 I like to leave mine on reserve. this way I know I have 24 miles, before she gos dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted July 30, 2008 Share #4 Posted July 30, 2008 Now that depends,,, how far away from a gas station would you like to be stranded??? Think of the reserve setting on your petcock as a safety device. This safety device will keep you from being stranded miles from a gas station. Would you disarm a safety device if you knew that there was a chance that you could be stranded in the middle of no-where, not knowing which way to go to get help??? :bang head: By the way, you aint lost if you aint out of fuel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie Bill Posted July 31, 2008 Share #5 Posted July 31, 2008 I use mine all the time, when I go into places like the local Mall or at work I turn off the fuel petcock. Those pesky kids love to turn the throtte on BIG bikes... Vrrrrm Vrrrm. Newfie Bill Paradise, NL 99 RSV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyDawg Posted July 31, 2008 Share #6 Posted July 31, 2008 I like to leave mine on reserve. this way I know I have 24 miles, before she gos dry Sorry but this statement doesn't make sense. If you keep it on reserve how do you know when to start counting the miles? Me personally I leave mine on "on" and only move it to reserve if I actually hit reserve, which for me is usually every 2 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug Posted July 31, 2008 Share #7 Posted July 31, 2008 I think when I bought mine they told me to keep it on reserve and the light would come on when she is low, I keep it on the on that way if I need it its there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted July 31, 2008 Share #8 Posted July 31, 2008 If you keep it on reserve, the light will come on and then the miles will start counting down. I always keep mine on reserve and when I have used about 4.3 to 4.5 gallons, the miles will go to 0 and start counting up. I start looking for gas then. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug Posted July 31, 2008 Share #9 Posted July 31, 2008 If you keep it on reserve, the light will come on and then the miles will start counting down. I always keep mine on reserve and when I have used about 4.3 to 4.5 gallons, the miles will go to 0 and start counting up. I start looking for gas then. Earl now that you say that I remember mine did that, I usually dont let it get real low and try to put gas in it after 140 mile or in that area before the light comes on. How far can you go when the milage start over again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydraulicman Posted July 31, 2008 Share #10 Posted July 31, 2008 Thanks for the thread, I always use the on possition saving reserve. Your thread reminded me that the last time I bought gas I was on reserve and forgot to turn it back to the on possition. Just went out and turn it to the on possition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted July 31, 2008 Share #11 Posted July 31, 2008 I switch mine to reserve when I start to run out. I have an 07 and read that someone on this site goes about another 40miles before filling up. I thought I would test mine as the odometer counts up. I only went 28 miles before I chickened out and gased up. I then fliped the switch back to the on. I like the added safety, just in case the fuel light doesn't come on, or the millage doesn't change to count up. Lots of safety's, but I like it that way. I have never run out of gas in 25years and I never want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAINEAC Posted July 31, 2008 Share #12 Posted July 31, 2008 now that you say that I remember mine did that, I usually dont let it get real low and try to put gas in it after 140 mile or in that area before the light comes on. How far can you go when the milage start over again? I've pushed mine to 50 miles babying it... Once you switch to reserve after it sputters in the on position you have .9 gals... usually my counter is already at 5 - 10 miles you have a good 30 miles riding normal... I run mine in the ON position all the time until I need reserve... I've had my gas gauge fail (replaced under warranty) before... I don't use the OFF position except for storage .. I don't think it's that big of a deal with an electric fuel pump... The OFF position doesn't drain the carbs so if kids are cranking your throttle you could still be flooded as the bowls are full... Unless you turn it to the OFF position and run the carbs dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venturejockey Posted July 31, 2008 Share #13 Posted July 31, 2008 I leave mine on reserve. I do not ignore the low fuel light or the fuel gauge. The reason I like to be on reserve is that sometimes I need to get out of someones way by gassing it. If the petcock is on, on and you run out of fuel the engine will starve for fuel and the bike will loose power. Wouldn't want that to happen at an inopportune time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted July 31, 2008 Share #14 Posted July 31, 2008 I flip mine to Reserve every once in a while for a few miles and then back to ON to try to get any water out of the bottom of the tank, but with the ethanol that is in most gasolines that is probally moot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Truck Guy Posted July 31, 2008 Share #15 Posted July 31, 2008 If you keep it on reserve, the light will come on and then the miles will start counting down. I always keep mine on reserve and when I have used about 4.3 to 4.5 gallons, the miles will go to 0 and start counting up. I start looking for gas then. Earl Ya but he has a early Venture that doesn't have this feature........The miles won't start counting up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahamer Posted July 31, 2008 Share #16 Posted July 31, 2008 Well if you leave the shut off valve in one postion for a long time it sure is hard to turn and there is an O ring in there you can damage if it gets stuck. Was that an answer? Jerry I HAVE TO AGREE WITH BOO.... IF YOU DON'T USE IT YOULL LOOSE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAINEAC Posted July 31, 2008 Share #17 Posted July 31, 2008 i have to agree with boo.... If you don't use it youll loose it! how do you post in all caps?... I just did and the website changes it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahamer Posted July 31, 2008 Share #18 Posted July 31, 2008 I DON'T KNOW SOMETIMES IT DOES THE SAME THING TO ME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billet Posted July 31, 2008 Share #19 Posted July 31, 2008 Knew a guy that burned down his house after he pulled his scooter in the garage, closed the door and forgot about it. Float stuck, overflowed, water heater ignited it. I have always been in the habit of turning the fuel off when I stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted August 1, 2008 Share #20 Posted August 1, 2008 When the gauge gets down to 1/4 tank, stop at the Next Gas Station you see. Its time for a Pit Stop anyway !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilowatt55 Posted August 1, 2008 Share #21 Posted August 1, 2008 I use mine all the time, when I go into places like the local Mall or at work I turn off the fuel petcock. Those pesky kids love to turn the throtte on BIG bikes... Vrrrrm Vrrrm. Newfie Bill Paradise, NL 99 RSV It don't matter the only thing that happens is they open the throttls air valves which doesn't do any thing excepts open the air valves but no gas since there is no vaccume to open the slides which open the main jets so no gas no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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