BigD Posted May 14, 2007 Share #1 Posted May 14, 2007 Should you turn the fuel switch to the off position when you're not riding, or is it OK to leave it in the on position? Thanks, Big D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terror Posted May 14, 2007 Share #2 Posted May 14, 2007 Cant ever remember turning mine off unless Im storing the bike. Never do that, I just ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted May 14, 2007 Share #3 Posted May 14, 2007 Technically yes, you should turn the valve off when stopped. That is the only way to be sure a leaking needle valve or stuck float won't cause a cylinder to fill up with gas while it is sitting. Most modern bikes with gravity feed tanks now use vacuum activated petcocks, but those won't work with a fuel pump. Even though you "should" turn it of, I never do. I doubt that more than one person in a hundred does. Good luck, Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Ice Posted May 14, 2007 Share #4 Posted May 14, 2007 Only time I've ever turned it off was when I disconnected the tank for removal. Leaving it on won't hurt anything. Not to worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted May 15, 2007 Share #5 Posted May 15, 2007 Dont forget that our scoots use an electric pump to move fuel to the carbs - they are NOT gravity feed. The fuel tank is below carb level so, without a fuel pump the carbs would get no fuel.. THerefore, the ONLY time that shutting off the valve is going to assist in anything would be if you forgot and left your key on and kill switch activated and start button on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted May 15, 2007 Share #6 Posted May 15, 2007 Dont forget that our scoots use an electric pump to move fuel to the carbs - they are NOT gravity feed. The fuel tank is below carb level so, without a fuel pump the carbs would get no fuel.. THerefore, the ONLY time that shutting off the valve is going to assist in anything would be if you forgot and left your key on and kill switch activated and start button on.. That is only partially accurate for a 2nd gen. Although we still have a fuel pump, the tank is NOT below the carbs. A stuck float will cause a problem. But I still never turn mine off. Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted May 15, 2007 Thanks for the info guys, I will start leaving it open. No more forgetting and stalling out a 1000 ft down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Ice Posted May 15, 2007 Share #8 Posted May 15, 2007 Thanks for the info guys, I will start leaving it open. No more forgetting and stalling out a 1000 ft down the road. I knew there was a reason I left mine on! Now I know what it is. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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