Fuel tap off, Fuel tap on

[rustic101]

I don't seem to have one . It sounds so 80's

[newbould]

I thought there was benefit in turning off fuel tap and then running her dry. Or is that just the lawnmower. I think it applies to long spells of no running - like a week or so when fuel in the carb would get stale?????? But then I know shit all about engines so this is prolly all bollocks

[CookMySock]

Mine's vacuum operated automatic. I never even think about.

Steve

[cs363]

I thought there was benefit in turning off fuel tap and then running her dry. Or is that just the lawnmower. I think it applies to long spells of no running - like a week or so when fuel in the carb would get stale?????? But then I know shit all about engines so this is prolly all bollocks

No, this is all bollocks:

[oldrider]

Funny question for 2009! Unless you are into relics of the past! Been there done all that! Luv modern bikes!

[Kflasher]

Fuel tap on or fuel tap off?

I had parked my bike in the public park at Manfeild race track, mid corner only doing 40kph the bike spluttered and I came to a halt.
After much frustration my wife discovered the fuel tap had been turned of.
This not an easy task for a child to do, so one would assume.... but anyways something to consider when your bike is in a public environment where others have an opportunity.

[marine0089]

Funny question for 2009! Unless you are into relics of the past!

Or you're a complete greenie trying to figure out whats best for your older style bike.

Just wait for the thread on manual chokes

[cs363]

Or you're a complete greenie trying to figure out whats best for your older style bike.

Just wait for the thread on manual chokes

Ha! You try telling the young people today about manual chokes, they won't believe you!!

[KiwiGs]

My choke is extra manual at the moment, I have to pull the bar on the carbs 'cause the cable is not connected Yes I said carbs not throttle bodies......

[Bounce001]

Turning your mates petrol off is usually pretty funny!

[awa355]

I remember years ago some bastard went around dozens of bikes at a Baypark meeting and turned off all the fuel taps. Sounds funny now, we only twigged when we all took turns at coming to a unexpected stop.

[BMWST?]

ahhh well you see I have TWO manual taps....dont turn em off and only put the left hand side onto reserve when i need too(and a manual choke)

[Henk]

I dont even have an off choice on my fuel tap The blue lovely only offers on/reserve/prime. Whip the tank off no worries, does not lose a drop

Thats because you have a vac operated tap. The extra line to the inlet manifold turns the tap on for you when you start the bike and off when it stops running. You might need prime if you ever take the carbs off and pour all the gas in them onto the garage floor.

[Mom]

Thats because you have a vac operated tap. The extra line to the inlet manifold turns the tap on for you when you start the bike and off when it stops running. You might need prime if you ever take the carbs off and pour all the gas in them onto the garage floor.

Having just sorted my fuelling issues, I am more than aware of how things work on the blue lovely
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=110215