Absolute noobie question about petcock

[Richmore]

Been to this site quite a lot but didn't want to post till i actually got my bike.

i finally got it.... woo hoo  (1990 gs500e slingshot)

like the site alot so i thought i'd bother you people with complete beginner questions, 

My petccock has three positions, res, pri and fuel, i always thought there should be pri, res, and off. Can anyone tell me what position would equate to off?

[Phaedrus]

Yup. On 

Check out the GS500 FAQ at:

http://gstwin.variders.com

But in summary:

ON: The normal position for your petcock. It acts as "On" when the bike is on, and acts as "Off" when the bike is off.

RES: This is your reserve tank; use only if you run out of fuel when in the "On" position. It is about a gallon so you could get up to 40-60 more miles, but get to the nearest gas station as soon as possible. It is not a separate tank like some people assume; it is actually just the fuel at the bottom of your tank that has it's own separate hose.

PRI: Use only if your bike will not start and you suspect fuel problems and it has been sitting for a while without and fuel flowing through it. Normally, you will not need this.

[makenzie71]

You don't get an off.  If the bike's not running, the petcock is off.

Look at the petcock and you'll see two lines going to/from it...a fuel line and a vacuum line.  That vac line is what opens it up.

[Richmore]

Thanks people,

Richmore

[Jake D]

(1990 gs500e slingshot)

I want to see your bike.  Pics?

[Richmore]

I'll be posting some pics this weekend, it's the only time i have enough spare time to do it, by the time i finish work it's already dark, keep yer peepers peeled. 

Richmore

[NightRyder]

/waits for pics.. eyes start bleeding... dry out and shrivel up.

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