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Started by bassmechanicsz, July 11, 2008, 07:20:05 PM

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bassmechanicsz

July 11, 2008, 07:20:05 PM
I noticed the other day as i was riding my new to me 04GS500F that i left the petcock turned to what is supposed to be the off position but the engine was still getting gas.  when i turn the petcock to on it continues to function normally but when i need to switch to the reserve that still functions.  should i be concerned that i can't actually shut off the gas with the petcock or just leave it be since the bike is still running fine.
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ben2go

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July 11, 2008, 07:39:59 PM
Your petcock has no off.It is vacuum operated.When you shut the bike off with it in the on position,the vacuum bleeds off slowly,closing a diaphram in the back of it,effectively shutting off the flow of fuel to the carbs.Use PRIme to fill the carbs before you start it.
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