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Title: Fuel selector switch
Post by: SupSay_Z on October 04, 2004, 01:16:49 AM

hey guys whats up? the fuel switch on the left side of the frame, what position is it supposed to be for main, reserve and closed? sorry for the noob question, thanx.

alex

Title: Fuel selector switch
Post by: aplitz on October 04, 2004, 01:24:05 AM

I think it is different between the older and newer GS models, which year is yours?

Title: Fuel selector switch
Post by: Kerry on October 04, 2004, 01:51:52 AM

I don't have photos of all the positions, but see THIS POST (http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=105387&highlight=#105387) for "drawings".

There is no "closed" position. The ON and REServe both serve as "closed" positions when the engine is not running because they are vacuum-actuated. The PRIme position is always "open" and gravity-fed.

Title: Fuel selector switch
Post by: SupSay_Z on October 04, 2004, 02:36:50 PM

and the PRIme selector being for what specifically?

Title: Fuel selector switch
Post by: Kerry on October 04, 2004, 02:54:36 PM

The PRIme position is mostly for refilling the float bowls when the carbs have been worked on or otherwise emptied.

In this situation, the ON and RES positions are no big help because they will only pass fuel through as the engine turns and provides vacuum.

The PRIme position has also served me when my bike runs out of gas in the REServe position, although this probably wasn't one of its design features. (I have been able to ride a few extra miles ... with frequent stops and leanings to the left, etc.)

Title: Fuel selector switch
Post by: SupSay_Z on October 04, 2004, 03:06:08 PM

thanx again Kerry :thumb:

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