Noob question

[rhys1005]

Picked up a zzr600 the other day for a small £150, has a paddock stand, working alarm and working electrics but it doesn't start. It seems like there is no fuel getting to the carb. The thing is i can't find the petcock i couldn't find it on the thundercat either. Where is it? On the 125's i've owned they're in plain sight.

[Fisty]

its a dial type one just below and behind the tank in the rear fairing panel IIRC
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[Zen Dog]

I'm guessing you mean fuel tap? I can't tell you exactly, it may not even have one which is visible with the bike together (my VFR doesn't), but if you want to be sure, just lift the tank and have a look.

Actually, if you haven't lifted the tank/found the fuel tap already, how do you know there's no fuel in the carbs?

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https://www.ukbikeforum.com/images/zzr600/01.jpg

Red panel just below the front of the seat.
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[rhys1005]

Took tank off and all i can see is a fuel primer. Fuel wont come out the tank unless i press the primer, i thought there would be something to switch it on/off with a reserve too?

[Fisty]

FFS.

https://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn82/mr_fisty/zzr.jpg
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Early D model rather than an E model? On the early ones I think the fuel tap is mounted on the tank itself and not obvious. Not sure as never had a D model, but lift the tank and look for a tap on the n/s of it. Possibly not a tap but rather a vacuum stop with a prime button.

Vacuum taps will only flow when the engine is running (providing a vacuum to the small pipe on the tap).

All the best

Keith
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[pits]

Fisty, I don't think you go into enough detail for the OP
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