Filling up after using reserve

[Doink]

So I had to use my reserve today, was only a few miles away from a petrol station so there was no drama, but it got me thinking about what position should the reserve tap be while filling up.

Does it need to be in the reserve position or the normal one?

[t121anf]

Can't recall it mattering when I filled my old bikes tank.

[Alpineandy]

On all bikes that I can remember, the reserve tap just takes the fuel from a little lower on the same 'pipe' in the tank.
So it wouldn't make the slightest difference where it was when you filled it.
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[Doink]

[The Shaggy D.A.]

It doesn't matter. You don't have two tanks, it's just two different height tubes attached to the tap - the reserve is the lower one. Just remember to take it off reserve after filling, otherwise you may run it dry by accident.
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[Rogerborg]

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[RhynoCZ]

This picture should answer your question...

https://g01.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1IshrIXXXXXaFXXXXq6xXFXXX0/Fuel-Tap-Tank-Polaris-425-Magnum-ATV-Shutoff-Petcock-Valve-Switch-Assembly.jpg
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[Mudshark]

being a tight scotch git I would always fill up after using reserve as it meant I'd to spend an extra couple of quid at the forecourt

[NJD]

[pompousporcup...]

personally, i fill up at a certain mileage on the trip. ie 185 miles regardless of how much is in there. i very rarely use the reserve if i can help it due to the possibility of dragging crap through the carbs - that way mine is pretty much always in the same place. it doesn't matter where the tap is set when you are filling up..

that habit has its down sides though. for example the loan bike (2005 kle500) i got from the local bike place to use whilst they do my MOT worked fine for a mile or so before it cut out.. i checked the tank which had loads of fuel... it didn't occur to me to put it on "reserve". i push it for ages and almost drained the batter trying to get it to start.

[Dave70]

[stinkwheel]

[NJD]

[The Shaggy D.A.]

Actually, I'd forgotten that my '63 AJS had two taps
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[stinkwheel]

Before there were two taps. There was a single tap and if you ran out of fuel, you stopped the bike and tipped it WAY over towards the tap side so the fuel sat in the non-tap side of the tank slopped across.

This still works to an extent if you're running on bare fumes.

Also remember it's easier to carry a petrol tank than to push a bike if you run out altogether. You also stand a good chance of being given a lift if you're walking down the road carrying a petrol tank.
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[Commuter_Tim]

[The Shaggy D.A.]

Apparently, the most remote spot in the UK is 26 miles from the nearest petrol station. I could do that with 1 litre on the YBR, but would need half a gallon on the Enfield, if I rode it normally. Once you get past the top 10, you're not more than 8 miles away from the nearest petrol station, which even at 30mpg is only 1.25 litres. If you're in a position where you're likely to run out, it'd be useful to carry a litre bottle with you.
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[Rogerborg]

I wonder why they stopped putting in two taps. Even fairly modern bikes like the Hornet were notorious for having loads of unusable, inaccessible fuel in the tank.
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[stevo as b4]

OP didn't say what bike, but if your running a two smoke with the oil pump thrown in the bin, make sure you switch off the fuel before filling up and do the shake it all around and fork bounce dance before you flip the tap back on.

Some oils are a nightmare to get to mix properly, but most modern injector and also pre-mix suitable oils tend to mix far better.

[wr6133]

[Nobby the Bastard]

the biggest problem with my classic and fuel is the pump failing.

Exup is 26 years old...
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