Question about the fuel tap thing

Trylski · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Karma :

Is it going to damage my bike if I leave the fuel tap thing turned on to main all the time? (The switch between main tank, reserve tank and off).

Ghost · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 28 Jun 2007 Karma :

Dunno but mine leaks if I don't set it to off Crying or Very sad

I need to have a look at it.

Stegsie · Nova Slayer Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Karma :

The off setting is there for a reason.....

If you are leaving the bike for any length of time - use it.

MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

the off setting is there for a reason, i agree...
its to stop fuel pissing out when you take the tank off Rolling Eyes

if it leaks out when its on, then somethings wrong...
no harm in not turning it to off all the time.
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deanoet · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2007 Karma :

If left on over a long period of time it can drip a bit of petrol into the engine, which can cause corrosion.
Not sure if it is true or not, but for how long it takes to flick it to off if it is to be left for a while.......

It cant be a major problem as some bikes dont have a tap at all.
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iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

I would turn it off, purely from the point of view that if you don't the dammed things can sieze up and when you need to get it over to reserve in a hurry while on the move.... You can't.....
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Trylski · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Karma :

cheers for the replies guys. ill switch it off when im done on it for the day.

Kal · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Karma :

Fuel to Off is part of my shut down ritual, and fuel On is part of my start up.

Unless I do it everytime I occasionally forget Embarassed

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Trylski · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Karma :

I forgot it was off yesterday. got round the corner and the engine just spluttered and died. I instantly knew it was the fuel switch. but i had to bump start it up hill cos my battery is getting low... Sad

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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Never ever turned the fuel tap to off with any of my bikes unless I was removing the tank.

If you are leaking petrol with it left on for any period then there is a problem that needs to be fixed. It is not normal on any bike to leak with the tap left to on or reserve.
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Jaloopa · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Karma :

I don't turn mine off overnight, but I would if I wouldn't be riding for a week or so.

Re: switching it while moving. I wouldn't want to try that. Maybe my tap's in a funny place but I have to lean over and look down for too long to want to try it on the move. I always pull over and switch off before moving it.
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