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Title: reserve switch positions
Post by: scotiafj on March 16, 2015, 03:24:52 PM

Hi just wondering which way is off on the a 3xw reserve switch ? thanks :hi:

Title: Re: reserve switch positions
Post by: FJmonkey on March 16, 2015, 03:32:25 PM

If wired properly I think they are all the same. Pushing the rocker switch at the top so it snaps down will put you in the normal run position. Pushing the rocker switch at the bottom (snaps down) will engage the reserve function and allow you drain the tank dry.

Title: Re: reserve switch positions
Post by: ribbert on March 16, 2015, 05:38:22 PM

Quote from: FJmonkey on March 16, 2015, 03:32:25 PM
If wired properly I think they are all the same. Pushing the rocker switch at the top so it snaps down will put you in the normal run position. Pushing the rocker switch at the bottom (snaps down) will engage the reserve function and allow you drain the tank dry.

Mark, I'm not near my bike at the moment, but isn't it the other way round?
Rocking the switchback towards the rider is the main tank and forward the reserve?

Noel

Title: Re: reserve switch positions
Post by: fj johnnie on March 16, 2015, 06:48:56 PM

I do beleive Noel is correct.

Title: Re: reserve switch positions
Post by: FJmonkey on March 16, 2015, 08:01:17 PM

I might have it Bss Akwards, here is a pic from my '89. I removed the reserve switch from my '86 in place of heated grips so I can't say from experience what way the switch works. Sorry for any confusion.

Thanks Fred, I failed to attach my pic...

Title: Re: reserve switch positions
Post by: aviationfred on March 16, 2015, 08:14:29 PM

Here is a photo of an '89 reserve switch.

Fred

Title: Re: reserve switch positions
Post by: aussiefj on March 18, 2015, 06:50:33 AM

Quote from: fj johnnie on March 16, 2015, 06:48:56 PM
I do beleive Noel is correct.

I'm with Noel aswell, down at top is reserve.

John

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