bike wont stay running

[racerman_27410]

i just left mine unplugged.... doesnt hurt anything plus there is already a low fuel light for back up.



KOokaloo!

[Pat Conlon]

... never had a problem with my original OEM 25 yr old petrol tap.

Okey Dokey, how 'bout the fact that the '86/87's electric reserve petcock's MSRP is $275, and the '84/85 petcock's MSRP is $156

[Kopfjaeger]

just stirrin pat... its ok... :good2:geez are they really that pricey? hope like hell mine doesnt poo its knickers anytime soon then!!

[weymouth399]

just stirrin pat... its ok... :good2:geez are they really that pricey? hope like hell mine doesnt poo its knickers anytime soon then!!

Yes, Yes they are.
That's why if you own a 84-85 or a 86-87 and you see used petcocks for CHEAP money, YOU BUY THEM.
Put it on a shelf with all the other parts you hope you'll never need.

Bob W

[carsick]

Put it on a shelf with all the other parts you hope you'll never need.
Bob W

I didn't see the wall of petcocks when I was there, were they in a remote climate controlled facility for safekeeping?

[irishluck]

Pat/Travis

My bike does have the reserve switch on it. so I'm guessing the 84/85 doesn't have a reserve but what if I'm wanting a reserve? or is that really not needed?

[Pat Conlon]

Pat/Travis

..... so I'm guessing the 84/85 doesn't have a reserve but what if I'm wanting a reserve? or is that really not needed?

Correct, the '84/85 does not have the electric reserve.  In my opinion the troublesome electric reserve is not needed, it's just something else to go wrong.... The fuel warning light on the dash is sufficient, along with your trip odometer.

again, just my opinion.

[irishluck]

doesnt the reserve switch like just create "pressure" in the tank to use the rest of the fuel? just curious, its what ive heard

[FJmonkey]

doesnt the reserve switch like just create "pressure" in the tank to use the rest of the fuel? just curious, its what ive heard

No, the F&%# thing shuts off your fuel till you flip the switch. Might happen during a real Kookaloo moment when you are getting around that slow long ass truck during the only passing spot for 20 miles. it is not just one more thing that can go wrong. It is one more thing that can wrong at a really bad time.

[SlowOldGuy]

I just recently bought 84/85 petcocks from Boats.net and Zanotti's.  Can't find the receipts, but the one from Boats was more expensive at about $137 delivered.

DavidR.