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reserve switch positions

Started by scotiafj, March 16, 2015, 03:24:52 PM

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scotiafj

March 16, 2015, 03:24:52 PM
Hi just wondering which way is off on the a 3xw reserve switch ? thanks  :hi:

FJmonkey

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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.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

ribbert

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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
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

fj johnnie

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March 16, 2015, 06:48:56 PM
I do beleive Noel is correct.

FJmonkey

#4
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...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

aviationfred

#5
March 16, 2015, 08:14:29 PM
Here is a photo of an '89 reserve switch.





Fred
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aussiefj

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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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