To switch off, or not to switch off, that is the question !!

[leevtr]

Got me thinking about this now I've fitted a bigger tank. I've used a vara fuel tap, which seems to work fine and dandy ( now I've got the bloody vacuum pipe unblocked !! )
However, with the original petcock having an auto shut off, of sorts, is it necessary for me to turn off the fuel tap when I'm not using the bike ?? ( I have anyway, but wondered if I actually need to )

[lloydie]

its good practise to turn it off .
has the veradero tap got a reserve ?
also is it in a easy accessible place

[leevtr]

its good practise to turn it off .
has the veradero tap got a reserve ?
also is it in a easy accessible place

No reserve, just off & 2 on positions. And yep, can switch it off no probs. I just thought there must be a reason the OE storm one automatically shuts down ( or at least partially ) when you switch off the engine.

[lloydie]

Are you sure it's two ons ?
Was there a metal pipe on the inside of the tap going up about 4inch into the tank ?

[leevtr]

Are you sure it's two ons ?
Was there a metal pipe on the inside of the tap going up about 4inch into the tank ?

Nope, just a filter.

[lloydie]

Great . I'd turn it off when ever it's not running just like you would with a normal tap

[AMCQ46]

Same

, just to be sure the carbs don't flood your garage if there is some dirt in the float needle

[leevtr]

Cheers lads, I think I will have to get into the habit......Lets see how long it takes me to forget to turn it back on and come to a spluttering halt

[Virt]

Cheers lads, I think I will have to get into the habit......Lets see how long it takes me to forget to turn it back on and come to a spluttering halt

Don't worry. I've already done that on the Hornet, as long as no one like Lloydie is around to laugh and take the piss then nobody needs to know

[lloydie]

Yep you don't want that pmsl

[chric]

this just on older models cant say ive noticed one on mine?

[lloydie]

this just on older models cant say ive noticed one on mine?

Not one one yours only the conversion when used the veadero tap