Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Shut off your fuel when not in use? Is it necessary?
Johnniespeed:
The petcock lever on my bike moves stiff, so I thought I would try an experiment. Except for over the winter, I leave my fuel turned on. I have been doing this for three years, yes I know " IM DOING IT WRONG ! " but I have had no problems. My motor didnt blow up, the earth didnt stop revolving and my bike didnt careen into a busload of virgin nuns. Nothing happened. I dont suggest this for anyone else, I am just stating that when my needle and seat function correctly the fuel flow stops.
( did I just ask for a spanking from all the members ? )
Uzi9mm:
I took my fuel shutoff apart, cleaned the screen, and polished the teflon cup and insert. Now, my shutoff valve is real easy to to turn on and off. I shut off my fuel just prior to killing the engine.
95formula847:
i took mine apart and cleaned it and now it is easy and smooth moving
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