Thank you for emphasizing how fuel flows on a motorcycle. One thing I have done when I replace the petcock, is to cut about 1.5 cm from the height of the main pick up tube. this increases the range by 22 miles, by reducing the "reserve" by .45 gallon. I found this a better arrangement as it is less likely to need to switch to reserve on the side of the road. Of course, with bikes without a fuel gage, keeping close track of travelled distance is imperative either way.
Never knew till u look, or had it explained. To make it even more simplified I would describe the fuel tank as "PORTIONS" . Since it's all of one tank you have the regular running portion and then the reserve portion or the "Bottom" of the tank. This is also where water and muck may dwell.
This video was very informative for me! A mechanic tried to explain to me what the "RESERVE" was by putting his two index fingers together and one finger half the length of the other. I thought it was in the gas tank, not the petcock itself! Great job explaining and awesome video!
Thanks for the info. I noticed recently that my quad will only run on the RES position so having read this, I’m assuming the ON position is clogged. Might as well replace! Thanks!
@@DipShitDisscussions ,you sir have a fuel pump then not like the petcock above which is gravity fed carburetor . The prime is for priming the fuel pump if the line has an air lock or vapour situation
I thought I had a leaky fuel hose on my bike, then I found out the metal outlet was loose, I could actually pull it out from the valve body, I thought it should be welded or at least made into one body that cannot be disconnected? Are all fuel valve built this way, I mean the outlet pipe can be pull out?
I never owned a bike with a petcock until i recently purchased a Honda Valkyrie. I was really confused about the purpose for it and wondered why they didn't just have a low fuel indicator light like every other bike I've owned. I actually ran out of gas on a 90 mile trip home from the dealership and was confused because I could hear that I still had gas in the tank sloshing around (this was before I knew it had a petcock). Luckily I was literally right next to a gas station. Silly question for you, if I just want access to my full tank of gas could I just keep it switched to reserve? I reset my trip odometer every fill up and have been going by that.
Soon after I bought my bike I carried a small amount of gas with me. I ran the bike out of gas in the On position, switched it to reserve, noted my odometer and kept riding until I ran out of gas again. I went 20 miles. Hence forth, if I have to hit the reserve position, I know how far I can go before I'm hating life.
I'm new to working on my bike, iv made my way to the fuel petcock. Removed it to take apart & clean. The bike has been sitting inside for 10+ yrs, when I removed the petcock the two fuel lines were completely gone, eaten away I guess ? Have u run into this? I'm assuming I need to just buy the replacement, is there anything specific I need to do with the gas tank besides clean it. Thanks
Very typical for a bike that's been sitting a long time. I'd definitely buy a new replacement If it's available. Clean the tank and you should be good.
@doitallgaragetx Believe I was able to blow through it, didn't seem clogged but the seal was in rough shape. Going out to mess with it now actually, pray for me 😬🙏.
Its a reserve amount of fuel in your tank to get you to safety or fuel station, it is no myth , the fact that a dealer doesn't explain its use is the only myth !!
Yes! Absolutely! Good question. I just did a carb job on my neighbors honda rancher. The bike sat up for ~5 yrs or so. I put the carb back on, then no fuel was going to the carb. I pulled the tank, removed the petcock and it was so full of gunk that it wasn't letting fuel through. We replaced it with a new one.
@@doitallgaragetx thanks a bunch for your reply. I’ve been working on my Grizzley. Started out with the carb leaking. Finally got it going again but it will run great for a while then start spitting and die. Only thing I can think of now is maybe that petcock partially clogged.
If it has screws in the pet cock, you can buy a rebuild kit. However, the replacement petcock assembly is cheap enough to where it's probably worth replacing it. It's much faster too.
I just bought a Suzuki dr650 and got stuck without fuel the other day and wasn’t sure of how this reserve thing works. Now I know. Thanks mate!
Glad to help!
Lol, you just helped alot of people in a very simple way.
I'm no master mechanic, but I try to share what little knowledge I do have. Glad to help and thanks for the kind words.
Dang, this was super informative. Learned something new!! Thanks.
This was super helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Great explanation! I will retain this for life. Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you for emphasizing how fuel flows on a motorcycle. One thing I have done when I replace the petcock, is to cut about 1.5 cm from the height of the main pick up tube. this increases the range by 22 miles, by reducing the "reserve" by .45 gallon. I found this a better arrangement as it is less likely to need to switch to reserve on the side of the road. Of course, with bikes without a fuel gage, keeping close track of travelled distance is imperative either way.
Awesome video! Thankyou for this! This is a great feature! Will help me in the future!
Never knew till u look, or had it explained. To make it even more simplified I would describe the fuel tank as "PORTIONS" . Since it's all of one tank you have the regular running portion and then the reserve portion or the "Bottom" of the tank. This is also where water and muck may dwell.
This video was very informative for me! A mechanic tried to explain to me what the "RESERVE" was by putting his two index fingers together and one finger half the length of the other. I thought it was in the gas tank, not the petcock itself! Great job explaining and awesome video!
Thanks for the kind words! Knowledge is power!
Thank you . Important explanation
Ark church right on brother. Great video God bless you!
learned that when I was a kid! Very important.
Thanks for clarifying that...👍🏼
Thanks for explaining this
This helped me a lot!! Thank you!!
Glad to help. Thanks for watching!
Good video Thank's !!!...
Thanks for watching! Appreciate the kind words
When this guy started to talk first thing that came to my mind was BOOOYY!
Thanks for the info. I noticed recently that my quad will only run on the RES position so having read this, I’m assuming the ON position is clogged. Might as well replace! Thanks!
Glad to help!
I’m having the same problem but it will only run on PRIME I’m so lost with it. It makes the third one I’ve put in it
@@DipShitDisscussions ,you sir have a fuel pump then not like the petcock above which is gravity fed carburetor . The prime is for priming the fuel pump if the line has an air lock or vapour situation
Thanks man ! Nice
Welcome!
Could that be why my 4 wheeler sputters at high rpms
I thought I had a leaky fuel hose on my bike, then I found out the metal outlet was loose, I could actually pull it out from the valve body, I thought it should be welded or at least made into one body that cannot be disconnected? Are all fuel valve built this way, I mean the outlet pipe can be pull out?
I'd have to see it, but I guess they are made how they're made. One from a different bike may fit.
I never owned a bike with a petcock until i recently purchased a Honda Valkyrie. I was really confused about the purpose for it and wondered why they didn't just have a low fuel indicator light like every other bike I've owned. I actually ran out of gas on a 90 mile trip home from the dealership and was confused because I could hear that I still had gas in the tank sloshing around (this was before I knew it had a petcock). Luckily I was literally right next to a gas station. Silly question for you, if I just want access to my full tank of gas could I just keep it switched to reserve? I reset my trip odometer every fill up and have been going by that.
You can leave it on reserve, but it defeats the purpose of having a petcock....be careful
Soon after I bought my bike I carried a small amount of gas with me. I ran the bike out of gas in the On position, switched it to reserve, noted my odometer and kept riding until I ran out of gas again. I went 20 miles. Hence forth, if I have to hit the reserve position, I know how far I can go before I'm hating life.
@@BrianTBaumgardner good idea!
@@doitallgaragetx the problem with running on reserve is you will get whatever is in the lower part of the tank , water, dirt, rust ect....
@@BrianTBaumgardner absolutely 100% what it was designed for !!
I'm new to working on my bike, iv made my way to the fuel petcock. Removed it to take apart & clean. The bike has been sitting inside for 10+ yrs, when I removed the petcock the two fuel lines were completely gone, eaten away I guess ? Have u run into this? I'm assuming I need to just buy the replacement, is there anything specific I need to do with the gas tank besides clean it. Thanks
Very typical for a bike that's been sitting a long time. I'd definitely buy a new replacement If it's available. Clean the tank and you should be good.
Can i cut that to max the gas usage
Who really thought there was a second tank?
Some people do....
Is it possible to strip out the ball valve inside from excessive usage? My gas stopped flowing recently 😢😫.
I've never sripped one out, but I assume it's possible. It's more likely to be clog.
@doitallgaragetx Believe I was able to blow through it, didn't seem clogged but the seal was in rough shape. Going out to mess with it now actually, pray for me 😬🙏.
Hey bro .. so every time when I turn my motorcycle off at night time I have turn OFF ?? Or just leave it in ON position????
I would turn the fuel petcock to the off position.
Ok bro thanks ... because I always have the Petcock in the ON position ...., ( I thought the petcock was the gas line to fuel the motor)
Its a reserve amount of fuel in your tank to get you to safety or fuel station, it is no myth , the fact that a dealer doesn't explain its use is the only myth !!
Agreed. Reserve "tank" is a myth......
Do these ever get clogged up and restrict fuel to the carb.
Yes! Absolutely! Good question. I just did a carb job on my neighbors honda rancher. The bike sat up for ~5 yrs or so. I put the carb back on, then no fuel was going to the carb. I pulled the tank, removed the petcock and it was so full of gunk that it wasn't letting fuel through. We replaced it with a new one.
@@doitallgaragetx thanks a bunch for your reply. I’ve been working on my Grizzley. Started out with the carb leaking. Finally got it going again but it will run great for a while then start spitting and die. Only thing I can think of now is maybe that petcock partially clogged.
my honda is leaking gas out of it how do i fix ?
You can rebuild it if it has screws holding it together. If it's riveted together, you have to replace it.
Do I have to turn the fuel off when I’m not using it?
Technically no. But it's always a good idea to turn it off when not in use.
@@doitallgaragetx OK thanks
I thought this was common sense LOL but I am 49 years old. And been riding since I was 15.
You'd be surprised how many people don't know this...
No that's not "common sense." Jeez, I wouldn't want to know what you really think common sense is.
@@3_KNIVES are you a millennial? I'm thinking you probably are.
@@davedave2882 Keep thinking.
Does a 2008 Polaris sportsman 500 HO have one ?
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Pitcock...I hardly knew her!
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my honda is leaking gas out of it how do i fix ?
If it has screws in the pet cock, you can buy a rebuild kit. However, the replacement petcock assembly is cheap enough to where it's probably worth replacing it. It's much faster too.