Re: Can I leave the petcock open???

Posted by rrgunslinger on Jun 07, 2012; 7:12pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Can-I-leave-the-petcock-open-tp4022379p4022449.html

I do agree with Tools that if they are leaking they need looking at.  I'm just not willing to take that chance over a long period when the bike just sits.  Even back in the 70's I made it a habbit to just turn off the gas on all my bikes. 

On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 2:48 PM, Thorby [via Honda CB750'S] <[hidden email]> wrote:

A small puddle of gas will start forming under my bike after having been on the kickstand a couple of hours, when I forget the petcock on.  I'll follow your advice, Tools, suck it up, and take my bike to get that long needed carb maintenance.

TOOLS1 wrote

I never turn mine off. If they are going to leak, I want to know about it. If they leak while running, you run the risk of a fire. Also if they leak, they are broken, and need repaired. My thinking on leaving the the petcock open is that as long as the needle is seated it will not be able to get any crap, or build up on the seat.
TOOLS

Proud owner of stock '76 CB750.

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