I have a 1974 honda CB750. I have ran out of gas a few times and it seems to have plenty of gas in the tank. I have added inline fuel filters on it. so setlment doesn't seem to a factor anymore.
2007-03-19 14:14:40 · 9 answers · asked by richardsoner 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
on the 1974 honda CB750 the reserve never worked. I have torn the peckcock apart and cleaned it. The reserve is caked with rust. I can't get it all out.
2007-03-19 15:53:50 · update #1
it's long so u have a reserve. consider urself lucky in this aspect having a carburatored bike. on the fuel injected bikes, ur only warning ur on fumes is when u get the 'idiot light'. if u run dry on those, u walk....or push. ur choice. i would recommend getting replacements.
2007-03-20 10:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cut it off you lose your reserve.
When you run out of gas, turn the petcock lever to "reserve", and ride to the gas station.
Or you could walk.
Caked with rust?
I managed to ream mine out with a piece of steel wire.
If you can't get it cleaned out, replace it. Running out of gas with no reserve sucks.
2007-03-19 14:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn the petcock to reserve to get the rest of the gas.
2007-03-19 14:40:29 · answer #3 · answered by Tropical Weasel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to learn how to use the petcock. In the reserve position the gas bypasses the stem.
2007-03-19 14:39:46 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is long so you will not run out of fuel.keep your petcock lever turned to the on position...when it runs out flip it over to reserve and go get some gas.
2007-03-19 14:43:32 · answer #5 · answered by bill b 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
So your bike will run out of gas, so you can switch it to reserve and get to a gas station if you cut it off when you run out you'll be walking
2007-03-20 16:21:10 · answer #6 · answered by howdy doody 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
usually it is long so your run position will run out before your tank is empty. then you switch to reserve and it is open at a lower point.
2007-03-19 14:19:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
See the small marking on the bottom of the tank on the fuel valve, where it says "RESERVE"??
2007-03-19 14:45:27 · answer #8 · answered by baron_von_party 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
why don't you get a new petcock ?
2007-03-20 12:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋