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I have been turning off my petcocks after every ride . It has occurred to me that maybe this is not necessary . Maybe thats what the vacuum is for and I'm causing extra wear . Any thoughts ?
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XJ1100K
Avon rubber
MikesXS black coils
Iridium plugs w/ 1k caps
MikesXS front master
Paragon SS brake lines (unlinked)
Loud Horns (Stebel/Fiamm)
Progressive fork springs
CIBIE headlight reflector
YICS Eliminator -
Depends ...
... what's the bike? .... if it's a Special that's been re-plumbed to eliminate the Octy, I think you'll want to shut 'em off. If otherwise stock ... ya' won't.80G Mini-bagger
VM33 Smooth bores, Pods, 4/1 Supertrapp, SS brake lines, fork brace
Past XS11s
79F Stone stocker and former daily driver, sold May '10 now converting for N.O. to cafe style
79SF eventually dismantled for parts
79F Bought almost new in 80, sold for a house
79F The Ernie bike sold to a Navy dude summer 08
79SF Squared-off Special, Vetter/Bates tour pkg., Mikes XS coils, G rear fender and tail light. Sold June 09 -
Turn to "Off" when parked for any length of time.
As long as petcocks working will keep fuel in tank...in tank should a float valve decide to leak.
mroComment
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The XJ uses the same petcocks as a Special, and it also uses the octopus. If the octopus has been removed, then I would suggest manually turning the petcocks on and off.Comment
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octupus
I have a vacuum diaphram and many hoses under my tank so I think I have an octupusXJ1100K
Avon rubber
MikesXS black coils
Iridium plugs w/ 1k caps
MikesXS front master
Paragon SS brake lines (unlinked)
Loud Horns (Stebel/Fiamm)
Progressive fork springs
CIBIE headlight reflector
YICS EliminatorComment
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