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That sucks, the Specials do have an petcock "off" position. Don't rely on that octy.
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2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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And after being all hopped up on gas fumes you really just never feel right the rest of the day either...Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN
1978 XS1100E Modified
1978 XS500E
1979 XS1100F Restored
1980 XS1100 SG
1981 Suzuki GS1100
1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
1983 Honda CB900 CustomComment
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Fuel can leak even in the off position if your petcock rubber is worn out. Petcock rebuild kit are available though. From what I know the handle part of the petcock points to the word off when it is in the off position. I switched mine around as this always confused me.2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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Off position should be with the levers pointing forward.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Is the "octopus valve" not functioning, or was it removed? You must have left the fuel cocks in the "on" position.
Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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Standard model petcock has no off position, unless of course you modify it.
2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Yes Rob, whatever word the handle is covering is the position of the petcock.
Special model petcocks do not operate on vacuum like the standards. I did a write up of the procedure to rebuild a little while back. Prime of course will have the same effect as ON only no mercy from the octopus if it is still in place and functioning.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
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93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN
1978 XS1100E Modified
1978 XS500E
1979 XS1100F Restored
1980 XS1100 SG
1981 Suzuki GS1100
1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
1983 Honda CB900 CustomComment
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Octi is still there and I was sure it was working because there had been no leaks what so ever until last night. However, Like I was saying, I did correct the kinked fuel hoses. I must conclude that the kinks were limiting fuel flow.
Yes I did leave the petcocks in the on position but did so thinking the octi was working. Won't do that again and I will have to get into the habit of doing that because it's not necessary or as pointed out even avalable on the standard model.
RobKEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN
1978 XS1100E Modified
1978 XS500E
1979 XS1100F Restored
1980 XS1100 SG
1981 Suzuki GS1100
1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
1983 Honda CB900 CustomComment
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