how many people turn the gas off after riding??

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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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do you leave it on or turn the valve off??? is it better to turn it off or leave it on?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 12:14 AM
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i leave mine on, unless storing it for a while
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 12:36 AM
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The manual says to turn the fuel off when shutting the engine off. I have been doing this.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 12:38 AM
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I want to, but always forget[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 12:54 AM
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Default how many people turn the gas off after riding??

Old habit learned many years ago, I turn it off when not riding, storage or transporting.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 01:00 AM
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Default how many people turn the gas off after riding??

I do every time.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 02:54 AM
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I turn it off, AFTER THE ENGINE HAS COOLED. Modern fuels have additives that will leave a scum if they dry up. Let the engine cool, so the fuel doesn't evaporate from the carb and leave scum behind, then turn the valve off.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 02:58 AM
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Originally posted by: Customfabandweld
I want to, but always forget[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]
same here....
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 03:31 AM
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i do
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 08:14 AM
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Default how many people turn the gas off after riding??

My problem isn't remembering to turn it off, it's remembering to turn it back on. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]
 
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