1980 Strada

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funsize
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1980 Strada

Post by funsize »

Afternoon
Sorry if this is an obvious one, must the fuel taps always be turned off, even if you’re only stopped for a short while?
I always turn them off when I come home and leave the bike in the garage m, is it still the case if I nip somewhere for a coffee? TIA
3potjohn
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Re: 1980 Strada

Post by 3potjohn »

I always turn fuel taps off, why wouldn’t you? Coming back to a bike with fuel glugging out from a carb with a stuck float needle scores no points.It is far too expensive to waste.
John
MickeyMoto
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Re: 1980 Strada

Post by MickeyMoto »

Plus the risk of hydraulic lock and a bent con rod...

The bike should have a solenoid tap, so no need to tinker... :)
funsize
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Re: 1980 Strada

Post by funsize »

Thanks both, as I thought-Micky I’ve got the original ‘electronic’ taps but traditional analogue ones are in my bike from previous owner(s)
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