Reserve tank??? No, it's a fuel petcock!!!

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @diogobz5348
    @diogobz5348 9 місяців тому +5

    I just bought a Suzuki dr650 and got stuck without fuel the other day and wasn’t sure of how this reserve thing works. Now I know. Thanks mate!

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  9 місяців тому +2

      Glad to help!

    • @chadcovey1626
      @chadcovey1626 2 місяці тому

      What are you 12? Lol

    • @diogobz5348
      @diogobz5348 2 місяці тому

      @@chadcovey1626 nah just fresh into the motorcycle world lol

    • @FXSTB-i
      @FXSTB-i 2 місяці тому

      @@chadcovey1626Expert on here yourself eh?

  • @AbeRum93
    @AbeRum93 3 роки тому +6

    Dang, this was super informative. Learned something new!! Thanks.

  • @franciscotoro9454
    @franciscotoro9454 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for emphasizing how fuel flows on a motorcycle. One thing I have done when I replace the petcock, is to cut about 1.5 cm from the height of the main pick up tube. this increases the range by 22 miles, by reducing the "reserve" by .45 gallon. I found this a better arrangement as it is less likely to need to switch to reserve on the side of the road. Of course, with bikes without a fuel gage, keeping close track of travelled distance is imperative either way.

  • @Splitshot1
    @Splitshot1 2 роки тому +10

    Lol, you just helped alot of people in a very simple way.

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  2 роки тому +1

      I'm no master mechanic, but I try to share what little knowledge I do have. Glad to help and thanks for the kind words.

  • @cityofroses08
    @cityofroses08 Рік тому +2

    Never knew till u look, or had it explained. To make it even more simplified I would describe the fuel tank as "PORTIONS" . Since it's all of one tank you have the regular running portion and then the reserve portion or the "Bottom" of the tank. This is also where water and muck may dwell.

  • @3_KNIVES
    @3_KNIVES 2 роки тому +3

    This video was very informative for me! A mechanic tried to explain to me what the "RESERVE" was by putting his two index fingers together and one finger half the length of the other. I thought it was in the gas tank, not the petcock itself! Great job explaining and awesome video!

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words! Knowledge is power!

  • @excellenceinanimation960
    @excellenceinanimation960 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! Thankyou for this! This is a great feature! Will help me in the future!

  • @georgecleary8171
    @georgecleary8171 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this. Very helpful, Now I know which is reserve and which is gas on. Were the valve is pointing..

  • @Butterfly07949
    @Butterfly07949 2 роки тому +1

    Ark church right on brother. Great video God bless you!

  • @wayne3340
    @wayne3340 4 місяці тому +2

    Correct. It's the "reserve fuel portion" of the fuel tank. Reserve tank no. Reserve part of the tank, yes.

  • @pepelopez5065
    @pepelopez5065 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for clarifying that...👍🏼

  • @SolarBurrito
    @SolarBurrito Рік тому +1

    learned that when I was a kid! Very important.

  • @garyebright8742
    @garyebright8742 6 місяців тому +1

    This was super helpful. Thank you.

  • @yahyaiflal4521
    @yahyaiflal4521 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you . Important explanation

  • @dnhman
    @dnhman 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for explaining this

  • @AZdadventures
    @AZdadventures 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the info. I noticed recently that my quad will only run on the RES position so having read this, I’m assuming the ON position is clogged. Might as well replace! Thanks!

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  3 роки тому

      Glad to help!

    • @DipShitDisscussions
      @DipShitDisscussions 3 роки тому

      I’m having the same problem but it will only run on PRIME I’m so lost with it. It makes the third one I’ve put in it

    • @joeshwetz5901
      @joeshwetz5901 2 роки тому

      @@DipShitDisscussions ,you sir have a fuel pump then not like the petcock above which is gravity fed carburetor . The prime is for priming the fuel pump if the line has an air lock or vapour situation

  • @motto666
    @motto666 8 місяців тому +1

    I thought I had a leaky fuel hose on my bike, then I found out the metal outlet was loose, I could actually pull it out from the valve body, I thought it should be welded or at least made into one body that cannot be disconnected? Are all fuel valve built this way, I mean the outlet pipe can be pull out?

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  8 місяців тому

      I'd have to see it, but I guess they are made how they're made. One from a different bike may fit.

  • @luxoficial4149
    @luxoficial4149 Рік тому

    When this guy started to talk first thing that came to my mind was BOOOYY!

  • @Josh-xd9mj
    @Josh-xd9mj Рік тому +1

    Is it possible to strip out the ball valve inside from excessive usage? My gas stopped flowing recently 😢😫.

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  Рік тому

      I've never sripped one out, but I assume it's possible. It's more likely to be clog.

    • @Josh-xd9mj
      @Josh-xd9mj Рік тому +1

      @doitallgaragetx Believe I was able to blow through it, didn't seem clogged but the seal was in rough shape. Going out to mess with it now actually, pray for me 😬🙏.

  • @JamesTaylor-lx9nv
    @JamesTaylor-lx9nv 5 місяців тому +1

    Could that be why my 4 wheeler sputters at high rpms

  • @sethlanterman8977
    @sethlanterman8977 4 місяці тому +1

    Weird thing is,I installed one on my prairie 400,now it start up rev high then cutoff,have to have choke on to back out of garage,then went down road it cut off,but it always starts up,what could this be?

  • @TimothyMcVay
    @TimothyMcVay Рік тому +1

    I'm new to working on my bike, iv made my way to the fuel petcock. Removed it to take apart & clean. The bike has been sitting inside for 10+ yrs, when I removed the petcock the two fuel lines were completely gone, eaten away I guess ? Have u run into this? I'm assuming I need to just buy the replacement, is there anything specific I need to do with the gas tank besides clean it. Thanks

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  Рік тому

      Very typical for a bike that's been sitting a long time. I'd definitely buy a new replacement If it's available. Clean the tank and you should be good.

  • @rodm5830
    @rodm5830 Рік тому +1

    Do these ever get clogged up and restrict fuel to the carb.

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  Рік тому +1

      Yes! Absolutely! Good question. I just did a carb job on my neighbors honda rancher. The bike sat up for ~5 yrs or so. I put the carb back on, then no fuel was going to the carb. I pulled the tank, removed the petcock and it was so full of gunk that it wasn't letting fuel through. We replaced it with a new one.

    • @rodm5830
      @rodm5830 Рік тому +1

      @@doitallgaragetx thanks a bunch for your reply. I’ve been working on my Grizzley. Started out with the carb leaking. Finally got it going again but it will run great for a while then start spitting and die. Only thing I can think of now is maybe that petcock partially clogged.

  • @kiawahislandretreat1765
    @kiawahislandretreat1765 Рік тому +1

    This helped me a lot!! Thank you!!

  • @RichardDevera-eq6bg
    @RichardDevera-eq6bg 6 місяців тому +1

    Can i cut that to max the gas usage

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  4 місяці тому

      @@RichardDevera-eq6bg yes, but it's generally not recommended

  • @paulmurray4615
    @paulmurray4615 4 роки тому +1

    my honda is leaking gas out of it how do i fix ?

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  Рік тому

      You can rebuild it if it has screws holding it together. If it's riveted together, you have to replace it.

  • @thorjake13
    @thorjake13 2 місяці тому

    Never had an issue until this resent quad i purchased. Could not get it to run unless it was switched to RES. I would always look in the tank and think. Damn. F$%&er has gas so i always just left it in RES. 😂😂

    • @EZ4U2Say11
      @EZ4U2Say11 Місяць тому +1

      I bet that was a doh moment 😊

  • @robertrichard7391
    @robertrichard7391 2 роки тому +1

    Good video Thank's !!!...

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! Appreciate the kind words

  • @dwightsmith3590
    @dwightsmith3590 4 роки тому

    I never owned a bike with a petcock until i recently purchased a Honda Valkyrie. I was really confused about the purpose for it and wondered why they didn't just have a low fuel indicator light like every other bike I've owned. I actually ran out of gas on a 90 mile trip home from the dealership and was confused because I could hear that I still had gas in the tank sloshing around (this was before I knew it had a petcock). Luckily I was literally right next to a gas station. Silly question for you, if I just want access to my full tank of gas could I just keep it switched to reserve? I reset my trip odometer every fill up and have been going by that.

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  4 роки тому

      You can leave it on reserve, but it defeats the purpose of having a petcock....be careful

    • @BrianTBaumgardner
      @BrianTBaumgardner 4 роки тому +5

      Soon after I bought my bike I carried a small amount of gas with me. I ran the bike out of gas in the On position, switched it to reserve, noted my odometer and kept riding until I ran out of gas again. I went 20 miles. Hence forth, if I have to hit the reserve position, I know how far I can go before I'm hating life.

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  4 роки тому

      @@BrianTBaumgardner good idea!

    • @joeshwetz5901
      @joeshwetz5901 2 роки тому +1

      @@doitallgaragetx the problem with running on reserve is you will get whatever is in the lower part of the tank , water, dirt, rust ect....

    • @joeshwetz5901
      @joeshwetz5901 2 роки тому

      @@BrianTBaumgardner absolutely 100% what it was designed for !!

  • @DragonKing-kt7pu
    @DragonKing-kt7pu 10 місяців тому

    Do I have to turn the fuel off when I’m not using it?

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  10 місяців тому

      Technically no. But it's always a good idea to turn it off when not in use.

    • @DragonKing-kt7pu
      @DragonKing-kt7pu 10 місяців тому +1

      @@doitallgaragetx OK thanks

  • @joeshwetz5901
    @joeshwetz5901 2 роки тому +1

    Its a reserve amount of fuel in your tank to get you to safety or fuel station, it is no myth , the fact that a dealer doesn't explain its use is the only myth !!

  • @davedave2882
    @davedave2882 3 роки тому +1

    I thought this was common sense LOL but I am 49 years old. And been riding since I was 15.

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  3 роки тому

      You'd be surprised how many people don't know this...

    • @3_KNIVES
      @3_KNIVES 2 роки тому +1

      No that's not "common sense." Jeez, I wouldn't want to know what you really think common sense is.

    • @davedave2882
      @davedave2882 2 роки тому

      @@3_KNIVES are you a millennial? I'm thinking you probably are.

    • @3_KNIVES
      @3_KNIVES 2 роки тому +1

      @@davedave2882 Keep thinking.

    • @Kevin98765
      @Kevin98765 2 роки тому

      Does a 2008 Polaris sportsman 500 HO have one ?

  • @Tacbi0325
    @Tacbi0325 4 роки тому

    Hey bro .. so every time when I turn my motorcycle off at night time I have turn OFF ?? Or just leave it in ON position????

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  4 роки тому +1

      I would turn the fuel petcock to the off position.

    • @Tacbi0325
      @Tacbi0325 4 роки тому

      Ok bro thanks ... because I always have the Petcock in the ON position ...., ( I thought the petcock was the gas line to fuel the motor)

  • @j-mc5201
    @j-mc5201 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks man ! Nice

  • @flat8301
    @flat8301 10 місяців тому +1

    Who really thought there was a second tank?

  • @Foodfightmike
    @Foodfightmike 6 років тому +2

    Pitcock...I hardly knew her!

  • @Dxnz
    @Dxnz 2 роки тому

    No Neck Nick

  • @keonnewilliams9511
    @keonnewilliams9511 Рік тому +1

    🤠🌎✌️👍🏿🎥🎧

  • @Bob-gn8ph
    @Bob-gn8ph 9 місяців тому

    ❤John 3,16 ❤

  • @paulmurray4615
    @paulmurray4615 4 роки тому

    my honda is leaking gas out of it how do i fix ?

    • @doitallgaragetx
      @doitallgaragetx  4 роки тому

      If it has screws in the pet cock, you can buy a rebuild kit. However, the replacement petcock assembly is cheap enough to where it's probably worth replacing it. It's much faster too.