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Originally Posted by grndslm
Also wondering if I need to turn the fuel supply valve to the off position when I'm done riding it.
Any other basics that I need to know??
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No. The engine vacuum opens and closes the valve automatically via a little vacuum hose between the petcock and the carburator. Just leave it with the blade end pointing forward. Down is PRIme (always open). To the back is REServe. On the road, once the engine starts hesitating and stalling, switch from ON to RES and go get gas. Don't forget to switch it back to ON.
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Originally Posted by grndslm
Any other basics that I need to know??
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I'd say download the manual and look for the maintenance schedule. Clean and oil the chain, check/adjust valve clearance, check bolt tension, oil cables. Look for the "howto's" in the manual, and here. Use the search.
In your case, check the age of the tires, there is a week and year code (4 digits in all) stamped on the side, when it's over 5 years old, replace tire(s). Inner and outer.