think my battery is dead after the winter. left it in there

[zenbutcher]

I tried to find this somewhere in the manual and couldn't. But, I know that I read somewhere that this bike does "prime" the carb if you put the switch to reserve. I'll keep looking, but since our version of the manual is not searchable, I may not find it.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by zenbutcher

But, I know that I read somewhere that this bike does "prime" the carb if you put the switch to reserve.

This WHICH bike? Not the GZ as it has a PRIME setting.

[zenbutcher]

OK, just FYI... here's what I found in the Owner's manual from this site...


"PRI" (PRIME) position:
If the motorcycle has run out of fuel or has been stored for an extended period, there may not be any gasoline in the carburetor. In this instance, the fuel valve should be turned to the "PRI" position. This will allow the fuel to flow directly int o the carburetor even though the engine in not operating. Upon starting the engine, be sure to return the fuel valve to the "ON" position.

[zenbutcher]

Oh, easy rider... I just assumed we were talking about the GZ.... maybe not... my bad...

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by zenbutcher

But, I know that I read somewhere that this bike does "prime" the carb if you put the switch to reserve.

Originally Posted by zenbutcher

Oh, easy rider... I just assumed we were talking about the GZ.... maybe not... my bad...

OK.....now you are confusing me. What I was TRYING to say is that the GZ......or any bike that actually has a PRIME setting.....will NOT prime when set to "reserve". I think you must have dreamed that.

[Sarris]

Also, please note that the petcock lever appears to be ass backwards from the actual position it's in, so be sure to look for the little tiny arrow on the lever. Many a GeeZer has run out of gas with the lever 180 degrees backward!!

[patrick_777]

Leave me outta this, old man. :redflip:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by patrick_777

Leave me outta this, old man. :redflip:

:shocked: :lol: :crackup

Actually, that hasn't been mentioned in a LONG time.
Good reminder I say......even if it does cause flashbacks for some. :biggrin:

[patrick_777]

My legs hurt just thinking about it.

[dannylightning]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

OK.....now you are confusing me. What I was TRYING to say is that the GZ......or any bike that actually has a PRIME setting.....will NOT prime when set to "reserve". I think you must have dreamed that.

never set the bike to prime and ride. put the petcock switch to the on or run setting when riding, and if it ever runs out of fuel switch it to reserve. there are 2 hoses that feed gas in the gz, best way to explain this is that on the run or on setting there is a shorter hose so you dont completely run out of gas, and when you do run out of gas you can switch it to reserve and there is a longer hose that goes down in to the gas tank that will now be drawing the fuel to the engine. this longer hose will suck up the last little bit of gas left in the gas tank, than meas get to the gas station asap if that ever happens

the reserve is not going to prime any thing. the prime setting is what you use to get the gas flowing back into the carb and as soon as you get the bike started make sure to put it back to the run or on setting.

i no longer ride a gz we were talking about my suzuki volusia, it DOES NOT have a adjustable pectock.