CdnDave77 Posted August 14, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 14, 2008 CONFESSION : I feel like a complete idiot ... I just purchased an 83 Venture (first big tourer) after 23+ yrs of owning a number of previous motorcycles, yet I can't find the reserve switch/petcock ! 2nd confession : I just got the bike back from the bike shop today, after getting the safety chck done, and the ownership changed. She's plated and on the road ! Rode it home & thoroughly enjoyed it. But by the time I got home tonight, it was dark and I had to give up after about 5 mins scouring the bike for the petcock in the overcast dusk. I could find it eventually, but I thought I would let the collective wisdom of those on this site be bestowed. Help an idiot... I'll pay it forward. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted August 14, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 14, 2008 I never touch it, have a gage and a trip odometer, but it is on right side, under black panel, right under seat. Have fun riding Great machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted August 14, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 14, 2008 CONFESSION : I feel like a complete idiot ... I just purchased an 83 Venture (first big tourer) after 23+ yrs of owning a number of previous motorcycles, yet I can't find the reserve switch/petcock ! Help an idiot... I'll pay it forward. Thanks. There is no reserve on an 83, it is a on / off valve only, unless a valve from a later year has been installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnDave77 Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted August 14, 2008 Thanks for the info.. I know it has sat for a while, and I don't want to get stranded for the simplest thing. I am looking forward to restoring this bike as I have heard so much about them. I am graduating (I am going to get killed by the guys from XJbikes) from an 83 750 Maxim, which has been my pride & joy since 1990. Here are the initial shots. It's been repainted by the PO to from the original maroon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted August 14, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 14, 2008 Dave, i don't know about the MK1 first gens, but on my MK2,(86), the petcock is located just above, and behind the brake pedal. hope you "eventually find it"! just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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