Petcock/Reserve switch locale ???

[CdnDave77]

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.

[Holly]

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

 

[Rocket]

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.

[CdnDave77]

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.

[hipshot]

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