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Old May 20, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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I am about to pick up my new WG and it just came to me that I do not recall seeing a reserve fuel petcock like my old 98 WG has. Can someone let me know if they still have them on the new ones? Thanks...
 
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Old May 20, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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it has a low fuel warning light... no petcock
 
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Old May 20, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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it has a low fuel warning light... no petcock
Thanks for the info. I was afraid of that. The fuel gauges are so unreliable. Bummer.
 
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Old May 20, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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the miles to empty read out is close
 
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Just use the the trip odometer, once you figure out the MPG and range it will be much more reliable.
 
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Personally, I prefer the petcock. I don't like to ride around looking at my fuel gauge and odometer all the time.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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I'm thinking petcocks went away the same time as carburetors.
 
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I'm thinking petcocks went away the same time as carburetors.
True; along with wooden spokes and belt drive. Wait; belt drive came back....
 
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ya the fuel guage is awful
 
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Easy fix to make it accurate though!
 
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