Stupid question. Reserve fuel valve?

[Danny522]

I just bought my 04 xb12r a month ago and wanted to take it out for my first ride( michigan weather sucks). I tried to locate the fuel off/reserve valve to make sure it's on before I get a mile away and stall like an idiot. Where is it? Thanks.

 

[d_adams]

There isn't one.

 

[anrkizm95]

doesnt have one,it has a low fuel light

 

[Danny522]

Ok cool thanks. Just making sure I wasn't blind lol. This is my first motorcycle, been riding dirt bikes since I was about 6. This is definetly a different feel. Kind of seems like it pulls to the right for some reason. Only went around my block a couple times

 

[user_deleted]

Kind of seems like it pulls to the right for some reason

that feel traditionally means low air pressure. try 38 front and 36 rear and re-ride it.

 

[Danny522]

Thanks alot! They were both around 25psi.

One last problem, my brake light only lights up with the rear brake and not the front. Any ideas?

 

[d_adams]

Check the 2 wires at the switch. Could be one is disconnected or else the switch is broken. Easy fix if it's broke.

 

[XLXB]

Don't use the back brakes when running from the cops

 

[Restlessrustler]

lol, typical off road to on road question.....enjoy your purchace.....and use the forum...welcome brother!

 

[Danny522]

Wires were connected. I even flipped the plug around incase it was backwards and nothing.

 

[d_adams]

Try a jumper wire across those 2 that connect at the switch. If it lights up the brake light, the switch is bad. If not, broken wire somewhere in the harness.

 

[Goofy]

I had the same problem. open the switch and clean the contacts with fine sandpaper

 

[neilrl79]

I had the same problem. open the switch and clean the contacts with fine sandpaper

I actually just did this myself and it couldn't be any easier.

Remove 1 screw
unhook the connector
gently pry open the switch body
Clean the contacts( I pulled the contacts out and used a dremel on a low setting)
Spraying the cleaned contacts with a bit of wd40 can't hurt
Close up the switch body
Connect the wire
Turn on the ignition and actuate the switch to confirm it working
Mount it back up

 

[Danny522]

Thanks guys I jumped the connection and it lit up so I pulled off the switch and cleaned it. Works great now. Temps are only going to be in the twenties today and tomorrow then it's suppose to keep warming up starting Tuesday. I can't wait to be able to ride daily, it's killing me!