Reserve fuel switching

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Chickenlegs

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Hi guys and gals,

I have a problem whereby the bike only runs on reserve. Is there a slide solenoid valve somewhere and where is it? I suspect this is the problem. It probably needs cleaning out and greasing. Has anyone serviced this before? When I switch over to "main tank" she'll run for a while and struggle so I guess that some fuel is coming through.

Thanks again.
 
You don't say what year your bike is but if it is Gen I then there is not an actual reserve.
When the fuel falls below a pre-set level the fuel pump relay will cut the power to the pump.
Switching to 'reserve' returns power to the pump.
I believe a bulb out of the fuel indicator light will cause this issue as will changing the bulb to LED without a ballast resistor.
If these are OK you will need to investigate the fuel pump circuit and relay to find the issue.
I assume you have a service manual?
 

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