OK, for some this is a no brainer, for others, like me, not so. Its my first Harley, a 2005 Dyna and i have noticed it has a fuel tap on it. Is it required that you must turn this to the off position when not riding ?? or just leave it on.

Cheers

BJ

PS: I have a thick skin.

If your fuel tap is on, there is a possibility that fuel will fill your carb, overflow and make its way through the manifold into the combustion chamber and as it will be a liquid instead of an atomised mixture of fuel/air...when you crank it over the liquid will not compress and this can create a hydraulic lock...this may cause you to bend valves pushrods etc.....chances are it won't happen...but it's a good chance to look around your bike when you turn it on and off....cost you nothin....might save you heaps

Shit, I don't want that happening, even if it is a slim chance. Think I will go turn it off.
Cheers.
BJ