On 8/11/2008 6:03 PM Mark spake thus:

There is this valve that controls the gas supply on my motorcycle. It
doesn't seem to work very well for me. When I turn it to the "off"
position, the bike often continues to run, even after I try to shut if off.
I think the valve is defective. When I fiddle with it a bit, it seems to
work OK, but it can be fickle.

Anyhow, I was told that it was a pet cock valve. Do any of you have a pet
cock you need to fiddle with from time to time?

Yes, I do. His name's Buster and he can kick your rooster's ass.


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