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Once you've filled up the tank and closed the lid, check to make sure (if you have one) that your fuel petcock is set to the ON position and not to RES or Reserve, or OFF. For more discussion on what reserve means, please see [[How does the reserve tank work?|this FAQ article]]. If you have two petcocks, check both of them. Fuel injected bikes don't have a petcock at all for normal operation.

==Fuel Gauge==

====Fuel Gauge====

Most motorcycles don't include a fuel gauge. On those that do, the fuel gauge is usually inaccurate or worse. The best way to solve this problem is to use your trip meter. If your bike has several trip meters, pick one for gas and always use it that way.

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Some people may tell you that it's terribly important not to mix different types of oil, but it isn't really. Oil, for the most part, is oil. Mixing different weights or brands, or even synthetic and non-synthetic, doesn't make much difference. It's much more important that you have ''enough'' oil than to worry about type, weight or brand.

The one exception to that rule is that for most motorcycles you want to avoid [[~~Which oils should NOT be used?~~|"Energy Conserving" oil]]. That rating on the bottle means that the oil could cause your clutch to slip. This isn't a problem for some bikes, but unless you're sure, avoid the Energy Conserving oils.

The one exception to that rule is that for most motorcycles you want to avoid [[Preferred Brands|"Energy Conserving" oil]]. That rating on the bottle means that the oil could cause your clutch to slip. This isn't a problem for some bikes, but unless you're sure, avoid the Energy Conserving oils.

====Lubricate and Adjust the Chain====

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 Once you've filled up the tank and closed the lid, check to make sure (if you have one) that your fuel petcock is set to the ON position and not to RES or Reserve, or OFF. For more discussion on what reserve means, please see [[How does the reserve tank work?|this FAQ article]]. If you have two petcocks, check both of them. Fuel injected bikes don't have a petcock at all for normal operation.
-==Fuel Gauge==
+====Fuel Gauge====
 Most motorcycles don't include a fuel gauge. On those that do, the fuel gauge is usually inaccurate or worse. The best way to solve this problem is to use your trip meter. If your bike has several trip meters, pick one for gas and always use it that way.
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 Some people may tell you that it's terribly important not to mix different types of oil, but it isn't really. Oil, for the most part, is oil. Mixing different weights or brands, or even synthetic and non-synthetic, doesn't make much difference. It's much more important that you have ''enough'' oil than to worry about type, weight or brand.
-The one exception to that rule is that for most motorcycles you want to avoid [[Which oils should NOT be used?|"Energy Conserving" oil]]. That rating on the bottle means that the oil could cause your clutch to slip. This isn't a problem for some bikes, but unless you're sure, avoid the Energy Conserving oils.
+The one exception to that rule is that for most motorcycles you want to avoid [[Preferred Brands|"Energy Conserving" oil]]. That rating on the bottle means that the oil could cause your clutch to slip. This isn't a problem for some bikes, but unless you're sure, avoid the Energy Conserving oils.
 ====Lubricate and Adjust the Chain====