IT'S A PETCOCK !!!!

OK, we're all adults here, right? Even if not, it doesn't matter.

What we're discussing at the moment is the lowly fuel valve on our bikes, but it could easily be the air valve on a compressor tank or any number of relief valves used for various purposes. There's no need to be coy or immature or modest.

Definition of petcock:
A small, manually-operated faucet or valve for draining off liquids or releasing air pressure.

As you can see it is a single word, not two. If it were a "pet cock" we might all have roosters on a leash which we'd dotingly cuddle and hand feed and play fetch with. We could teach him to play dead and roll over, but I'm not very sure how well he'd retrieve other fowl on hunting expeditions.

Then there is the matter of Peafowl. Just imagine the college biology majors turning in their dissertations stating, "The male of the species, the Peac**k, puts on an elaborate courtship display." or "The Peac**k does not care for its young, a duty left for the Peahen."

There are many other situations too, where you may have to use the term cock. It hasn't always had the negative connotation which it currently carries. If you are squeamish avert your eyes now, 'cause we're fixin' to get nasty.
-- What do you do when preparing to fire some guns? You cock them.
-- What is the common name for any male fowl? A cock.
-- To shift or lean an object? Cock it to the side.
-- Another term for faucet tap? Stopcock.
-- An exterior water spigot for a water hose? Sill cock.
-- A valve that goes through the hull of a ship? Sea cock.
-- The small boat towed behind a ship? Cock-boat.
-- A tropical bird of northern South America? Cock Of The Rock.
And my personal favorite:
-- Mechanism that controls the flow of water into a toilet tank? Ball cock.

It's all right people; you can say it. It's just seven little letters. P-E-T-C-O-C-K It may even be an icebreaker for SWMBO, and after mentioning it to her just once, she'll suddenly take an interest in exactly what you're doing to your bike. "Hi sweetie. What'cha doing to your bike? Are you working on your [pause] petcock?"

Come on, say it out loud. Yell it from the highest mountain! Don't be shy...

PETCOCK !!!

D@MN!
Z

EDIT: Just for the record, I did not put *'s in any words except in the college dissertation section to add emphasis. It's an automatic "site modesty" function which at least recognizes our use of the term petcock. (All one word, folks.) LMAO :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

I rub my petcock. When I'm polishing it.

 

Oh no, what have I started.

Can't... :?
Stop...
Laughing... :lol:

Ok, that's just wrong, man. :wink:

Z

 

Caulk is useful stuff—it can be used to decorate or repair and, at the same time, it seals and protects. It is a wonderful preventative and is easily replaced when its better days are past. Caulk is inexpensive and easy to apply relative to the damage it prevents. Learn to use your caulking gun, and learn which type of caulk is appropriate for different jobs. Applying a smooth bead of caulk is a skill that every homeowner should have.

 

I hereby nominate the term "Petcaulk" be used in place of "caulking gun". 8O

All in favor... :roll:

Z

 

But when the caulk fails and has to be pulled out, it is very frustrating. And I can't count the times I've yelled at my sons, " Who is pulling caulk in the shower?!"

 

and never put pet caulk in a tube sock :lol: :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

The first time I told my wife that I needed to get a petcock rebuild kit for my XJ, she about died laughing. After I gave up on rebuilding the dastardly little evil mechanism, I replaced it with mechanical petcock. Now, I have to remember to turn my petcock off anytime I've had my bike running. Since my wife knows that I have NO ability to remember to do things, she put up a sign with a anatomical photo with the phrase "Check your c*ck" on it. Pretty funny. She about died when my mother was over and I was showing her something out in my garage and noticed the sign and I told her (my mother) that my dear wife had created the sign for me.

 

A nice polished knob on your petcock is a sure sign of one who takes pride in his equipment :lol:

Seriously though, A dripping petcock is a bad sign :wink:

 

You said cock. Uhh huh huh huh, uhhhhh huh huh huh huh....

OK. Beavis and Butthead humor aside, I shall try and add at least something positive to this.


Its good and safe practice to keep the cockpit of an airplane clean and tidy so as no debris will interfere with the controls.


Oh wait... I said it too.

 

Here we call 'em a fuel tap.

Indeed a leaking (pet)cock needs to be seen to!

 

Oh wise and powerful wrenchers of cycles; tamers of motors and speed and leather; frugal fellows of fuel.

Fuel valves by any other name are still fuel valves. Indeed they giveth fuel at once, and again they taketh fuel away. Thy stubbornness and aptitude conflicteth upon vocabulary. Thou shalt not smite thy tongue in pursuit of pure and just words. Verily I say unto you, it's...

PETCOCK !!!​

Z

 

I take umbrage with this definition of my cock. Yes, it is a valve for draining off fluids and when vigourously polished the results are worth it, but insulting me by saying it's small may result in some serious verbal exchanges. :evil:

You must have pulled that petcock out of the American Dictionary. :twisted:


While not terribly interested in others (pet)cocks, it is always nice to hear that they are functioning correctly witout any leaks and blown seals.

And this thread is p*ss funny. :lol: :lol:

 

This is friggin great, Where else can you get this type of entertainment :lol:

 

Certainly not a cock fight.

On the other hand, if you're planning a trip to the UK, there's a place near Clitheroe, Moor Cock Inn, is nice. Heard the place is a ball.

Z

LMAO! Our site's modesty filter even imposes itself on embedded links. If you click on the provided link, you will intially see "Bad Request". You have to edit the URL in your address bar to change "**" to "oc" then click Go.

 

So when one runs low. One has to adjust ones petcock so as to not leave you hanging..... on the road.

Think of it a viagra for the motorcycle. Its a maxim-um thing.

 

Always comforting to have the reserve setting on the petcock, that's for sure.

 

I told my wife I had a problem with my petcock, she replied that it had to happen at my age and suggested a trip to the Doctor for the prostrate finger test.

In her defence she knows nothing about bike's and she's blonde.

Faighaigh

 

Do they have hard wood floors?

 

My wife hopes for the day I have problems with pet-cock because I turn it on it all the time from liking to ride too much. :lol: My wife is a Blondie also and all bikes look the same to her. When I got my bike home for the first time, I wanted her to see it by dragging her by the hand and she asked me which one was the new one because I had it next to my XT...true story but I love her anyway. I have too teen daughters who are Blondie too and have no interest at all in my bike...life is so lonely not being able to share my interests around here. :cry: At least I have a puta in the house to show my new bike too.

 

Now hold on right there partner. There's one thing we should normally never discuss with another man, and that's his daughters. You know, we moan and groan about our SWMBO's, the honey-do lists, and the constant nagging for attention. That's OK. But daughters? No way - it goes beyond taboo - it's just not done.

But IMHO, it would be a mistake trying to explain the inner workings of a motorcycle to your daughter - especially the petcock. Don't do it! It will inevitably open Pandora's box of inquiries on other parts of the bike. For instance, "OK, Daddy, I get the petcock thingy, and the way it controls fluids and pressure, but what's the kickstand for?" Or, "Hey Dad, how does a piston work?" And, "Is the fork whatchamacallit supposed to slide up and down that way? Why does a bike get to have two of them?" Just keep your petcock to yourself.

Remember, daughter talk with another guy is out. A prime example of that would be a post earlier in this thread...

Of course the first thing on everyone's mind is, "What, he doesn't have daughters pulling caulk?" But did we ask? No stinkin' way - that would just be wrong, man. :wink:

Z

 

My daughters will never get near a bike with the gas tank installed or within sight again! The boys in town will continue to pull caulk in the bathroom! haha

 

I would like to also note that Yamaha has thought of everything on it's petcock. By having two hoses or orifice, it assures an easy start when wanting to ride the old girl. The smaller hose on the prime side is used when she is dry during a cold start from being put up out of action for awhile. It's not until she's ready to run and warm up that the bigger hose is utilized. Very ingenious but the design is in exclusion to human limitations.