Which way should the fuel valve on a motorcycle be turned?
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To open the fuel valve on a motorcycle, the switch should be pushed downward. Below is an introduction to the shape of the fuel tank: Curved design: When a motorcycle is cornering, the rider needs to use the inner thigh muscles to push against the fuel tank for stability. This is why racing motorcycles have a flat front section on the fuel tank, allowing riders to adopt more exaggerated leaning postures for cornering. Sloped curve: Civilian motorcycles mainly travel on roads, where leaning postures used on racetracks are not suitable. Also, considering safety, in the event of a collision on the road, a flat front section of the fuel tank could hinder the rider from separating from the motorcycle. If the rider cannot separate from the motorcycle quickly, being trapped underneath could lead to more severe consequences.