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Message started by Doug on 02/15/12 at 22:41:07

Title: Petcock
Post by Doug on 02/15/12 at 22:41:07

Well I drained the gas out of my bike today for the first time and noticed that it was pouring very slowly no matter what position I had the petcock tab in. The gas wasn't too old, maybe 3 weeks so I don't think it got gunk'd up. Anyone have an explanation for this ...is it something to worry about.

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by verslagen1 on 02/15/12 at 23:18:59

gas cap vent may be clogged.

cold?

old?

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by Doug on 02/15/12 at 23:31:07

That makes sense. Yes it's both of those. I'm trying to wait till it warms up before I get my hands dirty. My money situation keeps me in check though. ;D

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/16/12 at 05:35:56

Stock petcock shouldnt drain at all except in Prime position. It isnt fast, its a small passageway for the fuel to flow thru & theres a screen filter it pases thru,How slow is slow?

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by Doug on 02/16/12 at 05:41:29

Well... I guess it's not too slow considering those factors, but it does pour in any position. The second I took it out it was trickling.

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/16/12 at 05:47:42

snot sposed to. It shouldnt "Trickle" with the lever forward or down & it should be a full flow out of the outlet from the petcock with the lever to the rear.

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by Doug on 02/16/12 at 05:52:13

You think it's fixable? If not, should I replace it with one of those raptors?

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by JeremyS40 on 02/16/12 at 05:55:33

Replace it with a Raptor one... you wont be dissapointed.

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by Routy on 02/16/12 at 05:59:39

424511501756240 wrote:

You think it's fixable? If not, should I replace it with one of those raptors?

Yep, a Raptor fixes everything. Some say even the headlite burns better ! ;D

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by Doug on 02/16/12 at 06:03:16

*laughs* Ok you guyz convinced me. Brighter burning headlight it is. I also need to get a new battery, any suggestions?

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by Savage_Rob on 02/16/12 at 07:01:55

Big Crank.

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/16/12 at 09:52:49

Yep, & while youre in there, it would be a good time to build a pigtail for a float charger. I went to Radio Shack & got audio jacks & put one on the 4 wheeler & lawnmower. Keeping old pukey batteries alive! Just hafta be cool stripping them so you dont wreck the ground, since its woven around the hot side. They are both pretty small, but, theyll handle the current of a float charger & they make for a tidy installation. & you dont have 2 ends to hook up, just plug it in & youve got the + & - in one connection. Put the female end on the bike. A real OCD type would problee build a plate & mount the thing so all youd have to do is walk up & plug in one handed. Just make sure its positioned so as to not get mud/water in it.

& If the petcock never really stops allowing gas to the carb, its POssible youve had gas dribble down its throat & into the oil. Which isnt considered to be a Good Thing by most folks. If the float valve in the carb doesnt close off completely, then the carb can flood & allow fuel to dribble into the intake. If the intake valves are open then fuel can dribble into the cylinder & Ooooze past the rings & into the oil,.
Problee didnt happen, but Id have to change the oil on mine if I found a messed up petcock. Oil is cheap, bearings & stuff inside the engine? Ehhhh,, not so cheap..

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by Savage_Rob on 02/16/12 at 10:37:54

My Battery Tender Jr. came with a pigtail as well as several other attachments. I thought that was cool.

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by Doug on 02/16/12 at 17:30:06

Thanks you guys! Very helpful ...and it sounds fun. 8-)

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by Boofer on 02/16/12 at 21:34:34

Doug, my local shop has a jug full of pigtails factory made, but they are about $10 each. If you decide to get a Raptor petcock the part number is 5LP-24500-01-00. About $20-25. Bolts right on, but you have to plug or cap the vacuum nipple on the right side of the carburetor.

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by built2last66 on 02/17/12 at 05:25:20

The exact fit for the vacuum plug cap can be found at Advance Auto, you don't have to rig anything.

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by Doug on 02/17/12 at 07:28:37

042929202334460 wrote:

Awesome! I'm about to send some money to my paypal. I'll pm you if I can't locate these elsewhere for cheaper. ^_^

Title: Re: Petcock
Post by Doug on 02/17/12 at 07:29:24

@b2l6 thanks man. :)