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Message started by Tocsik on 06/06/14 at 13:32:35

Title: help changing the petcock and related bits
Post by Tocsik on 06/06/14 at 13:32:35

I picked up my 3/8" fuel line (that stuff is H U G E compared to stock!) and assortment of vacuum caps yesterday in preparation for swapping out the stock petcock for the Raptor.
The auto shop I tried didn't have quick clamps for that size tubing and the fuel filter they had was way too big.

Where did you guys find quick clamps for the 3/8" tubing?
Is 3/8 too big? I've been reading the posts as much as possible and it seems like the best way to go. Will the ID be too big for a quick clamp to seal it on the nipples?
Where is a good place to try and find the right fuel filter? MC shop? I want to be sure I don't restrict flow to the carb and make the bike run lean.

Thanks for the help. Great forum. I put new brake pads on front last night and took some super-fine sand paper to the rotor. What a great improvement! Oil change is this weekend and, hopefully, Raptor + fuel filter. 8-)
Oh, and try and get extra keys made. Only got 1 set at purchase.

Title: Re: help changing the petcock and related bits
Post by S-P on 06/06/14 at 13:36:41

I had an M/C fuel filter with the Raptor and the bike wouldn't run. Ditched the inline filter and runs great. A couple other folks on the forum had the same problem. Personally, I'd ditch the inline filter.

Title: Re: help changing the petcock and related bits
Post by Dave on 06/06/14 at 13:38:17

The 3/8" fuel line is too big....you want 5/16" or 98mm fuel line. You also don't want tubing with the braided reinforcement that you will get from most auto stores. You need to go to a motorcycle dealer and get the correct tubing for a motorycle. Some lawn mower shops may also have the correct fuel line.

If your tank is clean and not rusty, and you have the filters on the petcock - I would not recommend using and inline filter.

Dave

Title: Re: help changing the petcock and related bits
Post by shorty on 06/06/14 at 18:20:37

when you get the correct fuel line and toss away the in-line filter,
you can use nylon zip-ties as a clamp

Title: Re: help changing the petcock and related bits
Post by Tocsik on 06/06/14 at 19:20:02

Well, doggone it. Now I'm confused. :-/

I was going by Oldfeller's thread (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1211846392) in the Technical Section about adding an inline filter. He says to use 3/8" hose and to add the filter. It looks like WD agrees with using a filter and these guys seem like long-time members.

Since the stock petcock has a built-in screen, I sure would like to add some protection to the jets from particles when I install the Raptor.

Title: Re: help changing the petcock and related bits
Post by S-P on 06/06/14 at 21:03:28

The Raptor also has a built in screen in the tank. You can try the inline filter. You can always take it off if you have problems with gas flow.

Title: Re: help changing the petcock and related bits
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/06/14 at 21:54:14

The petcock has a screen, Run the bike that way till you drain the carb bowlk & see carp.. Then split the fuel line & slip a filter in line.