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Message started by pam on 03/12/16 at 08:42:51

Title: replacing the petcock???
Post by pam on 03/12/16 at 08:42:51

I am getting a new ...2015 S 40 ... should I replace that petcock right off from the start. ???? i am trying to read everything on the forum and asorb it all.
Just trying to find out what everyone thinks as this is a new bike and never titled...has only 2 miles on it...Thanks Pam :)

Title: Re: replacing the petcock???
Post by bobert_FSO on 03/12/16 at 08:55:24

Myself, I would leave it until you start experiencing problems. It should be good for at least 3-4 years.

Problems will usually come in one of three ways.

1) The petcock will stop shutting off correctly when the engine is shut down. This will result in fuel in the crankcase, in the airbox or on the ground.

2) The petcock diaphram will become stiff and engine vacuum can't hold it open. This will result in poor running and times when it acts like you are running out of gas.

3) The vacuum line from the carb will begin leaking air. This will result in poor running.

The stock petcock is handy when it is working OK. You don't have to worry about manually turning the petcock on and off.

Title: Re: replacing the petcock???
Post by old.indian on 03/12/16 at 09:00:10

Personally, I'd ride and enjoy the bike, at least through the break in and warranty time/mileage. ANY changes, such as a petcock change, might void your warranty, and you don't want to do that. Petcock, air filter, re-jetting etc. can wait for awhile. Plus, this give you time think about what you want to do and in which order...... :)

Title: Re: replacing the petcock???
Post by Kris01 on 03/12/16 at 10:16:38

I'll second, uh, 3rd, what's been said so far! Preserve your warranty and enjoy your new bike!

Title: Re: replacing the petcock???
Post by Ed L. on 03/12/16 at 16:37:26

ride it till the bike is out of warranty, don't do anything to it but make a list of what you think it needs. The petc0ck will last for 4-5 years, tires about 10k miles depending on how you ride. Enjoy it and have fun.

Title: Re: replacing the petcock???
Post by 1100dan on 03/12/16 at 17:48:56

I also just purchased a new 2014 savage and would like to ask about the cam chain tensioner. I may take it cross country this July, about 6,000 miles. Should I be concerned about it? About how many miles before it should be replaced? Thanks and sorry to have hijacked this thread.... :-/

Title: Re: replacing the petcock???
Post by verslagen1 on 03/12/16 at 17:58:10

5E63707F76747061617D74282822110 wrote:

If you got it "new"... no.
If you ride 5 miles at a time... complete cool down then pick it up again... maybe.
If you drain a tank every day... no.