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Message started by LuckyLuna on 05/27/19 at 20:42:48

Title: Few Questions
Post by LuckyLuna on 05/27/19 at 20:42:48

Couple quick questions, I'm looking to do the Petcock switch to the Yamaha Raptor 660 in a couple days, Does it come with a little fuel filter already on the intake like the stock Suzuki one (the big paper deal), or am I going to have to look into an in-line one? I was reading about the issue of airlocks if I go the inline route.

Also, Does anyone have a how to video or step-by-step to get the the spark plug? Im not finding anything on the forum here.

Just bought the bike, but with the front brake pads being shot already (after 3.5k miles), I'm giving the bike some TLC before I get out on the road because god knows what else hasn't been maintained.

Title: Re: Few Questions
Post by BrokeAss on 05/27/19 at 21:09:05

Haven't bought an in-tank petcock yet that didn't have a pre-screen.

Spark plug is accessed easily once you pop the tank off.

Title: Re: Few Questions
Post by Dave on 05/28/19 at 02:53:21

The Raptor petcock comes with the plastic filter screens on top of the intake tubes - be sure to remove the clear plastic tubing that protects the filter during shipping.

The petcock has a filter, and the carb has a filter.......there really isn't any need for an additional inline filter - they can cause problems when the small openings in the hose connections create air locks. The plastic filter housing is pretty thick, and the size of the holes in the filter housing are restrictive.

You should buy a Clymers manual....it is very helpful.

Title: Re: Few Questions
Post by VortecCPI on 05/28/19 at 03:35:41

Agreed on Shop Manual - It is a MUST HAVE item for ANY bike.

Title: Re: Few Questions
Post by LuckyLuna on 05/28/19 at 04:37:50

I'll check into that manual. I've got some pretty decent history with maintenance (aircraft more then motorcycles), so that actual work isn't that scary to me, but I dont have small engine experience so Im dreading that cam chain tension issue.

Title: Re: Few Questions
Post by Dave on 05/28/19 at 05:32:52

1C25333B291C253E31500 wrote:

I've got some pretty decent history with maintenance (aircraft more then motorcycles), .

As a former "lawn mower mechanic".....I likely have experience more closely related to the single cylinder Savage! ;)

Title: Re: Few Questions
Post by LuckyLuna on 05/28/19 at 05:38:25

I worked on A-10's and C-21's for the military for 6 yrs before they took our planes to a different base.

T.O's are fine, but have always prefered watching and learning hands on.

Title: Re: Few Questions
Post by philthymike on 05/28/19 at 05:52:49

Lucky you! I always had a soft spot for the Warthog. Used to watch them come and go from Plattsburgh AFB when my brother was stationed there in the 80s.
The Navy didn’t have them so I got to work on the F-14 Tomcat till they got mothballed and I switched to the F/A-18s and the brand new at the time F/A-18F Super Hornets. God those suckers are loud!!!!

Glad to hear congress approved money to put new wings on the Warthogs. They’ll be around another decade or more.

Title: Re: Few Questions
Post by norm92de on 05/28/19 at 08:10:53

FWIW. It is not necessary to remove the gas tank to remove the spark plug.
All you have to do is remove the rear hold down bolts which lets you raise the rear of the tank, you can them remove the chrome cover over the plug and then it is easy to get the plug out. I do it all the time. :)

In fact, if the chrome covers are already removed the plug comes out anyway without touching the tank bolts.

Title: Re: Few Questions
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/28/19 at 08:34:38

Dirt and small crap gather in the cavity around the plug. Blow it clear before you pull the plug,