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07/06/13 at 14:00:54

i'm about to install my raptor petcock.i bought the 5/32 rubber vacuum caps.Will they really fit,they look so small?Also to hold the vacuum caps on,can i use permetex gasket sealer?another question ,if i use a screw and gasket sealer,should the screw fit tight, a sheet metal screw ,or say a brass machine screw? if the screw isn't that tight ,the gasket sealer will hold it in,right?thanks

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18099 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: petcock question Reply #1 - 07/06/13 at 14:37:53 Just use a rubber cap, and put a spare in the took kit. No reason to use sealer or screws.......the caps work just fine.
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Reply #2 - 07/06/13 at 17:25:10

rl153 wrote on 07/06/13 at 14:00:54:

i'm about to install my raptor petcock.i bought the 5/32 rubber vacuum caps.Will they really fit,they look so small?Also to hold the vacuum caps on,can i use permetex gasket sealer?another question ,if i use a screw and gasket sealer,should the screw fit tight, a sheet metal screw ,or say a brass machine screw? if the screw isn't that tight ,the gasket sealer will hold it in,right?thanks

I use a 3/16" cap. It fits well. They appear to rot quickly so keep a spare or 2. I replaced mine with a 7/32" in a pinch. Well, that pinch has 1000 miles on it and it seems to be fine. One day I will remember to put my newly purchased 3/16" one on. Embarrassed

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rl153 Serious Thumper Offline S40 Just right! Posts: 906 Bloomfield,CT Gender:	Re: petcock question Reply #3 - 07/06/13 at 18:41:43 Am I going to have a hard time trying to get the 5/32 on ,or should I take it back and get the 3/16? I haven't opened them yet.Thanks for your answers.
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Reply #4 - 07/07/13 at 07:03:57

rl153 wrote on 07/06/13 at 18:41:43:

Am I going to have a hard time trying to get the 5/32 on ,or should I take it back and get the 3/16? I haven't opened them yet.Thanks for your answers.

I don't know. 5/32 is 2.5/16. Or 3/16 is 6/32, however you wish to view it. It is close to what I use. I know I only pay a couple dollars for a fistful of sizes here so I imagine you didn't pay much. Give them a shot. If it is too tight, spray a little WD40 in it and try again. If it still won't go, toss them in the tool box, don't buy a coffee tomorrow, and you came out even.

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rl153 Serious Thumper Offline S40 Just right! Posts: 906 Bloomfield,CT Gender:	Re: petcock question Reply #5 - 07/07/13 at 07:31:37 Thanks Greg!
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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: petcock question Reply #6 - 07/07/13 at 09:37:21 The little red vent cap off a new battery is the perfect size, ask your local bike shop to save them for you. I assume you are talking about the vacuum port on the carb casting?
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rl153 Serious Thumper Offline S40 Just right! Posts: 906 Bloomfield,CT Gender:	Re: petcock question Reply #7 - 07/07/13 at 13:10:51 Yeah, the vacuum port cap. I tried to get 3/16, but all they had were real long . I think I can use the 5/32 size, they recommend it in the tech section.Thanks.
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Pine Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1694 Mississippi, USA Gender:	Re: petcock question Reply #8 - 07/07/13 at 13:47:38 I doubled up and used a zip tie. rubber cap + zip tie .. really tiny one.
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rl153 Serious Thumper Offline S40 Just right! Posts: 906 Bloomfield,CT Gender:	Re: petcock question Reply #9 - 07/07/13 at 15:47:17 that seems like a good idea.
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rl153 Serious Thumper Offline S40 Just right! Posts: 906 Bloomfield,CT Gender:	Re: petcock question Reply #10 - 07/08/13 at 14:15:48 I installed the raptor petcock,the bike runs better,plus it doesn't stall anymore. The 5/32 caps fit good,no problem.For a minute I thought I'd have to take the tank off to remove the original petcock,but with a little manuvering it came out.I had to adjust my Idle down a little. Not a big deal job,but pretty good for me.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: petcock question Reply #11 - 07/08/13 at 15:40:36 your abilities will increase. youll be forced to learn new things, youll get a tool collection going, youll have fun & gain abilities & confidence. & youll get dirty!
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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: petcock question Reply #12 - 07/08/13 at 15:42:58 Now you can move on to cutting it up and making the bike fit you properly...
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Re: petcock question
Reply #13 - 07/08/13 at 15:47:23

rl153 wrote on 07/08/13 at 14:15:48:

I installed the raptor petcock,the bike runs better,plus it doesn't stall anymore. The 5/32 caps fit good,no problem.For a minute I thought I'd have to take the tank off to remove the original petcock,but with a little manuvering it came out.I had to adjust my Idle down a little. Not a big deal job,but pretty good for me.

Good for you! It feels good to do this stuff ourselves. Especially when we learn as we go.

I also noticed my bike ran better and I had to reduce the idle speed when I changed mine.

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rl153 Serious Thumper Offline S40 Just right! Posts: 906 Bloomfield,CT Gender:	Re: petcock question Reply #14 - 07/08/13 at 16:16:21 thanks greg
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