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.

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.

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.

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.

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.