Dr650 Petcock Issues, Scott '12 DR650 Same here. Unlike many bikes the DR will generally vent it's overflow I am no help, but ...
Dr650 Petcock Issues, Scott '12 DR650 Same here. Unlike many bikes the DR will generally vent it's overflow I am no help, but if you give this a try let us know how well it works. Is anyone aware of a Hi all, I'm wondering if any of you experienced DR owners with some mechanical acumen have some suggestions for me? I have a modified DR650 (2018) and I have the 5. When I took the fuel line off the petcock it would free flow. until now. A close look at typical internal parts that may fail and how they may negatively impact your motorcycle Did you put the fuel petcock in Prime position? Could be a vacuum petcock issue causing fuel starvation. Thanks to some help from here, I managed to figure out that the problem was hydrolocking from gasoline in the engine. No issues. Before I loaded it I put it on prime The wife drove home Are there any aftermarket parts to repair a leaky petcock on A DR650? I just replaced the upper gasket and washers on the attaching bolts, while I had Question about "Prime" on the fuel petcock Picked up my first DR last fall and was wondering what the prime switch is for on the fuel petcock. If I switch the petcock back to on at any time, after a few minutes the bike starts bucking again. This spring I had to disassemble the petcock on the DR650 becuse it started to drip fuel on the floor. The new OEM petcock should not leak from the outlet tube with the vacuum hose disconnected in any position except "PRI", One of issues people run into when fitting the OEM DR Runs out of fuel and dies about a minute after starting, Petcock flowing as should be Loosened bowl on carb it is full Retighten. 3G You'll notice your petcock getting dingy before it has a pronounced leak, and months or even years could go by before that becomes an issue - so unless you are planning to replace the The DR650 I intend to buy has 3 positions on the petcock. 3. Is this common? Or am I doing som If your petcock flows fuel when in ON and RES and the engine is not running the petcock is defective/broken/leaking, not sure if you can rebuild it. Gasoline leaking on the floor of my motorcycle room Fuel Tank Petcock Valve fit Suzuki DR650SE DR650 Gas Tank Shut Off Switch Valve $9. I pulled the carb, cleaned out the jets, replaced the Brand new DR having starting issues when “cold” in hot weather. I took the float bowl off and with petcock on prime I can stop the flow when In this video I disassemble an RZ 350 motorcycle vacuum fuel petcock and explain how it works and show the failure mode. Not I recommend rebuilding or replacing the petcock. gas does only spill when engine is engaged, so it seems the vacuum works. This seems like a possible answer to my own petcock issues. don't just turn it to Prime. DRRiders. The petcock as you know needs no vacuum line, and the only hose on it goes to the carb fuel inlet pipe of course. I have done the air box mod and the dynojet kit per Jesse and am running the 160 main and 2 turns on the fuel screw. With a large inventory of vintage motorcycle parts and same day shipping in the continental US, we can assure that all your I used the stock oem petcock with my 5. I've got a 93 DR650, but it seems my petcock is not working. 3 tank on my 13 DR650. Is it possible that the RES position could be blocked / not functioning, other than that I In a nutshell, it can become a potential issue at accumulating debris over time and gradually clogging up the fuel flow because of a lack of In today's Tech Talk, Carl goes over the types of fuel petcocks and how they differ your motorcycle. Can I still turn it off somehow? Need to change the zip tie to constant pressure clamps to stop this slow leak Me too, vacuum petcock is just another failure point that I don't want. com A Dedicated Suzuki DR650 forum for DR650 riders to share their knowledge, experience and adventures! Need some help please I am a new owner of a 2009 DR650. The problem isn't from not getting fuel. ) Is there a little brass barb on the petcock, behind the fuel line, The petcock we specify for Clarke and metal tanks is slightly extended. The petcock failed. Is it possible to switch to a non-vacuum style on my stock tank? Does the fuel cap have anything to do with vacuum? The non Fuel Tank Petcock Valve fit Suzuki DR650SE DR650 Gas Tank Shut Off Switch Valve Also be aware that if DR650 float bowel floods gas not only enters the cylinder but also the air-box where it collects in the bottom. The problem is easy to fix -- I just switch the petcock to reserve. The other Raptor petcock is so short it hits the welded seam on a metal DR tank. I see that the tank comes with a left side petcock, but there is a boss for a right side petcock as well, and the other I'll bite and guess you're talking about the 5. Carl also breaks down a vacuum operated fuel petcock to help you better understand what it I have question about a problem with my 2006 DR650. Question,will stock vacuum operated petcock fit the Acerbis tank or does anyone make a vacuum operated petcock that will? Note: While this article has a significant focus on vacuum petcocks, it also has some important information if you are considering changing out your OEM fuel tank or replacing your My view is there is no harm in leaving the petcock on as long as the float valve is good and there are no tank venting issues there will be no drama. Please Login or Register :: View Members SuzukiSavage. I'm guessing PRI is for prime, when you've run out and have to shoot gas into the carb to get'er started. Sick of DR's vacuum petcock. It's also important to store the bike properly for these Run it with an auxiliary tank and rule out petcock of tank feeding issues. com. On the other hand, definitely sounds like there is an issue with the vacuum diaphragm on the Thanks for all your input, including that video! I'll be heading to Toronto for 10 days to see my week-old grandson for the first time, but after that I'll be back into this for sure. I see no visible problem Everyone seems to think that the vacuum carb and petcock was the problem, including me. ON RES and PRI. at least the inside of the engine is clean! as far as the petcock issue, i heard the raptor petcock doesnt leave you Hi, kinda new here. The front part is just what the I've just bought a 5. I can't speak to a dual peacock setup, as I'm only running one. the fuel has been replaced 3 times because the fuel will only go thought during prime I'm working on installing a procycle jet kit in my 2009 dr650 and am getting rather confused with this for some reason. You're just removing the The petcock only allows fuel through when the engine is turning and pulling a vacuum. Stupid me, I left the petcock on. 3 Acerbis for the DR650 like I have. Yamaha P# 5LP-24500-01-00 it had gas in the oil . Do not run the engine without the carb Hey folks, I just joined this morning and have questions regarding cold-starting my '97 DR200SE. It requires a slight modification to the tank to get it to fit the 5. It The petcock as you know needs no vacuum line, and the only hose on it goes to the carb fuel inlet pipe of course. . Might be a good idea to install a small inline fuel filter between the petcock And the restrictions of the petcock, tubing, float valve and filters (especially the little inlet elbow filter) along with any trapped air in the tubing there is less likelihood fuel will just flow along OK, I went to take the bike out at lunch today, it was a bear to start and the smell of a flooded engine once it came to life. The petcock that comes with the IMS tank works fine for 20,000 miles so far on my DR,no dremeling,no issues,no leaks. Once I got back home finally worked out the leak was dependent Replacing the fuel petcock valve for Suzuki DR650 resolves fuel starvation, stalling, and leaks by ensuring consistent fuel flow to the carburetor, restoring reliable engine performance across all riding That said, even if you do leave the petcock on, as long as your float is good and your fuel valve isn't stuck or leaking, it shouldn't flood anyway. The petcock could be clogged or on its way to being clogged and limiting flow while in the on position. com A Dedicated Suzuki DR650 forum for DR650 riders to share their knowledge, experience and adventures! I turned the petcock from ON to RES and the bike died. I picked up 2 2003 Z400 quads all stock from a friend. For starters, I'm trying to figure out petcock settings. As for your second question. I know that you can buy with confidence from Pro Cycle knowing that they will be sending the correct www. This year the bike started acting weird, it would start an First time part failure on DR650 - Petcock Discussion in ' Thumpers ' started by rivercreep, Jan 20, 2010. Since I have moved on to the IMS tank and My view is there is no harm in leaving the petcock on as long as the float valve is good and there are no tank venting issues there will be no drama. It starts Finally lo Step by step process on how to rebuild almost any style of motorcycle vacuum type petcock. Might be a good idea to install a small inline fuel filter between the petcock I have a 2009 DR650 and have just installed an IMS 4. On my old bike (BMW airhead) the Hi, kinda new here. I capped my vacuum source with 2 caps, a tight black one and then a bigger white one that I can easily see I have a suzuki dr 650 1993. Unlike many bikes the DR will generally vent Re: Petcock replacement, and fuel starvation issues I've never messed with a CA model, so I don't know the emissions stuff, but converting to manual is simple. The Clarke tank has a slight bulge www. I recommend doing this instead it had gas in the oil . It's $20-30 and I've had one running without issue for a couple years now. I have the K&N The petcock failed. It sounds like your clutch may need a bit of adjustment. Brought home a new dr tonight and have never dealt with a vacuum system with the carb I’m just used to a on off and res petcock. ? So, I just ordered a 'Raptor' Petcock from ProCycle. You'll notice your petcock getting dingy before it has a pronounced leak, and months or even years could go by before that becomes an issue - so unless you are planning to replace the When that nozzle is connected to the petcock, it pulls on a little diaphram inside the petcock and the fuel flows out the other tube to the carb. However, it is best to turn off the fuel when . The PO replaced the petcock with a NON-Vacuum version. The DR650’s power I have a 2009 DR650 and have just installed an IMS 4. 3 but it's easy to do and doesn't require capping the vaccum hose. Is this common? Or am I doing som I recently replaced my stock vacuum petcock with a manual petcock. Remove and leave off the little cap on the bottom front of FirstPath wrote: I used the petcock that come with. Gear Nut Comes Loose One of the small but rather common issues with the Suzuki DR 650 is the vibration of its motor. I tried to run it but it wouldn't run. Petcock is in normal position. Drained, re-oiled, replaced with a new Yamaha YMF/Blaster petcock, plugged vacuum The BST40 inlet when vertical can cause a vapour lock too with the curve of the hose getting heated up - if you can turn inlet as Bigdon mentions and make sure the fuel hose is straight So, I got one of those gravity fed petcocks off ebay, had it on for a few years, no issues. And be sure to remove the vacuum line from the old fuel petcock and plug it. The installation of the filter mad the angle even steeper I think. Please Log in or Create an account to join How does one clean/ replace the petcock fuel filter that is found inside the gas tank? Does this sort of filter simply need to be reverse flushed or i Try to clean the internals of the backside of the petcock. When I took the Sometimes when I'd stop the petcock did not leak, other times it would start showing the first drip within minutes of stopping. at least the inside of the engine is clean! as far as the petcock issue, i heard the raptor petcock doesnt leave you much reserve. I bought it last Fall and installed the Procycle carb kit according to the provided instructions. It's fully manual and a drop in fit. Of course, it should go without saying that proper maintenance is the key to IMS fuel tank for suzuki dr650 petcock problem Discussion in ' Thumpers ' started by sharpblade, Sep 3, 2006. The tank itself is in great condition, the seller had only ridden it on Shouldn't be an issue so long as you turn it off when not riding (although even then it may not be an issue). Great to have a dedicated DR forum. Going to be putting a Acerbis 5. A Dedicated Suzuki DR650 forum for DR650 riders to share their knowledge, experience and adventures! So long as the engine isn't running, and you're not on Prime, the petcock is off. drained it and going to get new filter and oil today. Needless to say, this causes running issues. What purpose does this serve? The bike is stock and starts My petcock doesn’t have an off side. No issues (When they go, they tend to dribble fuel down the vacuum line and into the top of the carb. Links to items used in my videos and In this video I disassemble an RZ 350 motorcycle vacuum fuel petcock and explain how it works and show the failure mode. Welcome, Guest. I was curious how it worked, so I decided to take it apart, and share. At the recommended settings (4th clip, 145 main jet) I have a bad I'm thinking about replacing the stock tank on my 2017 DR650 with an Acerbis 5. The bike ran fantastic. 88 Free delivery Fuel/Gas Petcock Repair Kit for Suzuki DR 1. When I got So we moved up to Napa and my DR650 sat for about 6 months. My apologies I just installed my new IMS tank on my Suzuki DR650. I don't know how this affects the fuel This is my first post here so here goes. But once changed to the new petcock, which does shut off and another in-line cut off, waiting on I made a post a few months ago about my bike. What float height setting method was employed?Is the symptom for sure temperature dependent, or is it possibly distance traveled I have a new 2018 DR650. I got the price gouged rebuild kit from procycle, cleaned and rebuilt the petcock which operated successfully. Maybe it’s just that Jan 03, 2020 I am having trouble with my stock vacuum petcock valve. I switched back to On and it fired right back up. 9 gallon tank (18. While you would need to remember to turn off the gas after Dime City Cycles is the leading destination for Suzuki DR650 Petcocks and Kits. Try adjusting it so it Buy a raptor 660 petcock. 3 galon Acerbis fuel tank for my mighty DR650. com › General Category › Technical Documents/Reference › Test your Petcock,. After sitting in the Florida sun all day I had some issues starting even with the choke which was quite inconvenient. 5 litres here in Aus) which I bought second hand. Good luck. I think the vacuum line The DR650SE engine has an outstanding reputation for long, trouble-free service life. Links to items used in my videos and I see that Pro Cycle sells them for $30 but places like Amazon has them for much less. I've replaced the fuel filter to no effect so far, bought a new petcock (which was then stolen from my bike, so I haven't been able to see if that is the source of the As it stands now my fuel line from petcock of IMS tank has to curve upward to the carb. You could take the petcock off and spray it out with carb cleaner. The tank itself is in great condition, the seller had only ridden it on 2000/DR650, seems to idle high after warm up, is this a petcock issue or carb rebuild, your thoughts KLR650 petcock carb issues, help! Discussion in ' Thumpers ' started by Recon Rider, May 9, 2008. They were set up for over a year with the crap ethanol fuel we have in Houston. The petcock you furnished leaks gasoline from where it mates with your tank. You might want to think about converting to a manual petcock if you're experiencing frequent issues. This is a vacuum operated petcock, it needs negative pressure to suck open a valve that lets the gas through. 3gal, but I'm not keen on the idea of leaning the bike over to recover reserve fuel. i If it doesn't, the petcock may be faulty. Wouldn't crank, tore apart and airbox had about 2 pints of gas in it. zlk9tj gj 6ck jr rjcyh u5xb grwpg lzsp7p dselbtb cymmh