well, last night took the petcock apart. sure enough, the rubber was torn. Very small tear, but enough to cause an issue. I think im going to order the kit off ebay.

 

Ok, I ordered the rebuild kit on eGaY. now, does anyone know the part # for the inner tank filter? I would like to replace that also.

 

I'm not sure which filter you're talking about. Couldn't find an in-tank on the schematic. Speaking of schematics, if you go to either BikeBandit.com or RonAyers.com they both have schematics that you can view and order from.

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmot...r-hawk/o/m2912

 

Here you go:

http://www.ronayers.com/Search/N/687...-003/Source/HO

 

OH!, that's #3 on the Bike bandit schematic, it goes in the petcock. Gotcha.

 

Thanks alot, now the screen seems kinda hard to get out.. any tips from anyone thats done it?

 

i'll be paying attention to this because i couldn't get mine out also.haha

 

thats not what I like to hear... I'm thinking maybe cut the plastic with a razor and squeeze it out.

 

Then the question will be how to put the new one in.. Unless it is visibly plugged I'd not worry about it. It is just a screen and not a true filter.

 

It one of those things where the screen just fits through the hole if you have it exactly straight. Then sometimes you get a little swelling from living in the gas and they can be a bitch to get out.

The new one will be a little easier to put in. So if you have already damaged it by trying to get it out or if it looked bad, then do what you have to in order to get pull it . Just try not to drop any bits into the tank if at all possible.

Then install the new one, maybe with a little "spit" for some lube on the center bit to help push that part through. It should slide right in, just remember to keep it as straight and square to the hole as you can.

 

^Thanks, appreciate it.

 

as a last resort, you could always put a little heat to it, but you might wanna save it for the 4th of july or some other holiday where fireworks are appropriate.haha

 

I don't like my bike's char-broiled.

 

ok then, what's your solution?

 

Pull?


Anyway, I got the rebuild kit.. but I kinda forgot what order the diaphragm sits in the petcock. Since I took it apart a week ago. Does anyone have any pics for reference?

 

Really need some help guys, pet everything back together and it started fine.. but the nipple that faces down on the petcock has fuel coming out of it. Anyone know the reason??

 

Yep... Your membrane is either ripped or not seated correctly... Take it apart and do it all over again...

 

Nvm got it! Just went for a long ride, feels good to be back. Appreciate all the help!

 

rafbo: this is EXACTLY what happened to me recently. I assumed I had water in the tank from the rain. I took everything apart today since I need to install velocity stacks and to shim the needles for Yosh exhaust (both bought from forum members), but at least now I know what was going on. Thanks a lot for this post, very helpful.

Mike

 

Not recommended to everyone but this is what I did since I didn't have 2 keys: while riding, pull in the clutch, coast, turn off the motor with the key, remove the key from the ignition, open the gas cap slightly with said key, close the gas cap, insert key back in the ignition, turn on the motor, release the clutch, ride for a few miles until the engine dies, pull the clutch in quickly so you keep rolling, repeat until you get to a safe place.

Earlier post update: it has been over a year and many dry and rainy rides later, I have never had this issue come up again. For me, cutting the clogged hose solved the problem.